Cry
Rusted Root Lyrics
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It?s older than anger, it?s infant and primal
It?s bubbly and grotesque
It?s in between what I know
And so I ask
Why should I cry
let's go my no one love
You're the one, the one
I always wanted to be now
And ever since the break of dawn
you've been next to me
And my mood
You're greedier than sex
But sexier than greed
And so I ask
Why should I cry
Why cry
And all the sailors they go down
To where the woman lies
And she is dreaming of another
Place in time a place in time where she can ask
The lyrics to Rusted Root's song Cry delve into the deep emotions of the singer. The opening line, "My mood is much darker than fear," reveals that the emotion being felt is not just fear, but something much deeper and primal. The following line, "It's older than anger, it's infant and primal," indicates that this emotion is not new, but rather something deeply rooted in the singer's psyche. The use of the words "bubbly and grotesque" further highlights the complexity and intensity of the emotion.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to a different theme, that of love and companionship. The lines "Let's go my no one love / You're the one, the one" express the singer's love for their partner, who they have always wanted to be with. The use of the phrase "no one love" may indicate that the singer has been searching for a love like this for a long time, but has never found it until now. The following lines "And my mood / You're greedier than sex / But sexier than greed" suggest that the singer's love for their partner is even more intense and consuming than their primal emotion from earlier in the song.
The chorus of the song poses a question, "Why should I cry, why cry," indicating that the singer sees no reason to cry despite the intensity of their emotions. The final lines of the song, "And all the sailors they go down / To where the woman lies / And she is dreaming of another / Place in time a place in time where she can ask," leave the listener with a sense of sadness and melancholy, perhaps suggesting that the singer has found something worth holding onto, but others are still searching.
Line by Line Meaning
My mood is much darker than fear
I am experiencing an emotion that is deeper and more intense than fear
It?s older than anger, it?s infant and primal
This feeling existed before anger, and it is a basic and raw emotion
It?s bubbly and grotesque
My feeling is simultaneously lively and disturbing
It?s in between what I know
This emotion exists in a gray area between my conscious knowledge and my subconscious mind
And so I ask
I question why I should feel this way
Why should I cry
What is the reason behind my urge to cry?
let's go my no one love
Come with me, my beloved who doesn't belong to anyone
You're the one, the one
You are the one person I have always wanted to be with
I always wanted to be now
Being with you is my ultimate desire, right here, right now
And ever since the break of dawn, you've been next to me
You have been with me since the beginning of the day, and I am grateful for your presence
And my mood
Despite my unsettled emotion, being with you improves my mood
You're greedier than sex
My desire for you is more intense than sexual desire
But sexier than greed
Despite the intensity, my desire for you is still alluring and attractive
And all the sailors they go down, to where the woman lies
The sailors are drawn to where the woman is, perhaps because of her alluring qualities
And she is dreaming of another place in time, a place in time where she can ask
The woman is dreaming of being in a different time and place, where she has more control and can ask for what she wants
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JENN WERTZ, JIM DONOVAN, JOHN BUYNAK, LIZ BERLIN, MICHAEL GLABICKI, PATRICK NORMAN
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