I Cry
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics

We were just kids playing in the rain
We were young and innocent, just enjoying our time in the rain.

When you threw a stone
But then you did something careless and reckless, throwing a stone.

And you broke a window pane
Your actions caused damage and consequences that couldn't be undone.

You were so afraid of what you done
You immediately felt guilty and fearful of the outcome.

That I held your hand little one
I comforted and supported you, even though you caused harm.

And I wouldn’t let you run
I wanted you to face the consequences and take responsibility for your actions.

Then you turned to me
You looked to me for guidance and help.

With a look of shame on your face
You were embarrassed and regretful of what you did.

And your eyes asked a question ever so tenderly
You silently begged me to fix it and make it all go away.

Oh, who will take the blame?
You were desperate to know who would be held responsible for what happened.

Who's gonna bear the shame?
You were worried about the negative consequences and stigma that would come along with accepting the blame.

Right then, I knew, how it would always be
In that moment, I realized that you would always look to me to fix your problems and take the blame for your mistakes.

Put the blame, put it on me
I was willing to take the fall and accept the blame, even though it was not my fault.

You were a fine young thing
You were a beautiful and charming young girl.

But I felt much older 'cause I had to shoulder
But because of your actions, I had to grow up and take on more responsibilities and burdens than any child should have to.

The trouble you'd bring
You caused a lot of problems and difficulties for me to deal with.

Like the time you pushed Sonny down
Like the time you physically hurt someone else and caused them to cry.

And she cried on me
I comforted and supported her, even though it was your fault.

With those same big eyes
You looked at me with the same expression of guilt and shame as before.

Now you're all grown up
Years have passed and you are an adult now.

And you're running wild
However, you are still making reckless and irresponsible choices.

And they're so surprised
Others are shocked and confused by your behavior.

'Cause all along you seemed
All this time, you gave the impression of being sweet and innocent.

Like such a sweet child
You seemed like a good and innocent child, but it was all a façade.

And there's nothing but bad news
I keep hearing negative things about you from our mutual friends.

From old friends I meet
When I run into old friends, they always have something negative to say about you.

How you've become
They talk about how you've changed and become someone they don't recognize.

A woman of the street
They refer to you as a promiscuous and reckless person, living a life on the streets.

And they give me a million
They provide all sorts of excuses and reasons for your behavior.

And one reasons why
Each of them has their own explanation for why you turned out this way.

But when I analyze it
But when I really think about it and reflect on our past, I know the real reason for your choices.

I know where the real fault lies
The true blame lies with you and your choices, not with anyone or anything else.

No doubt about it, oh, this time rightfully
There is no question that you are responsible for your actions and deserve to face the consequences.

Put the blame, put it on me.
I cannot keep taking the blame for your mistakes. It's time for you to face your own responsibilities and consequences.