Cry
Stigers Curtis Lyrics
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Feel my body keep you warm tonight
You're the child, I'm the cradle
Let me be your shelter 'til the morning light
And baby, won't you cry? Baby, cry
Let the tears from your eyes
And break these chains that have been
Won't you just cry? Baby, cry
Let the tears from your eyes
Fall to the ground where they belong
With the other faded memories
Won't you just cry? Cry, cry
So you think it makes you stronger
Keeping everything you feel inside
But don't be foolish any longer
Let the mountains crumble, let the rain fall
And baby, won't you cry? Baby, cry
Let the tears from your eyes
And break these chains that have been
Keeping you prisoner all these years
Won't you just cry? Baby, cry
Let the tears from your eyes
Fall to the ground where they belong
With the other faded memories
Won't you just cry
And let the rain fall, let your heart grow?
Just let it go, won't you cry, cry, cry?
Let the rain fall, let your heart go
And baby, won't you cry? Baby, cry
Let the tears from your eyes
And break these chains that have been
Keeping you prisoner all these years
Won't you just cry? Baby, baby cry
Let the tears from your eyes
Fall to the ground where they belong
With the other faded memories
Won't you, won't you just cry? Baby cry
Cry, cry, cry
The song "Cry" by Curtis Stigers is a gentle, heartfelt plea from the singer to the listener to allow themselves to be vulnerable and let go of their emotions. The opening verse invites the listener to lean on the singer and seek comfort from them. The metaphor of a child in a cradle is used to represent the listener's vulnerability and the singer's willingness to protect them. The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Won't you just cry? Baby, cry" with the emphasis on allowing oneself to feel one's emotions and be released from the chains that have held them prisoner for years.
The second verse addresses the misconception that keeping one's feelings hidden makes one stronger - the singer encourages the listener to "let the mountains crumble, let the rain fall" and not be afraid to show their vulnerability. The final chorus repeats the plea for the listener to cry and release their emotions, letting go of the past and embracing the present.
Overall, the lyrics of "Cry" encourage listeners to be vulnerable and allow themselves to feel their emotions, rather than holding them in and suppressing them. The song has a gentle, soothing melody that complements the simple yet powerful lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay your head on my shoulder
Rest your head on my shoulder, find comfort and safety with me.
Feel my body keep you warm tonight
Let your body feel the warmth of mine and feel secure and protected.
You're the child, I'm the cradle
You are susceptible and emotional, while I provide comfort and stability.
Let me be your shelter 'til the morning light
Let me provide a protective space for you until daylight comes.
And baby, won't you cry? Baby, cry
Express your emotions and let your tears flow, baby.
Let the tears from your eyes
Release your feelings through your tears.
And break these chains that have been
Break free from the chains of repression and sorrow that held you captive.
Keeping you prisoner all these years
That have restricted and restrained you for all these years.
Won't you just cry? Baby, cry
Just cry it out, baby, and let the tears fall.
Fall to the ground where they belong
The tears belong on the ground, a place to be discarded, as they represent faded memories.
With the other faded memories
Like how tears from the past have gone away, these memories are also fading.
So you think it makes you stronger
You believe that holding in your emotions will make you more resilient.
Keeping everything you feel inside
Not showing your emotions or letting them out, desiring to keep them hidden.
But don't be foolish any longer
However, this is not a wise course of action, one that would bring only adverse consequences.
Let the mountains crumble, let the rain fall
Let all your emotions free, let yourself go wild with them, and don't hold back.
And let the rain fall, let your heart grow?
With the release of all these intense emotions, will you let rain bring relief and freedom, let your heart expand?
Just let it go, won't you cry, cry, cry?
Let all your emotions go, let yourself cry.
And baby, won't you cry? Baby, cry
Let all your emotions flow, baby, let your tears fall.
Let the tears from your eyes
Release all the tension and unrest you've been holding inside previously.
And break these chains that have been
Break free from the chains of repression and sorrow that held you captive.
Keeping you prisoner all these years
The chains are something that has confined and limited you for several years.
Won't you just cry? Baby, baby cry
Just let yourself cry out, baby.
Fall to the ground where they belong
Let the tears settle down, just to be released and leave you free.
With the other faded memories
Where everything else eventually goes too - the sadness will eventually get weaker and fade away.
Won't you, won't you just cry? Baby cry
Won't you just allow yourself to cry, baby?
Cry, cry, cry
Let it go and cry, baby.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEFF VINCENT, MICHAEL OCHS
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