Big Girls Don't Cry
Regina Avenue Lyrics
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The smell of your skin lingers on me now
You're probably on your flight back to your home town
I need some shelter of my own protection, baby
To be with myself and center
Clarity, peace, serenity
I hope you know, I hope you know
It's personal, myself and I
We've got some straightenin' out to do
And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket
But I've got to get a move on with my life
It's time to be a big girl now
And big girls don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
The path that I'm walking
I must go alone
I must take the baby steps till I'm full grown, full grown
Fairy tales don't always have a happy ending, do they?
And I foresee the dark ahead if I stay
I hope you know, I hope you know
That this has nothing to do with you
It's personal, myself and I
We've got some straightenin' out to do
And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket
But I've got to get a move on with my life
It's time to be a big girl now
And big girls don't cry
Like the little school mate in the school yard
We'll play jacks and Uno cards
I'll be your best friend, and you'll be mine
Valentine
Yes, you can hold my hand if you want to
'Cause I want to hold yours too
We'll be playmates and lovers, and share our secret worlds
But it's time for me to go home
It's getting late and dark outside
I need to be with myself and center
Clarity, peace, serenity
I hope you know, I hope you know
That this has nothing to do with you
It's personal, myself and I
We've got some straightenin' out to do
And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket
But I've got to get a move on with my life
It's time to be a big girl now
And big girls don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
La da da da da da
In Regina Avenue’s song “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” the singer is lamenting the end of a relationship that has left her feeling vulnerable and alone. She begins by reflecting on the lingering scent of her partner’s skin and the fact that he has likely already departed for his hometown. Overcome with the need for self-protection, the singer realizes that she must gain clarity, peace, and serenity on her own before she can move on. While she acknowledges that she will miss her partner, she must be a “big girl” and face the future without him.
The singer continues by talking about the path she must take alone in order to grow and overcome her struggles. She recognizes that not all fairy tales have happy endings, and she cannot continue down the path she had been going in the relationship. While always valuing their friendship and sharing their secret worlds, she realizes it is time for her to move on and away from her partner.
In the chorus of the song, the singer repeats that “big girls don’t cry” and expresses her determination to move forward with her life, even though it isn’t an easy choice. Overall, the song is a powerful message to anyone struggling to move on from a relationship, especially when it can be difficult to confront one’s emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
The smell of your skin lingers on me now
I can still feel the memory of you and our intimate moments, but I have to move on and let go.
You're probably on your flight back to your home town
You're leaving and going back to your own life, and I have to do the same without you.
I need some shelter of my own protection, baby
I need to take care of myself and protect my heart from further damage and hurt.
To be with myself and center
I need some solitude and inner peace to find my direction and purpose without you.
Clarity, peace, serenity
I seek clarity and peace of mind, a calmness that comes with being true to myself and trusting my journey.
I hope you know, I hope you know
I want you to understand and accept that my decision to move on is not about you or what we had together.
That this has nothing to do with you
My inner struggles and need to grow as an individual do not reflect on your worth or your role in our relationship.
It's personal, myself and I
This is a personal challenge that I have to face on my own and confront my own fears and doubts.
We've got some straightenin' out to do
I have to sort out my own life and priorities before I can share them with someone else or commit to someone new.
And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket
I will miss you and the comfort and familiarity you brought into my life, but I know I have to let go and move forward.
But I've got to get a move on with my life
I need to take action and make changes to my life, even if it's scary or uncertain.
It's time to be a big girl now
I need to be strong and mature and face my challenges head-on, rather than rely on others to solve them for me.
And big girls don't cry
I have to be resilient and not let my emotions and setbacks defeat me or make me feel weak and helpless.
The path that I'm walking
I am on my own journey, pursuing my own goals and dreams, and I can't rely on anyone else to walk it for me.
I must go alone
I have to take responsibility for my own life and decisions, regardless of how difficult or lonely it may feel.
I must take the baby steps till I'm full grown, full grown
I have to be patient and persistent in my growth and development, even if progress seems slow or uncertain.
Fairy tales don't always have a happy ending, do they?
Life is unpredictable and challenging, and sometimes things don't turn out the way we hope or expect them to.
And I foresee the dark ahead if I stay
I can sense the potential difficulties and obstacles that lie ahead if I don't make changes and take control of my own life.
Like the little school mate in the school yard
I want to remember the good times we shared, like childhood friends playing and having fun.
We'll play jacks and Uno cards
We had simple pleasures and enjoyed each other's company, without the baggage and complications of adult life.
I'll be your best friend, and you'll be mine
We had a special bond and connection, based on trust, respect, and mutual support.
Valentine
We had romantic feelings and expressed love and affection for each other, like on Valentine's Day.
Yes, you can hold my hand if you want to
We had physical closeness and intimacy, and I am open to sharing that bond with you again.
'Cause I want to hold yours too
I still have feelings for you and miss the warmth and comfort of your touch.
We'll be playmates and lovers, and share our secret worlds
We had a unique and special connection, where we could be ourselves and share our deepest desires and secrets.
But it's time for me to go home
I need to focus on my own life and priorities, and leave behind the memories and temptations of our past.
It's getting late and dark outside
I am aware of the passing of time and the changes that come with it, and I need to be mindful of my own growth and progress.
I need to be with myself and center
I need to find inner peace and stability, regardless of external circumstances or other people's expectations.
Don't cry
I reassure myself that I can be strong and resilient, even in the face of setbacks or losses.
La da da da da da
I express my emotions and thoughts in a lighthearted and playful way, while still acknowledging their depth and complexity.
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