Cry No More
Strawbs Lyrics


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Never mind the rain, never mind the weather
Take a little time when you lose your grip
Never mind the pain, treat it as a warning
Never mind the truth when it cuts your lip.

Cry no more for me
I'll cry no more for you
I'll cry no more for you.

Never is a word I never wanted spoken
Never is a kiss with your mouth closed tight
Never is a dream of never ending pleasure
Never is defeat in the darkest night.

The night closed down with the passion of a thousand years
Far out in open space
A mirror shades the likeness of your pretty face
Drowning in my tears.

Never break a vow that's never yet been broken
Never cross your heart when it's all in vain




Never trust a girl who takes it all for granted
Never mind the rain when it's pouring down

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from the Strawbs song "Cry No More" are about resilience in the face of adversity. The message is to never give up or lose hope, even when faced with pain, loss, and difficult trials. The opening lines suggest that we should push through tough times with patience and detachment, accepting the pain as a warning or a lesson. The repetition of "never mind" reinforces the idea of disregarding the negative aspects of life and focusing on what really matters. The chorus is a call to stop crying and to move forward without regret or sorrow, acknowledging that both parties involved have experienced pain and it is time to let go.


The second verse continues with the theme of never, stressing the importance of not letting fear or defeat take over. The lines "A mirror shades the likeness of your pretty face, drowning in my tears" add a sense of longing and nostalgia as the singer reflects on a past love. The bridge reminds us to never break a promise or trust someone who takes our love for granted, even when it feels like a storm is brewing. This song offers a poignant and uplifting reminder to stay strong and persevere, even when faced with heartache and disappointment.


Line by Line Meaning

Never mind the rain, never mind the weather
Don't worry about the unpleasant things happening around you


Take a little time when you lose your grip
Pause for a moment when you feel like losing control of yourself


Never mind the pain, treat it as a warning
Don't ignore the pain, take it as a sign that something needs attention


Never mind the truth when it cuts your lip
Don't disregard the truth, even if it hurts


Cry no more for me
Stop shedding tears for me


I'll cry no more for you
I won't cry for you anymore either


I'll cry no more for you.
Repeated statement of not crying for the person anymore


Never is a word I never wanted spoken
I never wanted to hear or use the word 'never'


Never is a kiss with your mouth closed tight
'Never' doesn't go well with a kiss - it suggests unwillingness or resistance


Never is a dream of never ending pleasure
'Never' doesn't belong in dreams that promise eternal satisfaction


Never is defeat in the darkest night.
'Never' means giving up, even in the most challenging situations


The night closed down with the passion of a thousand years
The nightfall was marked by intense and long-lasting emotions


Far out in open space
In a distant place, where anything seems possible


A mirror shades the likeness of your pretty face
A reflective surface shows a beautiful reflection of your face


Drowning in my tears.
Feeling overwhelmed with emotions and sorrow


Never break a vow that's never yet been broken
Don't betray a promise that was never broken before


Never cross your heart when it's all in vain
Don't make a promise that you know you can't keep


Never trust a girl who takes it all for granted
Be cautious of someone who doesn't appreciate what they have


Never mind the rain when it's pouring down
Don't let the heavy rain affect your mindset




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