microphone. Her favorite pastime instantly became singing along with country tunes by artists like Barbara Mandrell and Loretta Lynn. She preferably sang in front of an audience, with her older brothers' help.
Over the next few years, she gained experience singing at her family's church. At age 12, she entered a local talent contest and won. With a newfound confidence, she entered more contests, winning over and over. While still in her teens, she put together a band of her own called TC Country. The group appeared at fairs, weddings, and clubs.
She finished high school and took vocational training to be a secretary. In 1991, she moved to Nashville with her parents. In 1996 she married, but divorced after a few years. In 1998, she was introduced to Shane Decker after one of her performances. Decker worked for Warner-Chappell Music as a songwriter. He offered to help her get a demo ready. He also helped her land a job writing songs at Warner-Chappell. She signed to Sony Music Nashville, which released her first single, the very traditional "If You Can," in 2000. After a second single stalled, "Angels in Waiting" cracked the Top 10; Cochran co-wrote the song about her two brothers, who had died of cystic fibrosis. Her follow-up album included the single "Life Happened," but didn't sell well and she parted ways with the label shortly afterwards.
I Cry
Tammy Cochran Lyrics
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I pulled your pictures from the wall.
I go just where and when I want to.
I'm better off now all in all.
My heart ain't breakin'it's through aching and I'm movin' on.
But I cry a little bit everyday at least one teardrop falls it doesn't matter
rain or shine I try to leave it all behind I swear that I'm alright but in the
I used to hear your voice calling you'd never let me go to sleep.
You always got your way now darling.
You won't get the best of me any longer, I'm stronger, I'm free.
But I cry a little bit everyday at least one teardrop falls it doesn't matter
rain or shine I try to leave it all behind I swear that I'm alright but in the
middle of the night I cry.
Still I cry a little bit everyday at least one teardrop falls it doesn't matter
rain or shine I try to leave it all behind I swear that I'm alright but in the
middle of the night I cry, I cry.
Tammy Cochran's "I Cry" is a country love song about moving on from a broken relationship, but still finding it difficult to let go completely. The singer expresses how she is doing better and has learned to live without her former partner, but acknowledges that she still cries a little bit every day. This line shows the duality of emotions the singer is experiencing – the relief of being able to function without her partner and the sadness that still remains. Despite her attempts to move on and leave it all behind, the memories of their relationship still linger.
The lyrics are a reminder that healing from a broken heart takes time and that everyone copes with heartbreak differently. Though the singer is making progress, she is not yet completely over the person who hurt her, and that is okay. The chorus emphasizes this emotional struggle and the impact that broken hearts have on us. The tears keep coming even in the midst of her trying to convince herself and others that she is okay. The song captures the bittersweet feeling of moving on but still carrying the sadness of the past.
In summary, Tammy Cochran's "I Cry" is about the healing process after a breakup. It portrays the complexity of moving on, with the singer still struggling with mixed emotions about her former partner. She has each day as it comes, trying to move on and get over her heartbreak, but still shedding a tear or two every day.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't miss you like I used to.
I've moved on from missing you as much as I did before.
I pulled your pictures from the wall.
I removed all the physical reminders of you from my life.
I go just where and when I want to.
I have the freedom to do what I want, without having to consider your feelings or presence.
I'm better off now all in all.
Overall, I'm in a better place without you in my life.
My heart ain't breakin' it's through aching and I'm movin' on.
My heart has healed from the pain you caused and I'm finally able to move forward.
But I cry a little bit everyday at least one teardrop falls it doesn't matter rain or shine I try to leave it all behind I swear that I'm alright but in the middle of the night I cry.
Despite my progress, I still have moments of sadness and pain where I cry in private, usually at night.
I used to hear your voice calling you'd never let me go to sleep.
You used to have a strong hold on me, to the point where I couldn't even sleep without you.
You always got your way now darling.
You were always in control of the relationship, and always got what you wanted.
You won't get the best of me any longer, I'm stronger, I'm free.
I've finally broken free from your control and am no longer letting you have power over me.
Still I cry a little bit everyday at least one teardrop falls it doesn't matter rain or shine I try to leave it all behind I swear that I'm alright but in the middle of the night I cry, I cry.
Even though I'm stronger now, there are still moments where the pain and memories get to me and I cry, but I'm still determined to move on and leave it all behind.
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Written by: SELBY, SILLERS
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