Cry
Ray Johnnie Lyrics
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It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry
When waking from a bad dream
Don't you sometimes think it's real?
But it's only false emotions that you feel
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
So let your hair down and go on and cry
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
Well now, remember sunshine can be found behind a cloudy sky
So let your hair down and go on baby and cry (cry, and cry)
In Ray Johnnie's song "Cry," the lyrics speak of the importance of expressing emotions and acknowledging the pain that comes with heartache. The opening line suggests that if a loved one sends a goodbye letter, it is natural to feel better after expressing emotions through crying. The second verse encourages the listener to recognize that sometimes, negative emotions can feel overwhelming and real, but they are not as intense as they may seem. The chorus reminds the listener that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope and that it is okay to let go of emotions through crying.
The lyrics of "Cry" can be interpreted as a message of hope and resilience. Rather than denying or suppressing pain, the song encourages listeners to embrace their emotions fully and move through difficult times with tears and the knowledge that the light will shine again. It is a reminder to take care of oneself by releasing emotions and not bottling them up.
Line by Line Meaning
If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye
When your significant other decides to leave and sends you a goodbye letter
It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry
It's okay to let your emotions out by crying, it can help you feel better
When waking from a bad dream
After having a bad dream and waking up from it
Don't you sometimes think it's real?
Wondering if the bad dream was real or not
But it's only false emotions that you feel
Realizing the emotions from the bad dream were not real and were only a result of the dream
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
If you're feeling sad for an extended period of time
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
The feeling of sadness keeps intensifying
Remember sunshine can be found behind a cloudy sky
There is always hope and positivity, even in difficult times
So let your hair down and go on and cry
It's okay to let your emotions out and cry to help you feel better
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Churchill L. Kohlman
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sauquoit13456
In the February 2nd, 1952 issue of Billboard Magazine, Johnny Ray's "Little White Cloud That Cried"* peaked at #2 {for 1 week} on it's 'Records Most-Played By Disk Jockeys' chart, and for the week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was Johnnie Ray's own "Cry"...
And also for that week, "Little White Cloud That Cried" was at #3 on Billboard's Best Selling Pop Records chart...
Between 1951 and 1959 the Dallas, Oregon native had twenty-nine records on the Billboard charts, eight made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Cry", for eleven weeks on the 'Best Sellers In Stores' chart in December of 1951...
Eight of his twenty-nine charted records were with the Four Lads...
John Alvin Ray passed away at the age of 63 on February 24th, 1990...
May he R.I.P.
* "Little White Cloud That Cried" was Johnnie Ray's first of two of his records to peak at #2, his other #2 record was "Just Walking In The Rain", for one week in October of 1956...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of Billboard's Most-Played By Disk Jockeys' Top 10 on February 2nd, 1952:
At #3. "Tell Me Why" by the Four Aces featuring Al Alberts
#4. "Tiger Rag" by Les Paul and Mary Ford
#5. "Shrimp Boats" by Jo Stafford
#6. "Tell Me Why" by Eddie Fisher
#7. "Sin" by Eddy Howard
#8. "Any Time" by Eddie Fisher
#9. "Slow Poke" by Pee Wee King
#10. "Slow Poke" by Ralph Flanagan
Johnnie R. Johnson
Saw him at the Black Stallion in Colorado Springs on my 21st birthday in 1977. My girl friend had written a letter to him to let him know that we would be there to see his show. Oh by the way, my Mom named me after him because he was one of her favorite singers. When he came out on stage to start the show, he came down into the audience and came straight to our table and introduced himself to us then introduced me to the audience saying "This is Johnnie Ray and it's his 21st birthday'" and sang "Happy Birthday" to me. Such a wonderful person. He paid for our dinner, invited us backstage between shows and asked if we could stay for the 2nd show. I will never forget that night and when I told my Mom what happened, she started crying. She was so happy for me. We sent him an invitation to our wedding and he called me within a few days saying he wished he could come, but that he would be in Europe at the time of the wedding. Like i said, he was such a wonderful person and I am so glad that I got to meet him in person. Just wish my Mom could have been there.
Janet Street
That's SO COOL! Thank you so much for sharing this. 😊❤
Jennifer Kay
What a story, Johnnie! Not surprised your Mom cried. Johnnie Ray was a Star with a Heart, lucky you!
TristanandIsolt
Great story. I just looked this up after listening to the Song Come on Eileen.
no comment
Man, he sounds like such a humble guy.
Re Come on Eileen, i’d never considered what those lyrics were until ^ mentioned it
Miss Jamie
How’s the wife?
Jerry Klooster
One of the authentic, brave artists that began the transition into rock and roll
Joe Nania
Yes indeed - JOHNNIE RAY with his sometimes rough squelching voice - body movements - arm and hand gestures - hair that would often flop out of place - I say was a big influence on ELVIS PRESLEY - BUT most people do not know of JOHNNIE RAY - And I am glad to see so many videos on youtube showing of HIS talents - HE also played piano very well - I sat at a table with HIM at The Whiskey A Go Go GO night club in Hollywood , California in 1979 and we talked about HIS great career - WOW - what a night , Joe Nania a.k.a. "Hollywood" Joe
Swagothor 3000
I love this. Johnnie Ray is my great great uncle. Wish I had a chance to meet him.
JoJo Leone
True? Is so....very cool! love him