Cry Myself To Sleep
Shannon Del Lyrics


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The party's over everybody go home
I'm sorry but I'd like to be alone
'Cause every time I see her I have to weep
I'm gonna cry myself to sleep

I threw this party never thought she'd come by
All she wants to do is see me cry
And when I see her I just have to weep
I'm gonna cry myself to sleep

Cry

Did ya notice how she danced with every guy but me
She loves to see me in misery
I used to be her little buttercup
But now she comes around just to break me up

So everybody won't you please go home
The party's over and I'd like to be alone
'Cause when I see her I just have to weep
I'm gonna cry myself to sleep

Cry

Did ya notice how she danced with every guy but me
She loves to see me in misery
I used to be her little buttercup
But now she comes around just to break me up

So everybody won't you please go home
The party's over and I'd like to be alone
'Cause when I see her I just have to weep
I'm gonna cry myself to sleep





Cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Shannon Del's song "Cry Myself to Sleep" convey a sense of heartache and emotional exhaustion. The singer of the song is at a party and seeing their ex-lover who only seems to want to make them cry. The singer expresses a desire to be alone and the pain they feel when they see their ex-lover. The repeated line "I'm gonna cry myself to sleep" emphasizes their emotional turmoil and sadness.


The lyrics highlight the cyclical nature of heartbreak and the difficulties of moving on from a past relationship. The singer is clearly still deeply affected by their ex-lover and their actions at the party only serve to fuel their pain. The imagery of crying oneself to sleep suggests that the emotions are overwhelming and difficult to deal with. The song captures the raw emotions and hurt that can linger after a relationship has ended.


Overall, "Cry Myself to Sleep" is a poignant and relatable song that captures the pain of heartbreak and the difficulties of moving on from a past love.


Line by Line Meaning

The party's over everybody go home
The party is done, and everyone should leave


I'm sorry but I'd like to be alone
I apologize, but I want to be by myself


'Cause every time I see her I have to weep
Every instance I come across her, I can't help but cry


I'm gonna cry myself to sleep
I will spend the night crying until I fall asleep


I threw this party never thought she'd come by
I organized this gathering with no anticipation of her presence


All she wants to do is see me cry
Her only wish is for me to break down in tears


And when I see her I just have to weep
As soon as I lay eyes on her, I cannot restrain my tears


Cry
Expressing how he feels at the moment


Did ya notice how she danced with every guy but me
Did you observe how she danced with all other males but ignored me


She loves to see me in misery
Her joy is derived from witnessing me suffer


I used to be her little buttercup
In the past, I used to be her significant other


But now she comes around just to break me up
Currently, her sole purpose is to ruin me emotionally


So everybody won't you please go home
Everyone here should leave immediately


The party's over and I'd like to be alone
The gathering has concluded, and I prefer solitude now


'Cause when I see her I just have to weep
Because of the sight of her, I am forced to cry


Cry
Continuously reminding himself of his current emotional state




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLISON PIERCE, CATHERINE PIERCE

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Comments from YouTube:

@cheranguista

I have to listen this song like 4 times back to back , sooo good

@Vanadeo

Fucking legend this guy.. left us too soon bro.. but I'm sure you still rockin some other place.

@harryhopworthy9600

DEL SHANNON, I'll never, ever forget you !!!! You or music. You can count on it, boy !!

@mikemeal

This is legend.

@zedata57

Great song.

@danielrussell446

One of Del’s best

@tonycox19

Torn between this one or I go to pieces.

@danielrussell446

@@tonycox19 yes a great song as well

@joegongora2200

If anyone could sing and was known as Mr Falsetto it was Del Shannon. This particular song according to the liner notes of the Vintage Years LP of Del Shannon's 2 record set album. It stated that this particular song inspired Elton John to record "Crocodile Rock" in late 1972. This was due to Elton John using Falsetto vocals in that song and even Elton John himself was influenced by Del Shannon. This is a great song and many others including the Beatles, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne were influenced by Del Shannon.

@Target_Buster

Great track

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