Cry
Siouxsie and the Banshees Lyrics


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Cry for the bird with broken wing
Cry for the world that will not spin
Cry for the loss of innocence
Cry for a love, turned loveless

Sometimes I think of you, when I'm alone
Oh no Cry...
Nothing will ever be the same
All is ruined and put to shame
Tears and stars are one and the same
When I look up through my focused lens

But sometimes I think of you, when I'm alone
Oh no Cry... tears and stars confide, collide then die
Deep inside tears run dry, but I cry and cry.

Tiger skins and elephant tusks
In guilted mountains seep disgust
I look at you and I want to speak
For once in a while be a man and weep
'Cause all the dolphins and whales have gone
All good tidings and hopes have blown
All our nightmares are flying home
And it's too late to do anything but...

Cry...
Tears and stars collide, confide then die




Deep inside tears run dry, but I cry and cry
Cry...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Siouxsie and the Banshees' song "Cry" express a deep sense of sorrow for the pain and suffering in the world. The opening lines "Cry for the bird with broken wing, Cry for the world that will not spin" set the emotional tone for the song, prompting the listener to empathize with vulnerability and helplessness in both nature and society. The lyrics lament the loss of innocence and love, indicating that the world can be cruel and unforgiving. Despite the despairing lyrics, the chorus seems to offer a sense of release, where tears and stars become one and the same.


The second verse mentions various kinds of animal cruelty, such as tiger skins and elephant tusks, which evoke a sense of disgust and horror. These images and themes appear to reflect a broader indictment of human greed and destruction of the natural world. The lyrics call for action and empathy, urging the listener to feel and express sorrow rather than turning a blind eye to the horrors around us.


Overall, the song "Cry" by Siouxsie and the Banshees strikes a poignant chord, emphasizing the need for empathy and action in response to suffering and pain in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Cry for the bird with broken wing
Feel sadness and sorrow for the bird that cannot fly due to its broken wing


Cry for the world that will not spin
Express grief for the world that lacks progress and positive change


Cry for the loss of innocence
Weep for the loss of purity and naivety caused by negative experiences


Cry for a love, turned loveless
Feel sorrow for the love that has lost its warmth and passion


Sometimes I think of you, when I'm alone
Occasionally, the singer thinks of their lover when they are by themselves


Oh no Cry...
Expresses the emotional distress and pain felt by the singer


Nothing will ever be the same
Implies that a significant event has occurred that has resulted in a permanent change


All is ruined and put to shame
Everything now feels destroyed and tarnished


Tears and stars are one and the same
The emotions felt by the singer are likened to the night sky; both beautiful and painful at the same time


When I look up through my focused lens
When the singer sees things from a different perspective


Tiger skins and elephant tusks
Referencing the illegal hunting and poaching of animals for their body parts


In guilted mountains seep disgust
The greed and corruption behind animal exploitation is sickening


I look at you and I want to speak
The singer wants to express their feelings to their lover


For once in a while be a man and weep
The song implies that it is okay for men to cry and express their emotions


'Cause all the dolphins and whales have gone
Referring to the decline of sea life due to human impact and negligence


All good tidings and hopes have blown
Hope has been lost for a positive change or future


All our nightmares are flying home
Our deepest and darkest fears are becoming a reality


And it's too late to do anything but... Cry...
There is no way to change the current situation, so the only thing left to do is to weep


Tears and stars collide, confide then die
The emotions, when combined, are intense and fleeting


Deep inside tears run dry, but I cry and cry
The singer's tears may eventually stop, but the sadness and pain will remain


Cry...
The song's title repeated as a final message to the listener to express their emotions and sadness




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALASTAIR GAVIN, SARAH JANE MORRIS

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