Can't Cry Hard Enough
Robertson Brothers Lyrics

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I'm gonna live my life
Like everyday's the last
Without a simple goodbye
It all goes by so fast
And now that you're gone
I can't cry hard enough
No, I can't cry hard enough
For you to hear me now

Can I open my eyes
And see for the first time
I've let go of you like
A child letting go of his kite
There it goes
Up in the sky
There it goes
Beyond the clouds
For no reason why
I can't cry hard enough
No, I can't cry hard enough
For you to hear me now
Can I look back in vain
See you standing there
With all that remains
It's just an empty chair
And now that you're gone
I can't cry hard enough
No, I can't cry hard enough
For you to hear me now
There it goes
Up in the sky
There it goes
Beyond the clouds
For no reason why
I can't cry hard enough

No, I can't cry hard enough
For you to hear me now

Overall Meaning

The Robertson Brothers' song "Can't Cry Hard Enough" is a poignant and moving track that deals with the universal theme of loss and grief. The song begins with a declaration by the singer that they will live their life like every day is their last, without any fear or hesitation. The loss they have experienced has taught them to appreciate the preciousness of life itself. They reflect on how quickly time passes, and how it all seems like a blur now that the person they loved is gone.

The chorus of the song is a heart-wrenching plea for the departed loved one to hear the singer's tears. The singer confesses that they cannot cry hard enough for the person to hear them, but they cannot stop crying nonetheless. As the song progresses, the singer tries to come to terms with their loss by visualizing the person they loved as just an empty chair, and watching as a kite disappears into the sky - symbols of letting go and moving on. But despite the effort to let go, the pain that the person is no longer there lingers.

Overall, "Can't Cry Hard Enough" is a beautifully written song which captures the complex and painful emotions of grief in a powerful and resonant way. The song speaks to anyone who has experienced the loss of someone they love, and its message is both poignant and universal.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna live my life
I am going to enjoy my life to the fullest

Like everyday's the last
I will cherish every moment because life is short

Without a simple goodbye
Without warning, life can change and loved ones can be lost suddenly

It all goes by so fast
Life passes by quickly and we often forget to appreciate the moments we have

And now that you're gone
Without you here, life is not the same

I can't cry hard enough
No matter how much I cry, it will not bring you back

No, I can't cry hard enough
My tears are not enough to show how much I miss you

For you to hear me now
Even though I cry, you are no longer here to listen

Can I open my eyes
I wonder if I can accept that you are gone and move on

And see for the first time
It is a new experience without you here and I have to adjust to it

I've let go of you like
I have had to accept that you are no longer here and let go of my hopes of seeing you again

A child letting go of his kite
Like a child letting go of a kite, I have to release my attachment to you

There it goes
Just like a kite drifting away, you have left me

Up in the sky
You have moved on to a better place

Beyond the clouds
You are no longer within my reach

For no reason why
Your leaving was unexpected and without explanation

Can I look back in vain
I wonder if I should have done things differently and saved you

See you standing there
I imagine you still here, by my side

With all that remains
All that is left of you is memories that I hold dear

It's just an empty chair
The absence of your physical presence leaves an emptiness that I cannot fill

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@sheenyoz

10y↑7

Great sound from these Aussie brothers who never fail to impress. Known today primarily for their hilarious parodies aired on Sydney radio (Ray Hadley Show), these boys have been creating this style of beautiful music for ages. Like many others, they are super talented artists who haven't been recognised enough in their home country.