Crawford first polished her craft at club gigs from Cincinnati to St. Tropez, but made her name in mid 1970s in New York, where she sang with jazzmen George Benson on his album "Big Man" 1975) and Cannonball Adderley.
She then led Jazz veterans The Crusaders on the transatlantic big hit "Street Life" (1979). Her follow up solo efforts included "'One Day I'll Fly Away" (1980, Grand Prize for Tokyo International Music Festival); "'You Might Need Somebody" (1981); and "'Rainy Night In Georgia" (1981); which all became soul standards. Secret Combination (1981) stayed on the Billboard album chart for 60 weeks, after which her profile dipped, despite a return to the Top 10 with "Almaz" in (1986).
Naked And True (1995) brought Crawford back to her roots: it included Benson's "Give Me The Night", and confirmed her soul heritage by featuring Funkadelicists Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell and The Fred Wesley Horns. But she enjoyed her highest profile of the decade when rising starlet Shola Ama had a worldwide hit with a cover of " You Might Need Somebody" in 1997.
She still continues to make great R&B hits and performs on various Jazz Festivals around the world.
Who's Crying Now
Randy Crawford Lyrics
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Well, Well, Well
It's been a mystery
And still they try to see
Why something good can hurt so bad
Caught on a one way street
The taste of bitter sweet
Love will survive some how, some way
One love feeds the fire
One heart burns desire
(Wonder who's crying now) And I wonder who's crying now
Two hearts born to run
(Who'll be the lonely one) Who'll be the lonely one
(Wonder who's crying now) Yes I wonder who's crying now
So many stormy nights
So many wrong or rights
Neither could change their head strong ways
In a lovers rage they turn another page
Fighting is worth the love they save
One love feeds the fire
One heart burns desire
(Wonder who's crying now) And I wonder who's crying now
Two hearts born to run
(Who'll be the lonely one) Who'll be the lonely one
(Wonder who's crying now) Yes I wonder who's crying now
There is so many tears you can cry (so many tears you can cry)
Till the heart ache is over
And now you can save, your love
You'll never die
One love feeds the fire
One heart burns desire
(Wonder who's crying now) And I wonder who's crying now
Two hearts born to run
(Who'll be the lonely one) Who'll be the lonely one
(Wonder who's crying now) Yes I wonder who's crying now
Randy Crawford's song "Who's Crying Now" explores the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics imply that love can be both beautiful and painful at the same time, as the singer reflects on past experiences and wonders who is crying in their current situation. The song begins with a perspective of mystery and confusion, as the singer tries to understand why something good can hurt so much. The image of a one-way street represents the sense of being stuck, with no clear way out of a difficult situation.
The song also highlights the importance of compromise and forgiveness in relationships. Despite stormy nights and headstrong ways, the lyrics suggest that fighting for love is worth it in the end. The chorus repeats the questions "Who's crying now?" and "Who'll be the lonely one?", emphasizing the uncertainty and importance of communication in relationships.
Overall, "Who's Crying Now" is a reflective and emotional song that captures both the beauty and complexity of love. It takes the listener on a journey of self-discovery and asks important questions about what it takes to make a relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's Crying Now
Who is currently feeling emotional pain?
Well, Well, Well
Expressing a tone of surprise or interest.
It's been a mystery
The reason for the emotional pain is unknown.
And still they try to see
Despite not knowing the reason, they continue to search for answers.
Why something good can hurt so bad
Questioning how a positive experience can cause pain.
Caught on a one way street
Stuck in a situation where there's only one option and no turning back.
The taste of bitter sweet
Referring to mixed feelings of pleasure and pain.
Love will survive some how, some way
Love has the ability to endure despite challenges and difficulties.
One love feeds the fire
Love fuels passion and desire.
One heart burns desire
A strong desire burns within one's heart.
(Wonder who's crying now) And I wonder who's crying now
Repeating the song's main question about who's experiencing emotional pain.
Two hearts born to run
Implies the idea of two people being destined to be together.
(Who'll be the lonely one) Who'll be the lonely one
Expressing concern about the possibility of one partner being alone.
So many stormy nights
Describing a tumultuous and challenging relationship.
So many wrong or rights
Implying that both partners have made mistakes in the relationship.
Neither could change their head strong ways
Despite the issues in the relationship, both partners refuse to change their views or attitudes.
In a lovers rage they turn another page
During arguments, the couple moves on to a new point in their relationship.
Fighting is worth the love they save
Despite fighting, the couple believes that their love is worth saving and continuing the relationship.
There is so many tears you can cry (so many tears you can cry)
There's a limit to how much emotional pain one can endure.
Till the heart ache is over
Referring to the idea of moving on from pain and heartache.
And now you can save, your love
After overcoming the pain, the love can be saved and continue.
You'll never die
Love will continue on and never truly disappear.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jonathan Cain, Stephen Ray Perry
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