Global interest in Boyle was triggered by the contrast between her powerful voice and her plain appearance on stage. The juxtaposition of the audience's first impression of her with the standing ovation she received after her performance led to an international media and Internet response. Within nine days of the audition, videos of Boyle — from the show, various interviews, and her 1999 rendition of "Cry Me a River" — had been watched over 100 million times, an online record. Despite the sustained media interest, she later finished in second place in the final of the show, behind dance troupe Diversity.
Boyle's first album, I Dreamed a Dream, was released on 23 November 2009, and has become Amazon's best-selling album in pre-sales. Its first single is a cover of the Jagger/Richards song "Wild Horses." The album includes "You'll See," "I Dreamed a Dream," and "Cry Me a River." According to Billboard, "The arrival of "I Dreamed a Dream" ... marks the best opening week for a female artist's debut album since SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991."
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Cry Me A River
Susan Boyle Lyrics
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You cry the whole night through
Well, you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
Now you say you're sorry
For bein' so untrue
Well, you can cry me a river, cry me a river
You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
While you never shed a tear
Remember, I remember all that you said
Told me love was too plebeian
Told me you were through with me and
Now you say you love me
Just to prove you do
Well cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
In the lyrics to Susan Boyle's rendition of "Cry Me A River," the singer addresses someone who claims to be lonely and unable to stop crying every night. The singer offers a retort, stating that the person can cry an entire river for all they care, as the singer has already cried a river over this person. The lyrics then take a turn, with the singer addressing the person's apologies for their unfaithfulness. Still, the singer implies that it's too little, too late, stating that the person can cry a river - reiterating that the singer has already felt immense sadness over their past actions.
The lyrics highlight themes such as heartbreak, betrayal, and longing. The repetitive use of "cry me a river," reinforces the intense emotions experienced by the singer, implying that the person's sadness will not change the situation. The lyrics also demonstrate a sense of empowerment for the singer who has moved on from the pain caused by the other person's behavior. Overall, the lyrics are a powerful ode to the pain and eventual acceptance that follows heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you say you're lonely
You claim to be alone and without companionship
You cry the whole night through
You weep the entire night without any respite
Well, you can cry me a river, cry me a river
Your constant stream of tears means nothing to me
I cried a river over you
I shed a colossal amount of tears in your absence
Now you say you're sorry
You express remorse for your prior actions
For bein' so untrue
For not being faithful or loyal
You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
Your behavior nearly caused me to go crazy
While you never shed a tear
You never displayed any form of emotion regarding our separation
Remember, I remember all that you said
I recollect all the hurtful comments you made
Told me love was too plebeian
You insinuated that love was beneath you
Told me you were through with me and
You emphatically declared that you wanted nothing to do with me
Now you say you love me
You have changed your tune and claim to love me now
Just to prove you do
You only say it to convince me of your affections
Well cry me a river, cry me a river
Your words mean nothing to me, I have already moved on
I cried a river over you
I suffered immense heartache and cried a great deal after our breakup
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Hamilton
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Cry Me A River (1991 - Remaster)
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Now you say you're lonely
You cry the whole night thorough
Well, you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
Now you say you're sorry
For bein' so untrue
Well, you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
While you never shed a tear
Remember, I remember all that you said
Told me love was too plebeian
Told me you were through with me and
Now you say you love me
Well, just to prove you do
Come on and cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
I cried a river over you
I cried a river over you
jansumi
I keep wishing Susan would do an album of jazz standards. Such authenticity in her voice - works so well with those... <3
Corrie Crazy
Yes, definitely!
Kaat Van den bossche
What a golden voice...⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rebecca T
Beautiful voice, effortless-sounding phrasing, which I expected. And great jazz feel, which I didn't! Susan is simply marvelous. Her love and respect for the music show in every note.
Laura McNeill
I just love everything about this woman's singing! Bravo!
Melissa Szarka
So impressed with her beautiful singing.
Mike Prendergast
Best cover I've heard of this great classic.. Well done Susan !!
Jennifer Hollyfield
Best version of this song. Susan’s voice is so beautiful.
Maritza Musanti
what amazing rendition 💞💞🔥🔥!!!
Natanael Barros Toca
Essa versão ficou preciosíssima. Arrebatadora.