Crying
Roy Orbison Lyrics


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I was alright for a while
I could smile for a while
But I saw you last night, you held my hand so tight
As you stopped to say, "Hello"
Oh, you wished me well, you couldn't tell

That I'd been crying over you
Crying over you
Then you said, "So long"
Left me standing all alone
Alone and crying
Crying
Crying
Crying
It's hard to understand
But the touch of your hand
Can start me crying

I thought that I was over you
But it's true, so true
I love you even more than I did before
But darling, what can I do?
For you don't love me
And I'll always be

Crying over you
Crying over you
Yes, now you're gone
And from this moment on
I'll be crying
Crying
Crying
Crying
Yeah, crying




Crying
Over you

Overall Meaning

Roy Orbison's song "Crying" is an emotional ballad about the heartache of unrequited love. The lyrics describe the singer's attempt to move on from a past relationship, only to be struck with overwhelming sadness upon seeing his former love interest again. The opening lines of the song, "I was alright for a while, I could smile for a while" suggest a sense of progress or healing, but this sense of calm is quickly disrupted by the appearance of the former lover. The singer's vulnerability is showcased through the imagery of being held so tightly and then left alone again to cry.


The chorus of the song, which repeats the word "crying" four times in a row, underscores the depth of the singer's emotional turmoil. The bridge of the song offers some insight into the reasons for the singer's persistent longing for the former love interest, stating "But the touch of your hand can start me crying / I thought that I was over you / But it's true, so true / I love you even more than I did before / But darling, what can I do?"


Overall, "Crying" presents a powerful portrayal of the complexities of love and heartbreak. The song highlights the way in which even fleeting moments of connection can reignite long-suppressed feelings, leaving one "crying over you."


Line by Line Meaning

I was alright for a while
I was happy without you for some time


I could smile for a while
I could pretend to be happy for a while


But I saw you last night, you held my hand so tight
But when I saw you last night, you held my hand so tightly


As you stopped to say, "Hello"
As you stopped to say hello to me


Oh, you wished me well, you couldn't tell
You wished me well but did not know how hurt I was


That I'd been crying over you
That I had been crying because of you


Crying over you
Crying over the fact that you hurt me


Then you said, "So long"
Then you said goodbye to me


Left me standing all alone
Left me alone with my pain


Alone and crying
Alone with tears running down my face


It's hard to understand
It's difficult to comprehend


But the touch of your hand
But your touch


Can start me crying
Can make me cry


I thought that I was over you
I thought I had moved on from you


But it's true, so true
But it's the truth, unfortunately


I love you even more than I did before
I love you more now than I did before


But darling, what can I do?
But my love for you is unrequited, so what can I do?


For you don't love me
Because you don't love me


And I'll always be
And I will always be


Crying over you
Crying over the fact that you don't love me


Crying over you
Crying over the hurt and pain you caused me


Yes, now you're gone
Yes, now you are no longer here with me


And from this moment on
And starting now


I'll be crying
I will be crying


Crying
Crying because my love for you is unrequited


Crying
Crying because you hurt me


Crying
Crying because I miss you and wish you loved me back


Crying
Crying over you




Lyrics ยฉ Orbi-Lee Music, Barbara Orbison Music Company, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, R-Key Darkus
Written by: Joe Melson, Roy Orbison

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@abbiekokee3576

They may like the
Song, they may love
It. But they had no
Idea what they were
Witnessing
That there would
Never be another one like him.
Thank you for
Writing my all time
Favorite song.
Loved it since I was
13. And still number
One on my list.
Miss you.



All comments from YouTube:

@xpditr

Elvis Presley said, "In my humble opinion, Roy Orbison is the greatest singer I have ever heard."

@VLind-uk6mb

Good ear.

@jacrispy3275

They're both Kings. Who's to say the throne of RnR can't be shared?

@seanconnor8961

For elvis to say that , unbelievable, and elvis being the singer he was, think the two where as good as each other,

@jnstonbely5215

john thomas
Elvis was Right !

@jazzwonk222

Elvis refused to ever follow Roy onstage. There was a reason for that: Roy had superior range to his voice that couldn't be matched!

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@kathyl9089

I played this for a dear family member with dementia, she started tearing up and said she hadnโ€™t heard this song in so long ๐Ÿฅบ She remembered! Music is amazing, it lives in our hearts and minds no matter how sick we get ๐Ÿ’”

@pK-ou5gq

I agree.

@ashleynotte6515

Roy Orbison is in a league of his own. He was a fantastic singer I'm 65 and I remember all his songs

@jimwelsh997

So true

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