Cry
Splendid Lyrics


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I'm jumbled up and mixed around
Feels like a crowd in a small town
When only poison comes out
Can't drink it away

Can't argue it off
But I can cry
My tongue's stuck in my mouth
Apologies and kisses inside out

When only anger shouts
Can't drink it away
Can't argue it off
But I can cry

Truth is I love you its just twisted




Into a you you didn't know existed
And all the other lame excuses

Overall Meaning

In "Cry" by Splendid, the lyrics describe a complex emotional state where the singer is feeling lost and overwhelmed. They feel like they are in a small town full of people, but despite being surrounded by others, they are unable to express themselves. The singer is struggling to express their emotions and communicate with their loved one. They acknowledge that they love this person, but the relationship is not straightforward. The more they try to find a solution, the more they feel like they are failing.


The singer is frustrated with themselves because they want to be able to express their love for their partner, but instead, they find themselves lashing out in anger or apologizing for their behavior. They feel like they are not in control of their emotions and that their love is twisted or distorted. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is struggling with addiction, acknowledging that they are unable to drink away or argue off their problems. In the end, the only thing they can do is cry.


Overall, "Cry" is a powerful exploration of the complexity of relationships and the struggle to communicate important emotions. It highlights the importance of vulnerability and honesty in relationships and the impact of emotions and addiction on our ability to express ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm jumbled up and mixed around
I'm feeling confused and disoriented


Feels like a crowd in a small town
It's overwhelming and claustrophobic, like being trapped in a small space with too many people


When only poison comes out
When all my words and actions are negative and harmful


Can't drink it away
I can't drown my sorrows in alcohol


Can't argue it off
I can't reason my way out of this emotional turmoil


But I can cry
But I can release my pain and sadness through tears


My tongue's stuck in my mouth
I'm having trouble expressing myself


Apologies and kisses inside out
My attempts at making up and showing affection are backfiring


When only anger shouts
When all I feel is rage and frustration


Truth is I love you its just twisted
I do love you, but my feelings are complicated and confused


Into a you you didn't know existed
My love for you is revealing a different side of me that you didn't know before


And all the other lame excuses
I don't have any good reasons for my behavior, just weak excuses




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE ALEJANDRO TOBIAS, ANGIE HART

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