Andrew Roachford was born and raised in South London on 22nd January 1965 to West Indian parents
He has achieved four gold status albums and was Columbia Records' longest serving recording artist, achieving a total of eleven top 50 hits. His most well known song is 1988's 'Cuddly Toy', which on a re-release a year later reached No.4 in the uk chart. 5 years later in 1994 he gained huge sales and critical acclaim with the album 'Permanent Shade Of Blue', combining pop, soul, blues and rock with socially and politically aware lyrics.
Andrew Roachford is currently a member of the reformed Mike & the Mechanics, who are slated to release a new album and tour the UK in 2011.
His chart success in the UK is as follows;
"Cuddly Toy" (1988) UK #61
"Find Me Another Love" (1988) UK #100
"Cuddly Toy" (1989) UK #4 (re-release)
"Family Man" (1989) UK #25
"Kathleen" (1989) UK #43
"Get Ready!" (1991) UK #22
"Only To Be With You" (1994) UK #21
"Lay Your Love On Me" (1994) UK #36
"This Generation" (1994) UK #38
"Cry For Me" (1994) UK #23
"I Know You Don't Love Me" (1995) UK #40
"The Way I Feel" (1997) UK #20
"How Could I? (Insecurity)" (1998) UK #34
"Naked Without You" (1998) UK #53
Roachford Albums
* Roachford (1988)
* Get Ready! (1991)
* Permanent Shade of Blue (1994)
* Feel (1997)
* The Roachford Files (2000)
Solo Albums
* Heart of the Matter (2003)
* Word of Mouth (2006)
Cry for Me
Roachford Lyrics
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Have you ever said to yourself sometimes, I wanna give in?
Have you ever felt like you’re reaching out, but no one is there?
Coz I remember when I needed you, and you turn away, yeah
An you wanna know me now
Now your world is falling down
In your eyes it’s plain to see
Cry for me
Have you ever felt like you’re running fast, but getting nowhere?
Have you ever felt like screaming out, but nobody hears?
Coz I remember when I needed you, and you turn away, yeah
An you wanna know me now
Now your world is falling down
In your eyes it’s plain to see
That you just wanna cry
Cry for me
Cry for me
Cry for me
I remember when I needed you, and you turn away, yeah
Turn away
Turn away
An you wanna know me now
Now your whole world is falling down
Yes it is
In your eyes it’s plain to see
That you just wanna cry
I know you just wanna cry
Cry for me
The song "Cry for Me" by Roachford talks about the feeling of being overwhelmed in life - feeling like you're drowning in a sea that's taking you in, running fast but getting nowhere, and screaming out but nobody hears. It's about reaching out for help, only to be rejected and ignored, making you feel more lost and alone.
The chorus reveals that the person who once turned away from the singer is now going through a tough time, and they want to be understood and comforted. They now want the same person they rejected to be there for them, to cry for them. The song depicts the vulnerability and fragility of human relationships, and how things can change at the blink of an eye.
In summary, "Cry for Me" is a heartfelt reflection of the ups and downs of life, and how we all need someone to lean on at some point. It's a reminder that we should be kind and compassionate to one another, as we never know when we'll be the ones in need of comfort and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever felt like the sea of life, is taking you in?
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the challenges and responsibilities of life?
Have you ever said to yourself sometimes, I wanna give in?
Have you ever thought about giving up when faced with difficulties?
Have you ever felt like you’re reaching out, but no one is there?
Have you ever felt alone and unsupported despite your efforts to seek help?
Coz I remember when I needed you, and you turn away, yeah
I recall a past experience where you failed to offer help when I needed it the most
An you wanna know me now
It seems like you want to understand me better now
Now your world is falling down
It appears that you are experiencing a personal crisis
In your eyes it’s plain to see
Your emotions are evident by the way your eyes look
That you just wanna cry
You are struggling with intense emotions and feel like crying
Cry for me
Express your feelings and release your emotions by crying for me
Have you ever felt like you’re running fast, but getting nowhere?
Have you ever felt like you are making little progress despite your efforts?
Have you ever felt like screaming out, but nobody hears?
Have you ever felt like nobody understands or listens to you?
An you wanna know me now
It appears that you are curious and interested in my experiences
Now your world is falling down
You are facing difficult life circumstances and feeling overwhelmed
In your eyes it’s plain to see
Your feelings are evident by the way your eyes look
That you just wanna cry
You are struggling with intense emotions and feel like crying
Cry for me
Express your feelings and release your emotions by crying for me
Cry for me
Express your feelings and release your emotions by crying for me
Cry for me
Express your feelings and release your emotions by crying for me
I remember when I needed you, and you turn away, yeah
I am still hurt by a past experience where you failed to help me
Turn away
You ignored and neglected me when I needed your help
Turn away
You ignored and neglected me when I needed your help
An you wanna know me now
It seems like you want to understand me better now
Now your whole world is falling down
You are facing a challenging situation that affects your entire life
Yes it is
Things are really tough right now
In your eyes it’s plain to see
Your emotions are evident by the way your eyes look
That you just wanna cry
You are struggling with intense emotions and feel like crying
I know you just wanna cry
I understand that you are overwhelmed with emotions and need to express them through crying
Cry for me
Express your feelings and release your emotions by crying for me
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Walter Eidmann
on Tomorrow
Fantastic great song !