Cry Me A River
Ray Martin and His Orchestra Lyrics

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I wanna cry because I'm blue
But I can't cry like others do
I'd feel much better and I'd try
Somebody, teach me how to cry

I've been in love a time or two
To lose a love is nothing new
But every time my tears are dry

Won't someone teach me how to cry?

It may be that I'm too young
To know the meaning of the blues
If I could throw away the pride
That's hidden deep inside
The tears in my heart I could lose

I wish someone would come along
And make my life a happy song
I'd weep and tell the blues goodbye
Somebody, teach me how to cry

It may be that I'm too young
To know the meaning of the blues
If I could throw away the pride
That's hidden deep inside
The tears in my heart I could lose

I wish someone would come along
And make my life a happy song

I'd weep and tell the blues goodbye
Somebody, teach me how to cry

Overall Meaning

In "Cry Me a River," the singer expresses their sorrow and frustration over their inability to cry in the face of heartbreak. They lament the fact that they can't seem to release their emotions in the same way that others can, and they seek guidance from someone who can teach them how to let it all out. The singer acknowledges that losing love is a common experience, but for them, the tears simply won't come.

The second verse suggests that the singer's difficulty in crying may be related to their youth and inexperience. They wonder if they're too inexperienced to truly understand the depths of their own sadness. The third verse shows the singer's desire for someone to come along and mend their broken heart so that they can finally let go of their own pain and sadness.

Overall, "Cry Me a River" is a poignant expression of the frustration that can come with feeling emotionally stuck. The singer is seeking a way to release their sadness and find healing, but they just can't seem to figure out how to do it on their own.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanna cry because I'm blue
I feel sad and I want to cry

But I can't cry like others do
I am unable to cry in a way that makes me feel better

I'd feel much better and I'd try
Crying would make me feel better and I want to try it

Somebody, teach me how to cry
I need someone to teach me how to cry so I can feel better

I've been in love a time or two
I have loved before

To lose a love is nothing new
It's common to lose someone you love

But every time my tears are dry
Every time I cry, the tears eventually stop

Won't someone teach me how to cry?
I am asking for someone to teach me how to cry so my tears don't stop

It may be that I'm too young
I might be too young to fully understand the sadness I feel

To know the meaning of the blues
I might not fully understand the depth of my sadness

If I could throw away the pride,
If I could let go of my ego,