I'm Crying
The Animals Lyrics
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I don't have your lovin' anymore
Since you been gone I'm a-hurtin' inside
Well I want you baby by my side, Yeah
I'm cryin', I'm cryin'
Hear me cryin' baby
Hear me cryin'
Im lonely and blue baby every night
Yeah, you know you didn't treat me right
And now my tears begin to fall
Well I want you baby and that's all
I'm cryin', I'm cryin'
Hear me cryin' baby
Hear me cryin'
I don't hear your knock upon my door
I don't have your lovin' anymore
Since you been gone I'm hurtin' inside, yeah
Well I want you baby by my side
But I'm cryin', you know I'm cryin'
Hear me cryin' baby
Hear me crying
Hear me crying
The Animals' song "I'm Crying" is a powerful ballad about heartbreak and the longing for lost love. The lyrics are a plea for the return of a significant other who has left the singer feeling lonely and blue, as they reflect on the pain caused by the separation. The first verse opens with the line "I don't hear your knock upon my door/I don't have your lovin' anymore," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer realizes that they miss their lover's presence and long for their company: "Well I want you baby by my side, Yeah."
The chorus underscores the intensity of the singer's feelings as they plead: "I'm cryin', I'm cryin'/Hear me cryin' baby/Hear me cryin'." These lines are repeated three times throughout the song, underscoring the depth of emotion behind them. The second verse explores the singer's feelings of betrayal, as they acknowledge that their significant other has not treated them well: "Yeah, you know you didn't treat me right/And now my tears begin to fall." Despite this, the singer remains devoted: "Well I want you baby and that's all."
The final verse is a repetition of the opening verse, bringing the song full-circle. The singer still longs for their significant other's return and is left crying in their absence. As a whole, "I'm Crying" is a powerful and emotional song about the intense pain of heartbreak and the strength of human longing.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't hear your knock upon my door
I don't feel your presence in my life anymore.
I don't have your lovin' anymore
You are no longer in love with me.
Since you been gone I'm a-hurtin' inside
Ever since you left, I've been emotionally suffering.
Well I want you baby by my side, Yeah
I desperately desire for you to come back and be with me.
I'm cryin', I'm cryin'
As a result of my pain, I am crying.
Hear me cryin' baby
Notice how much I am hurting.
Im lonely and blue baby every night
Every night I feel lonely and sad.
Yeah, you know you didn't treat me right
You are aware that you mistreated me.
And now my tears begin to fall
My sorrow is so intense that I start crying.
Well I want you baby and that's all
My only wish is to have you back in my life.
But I'm cryin', you know I'm cryin'
I am still crying, as the pain continues.
Hear me cryin' baby
I need you to realize how much I need you.
Hear me crying
My cries of sorrow are a plea for you to come back.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN PRICE, ERIC BURDON
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@MOUNTAINLDC
Eric Burden and The Animals FOREVER!
@ottovonbearsmark8876
It’s so funny watching these guys go nuts, just absolutely jamming, and they’re all in suits
@mikeknight4539
Better than the rolling Stones
@TonyGPizza
Maybe at this stage of the game, but that quickly changed by 1966. The Dave Clark Five kept with the Beatles for 18 months.
@recordguy4321
@@sparkleon4love27 what? Ha ha Burdon was so more soulful than jagger
@samualcrocket1405
Yes, no comparison. The Animals were far better than the Stones.
@samualcrocket1405
@@sparkleon4love27 I never cared for the Stones except for "No Satisfaction".
@EdKazO-Vision
Arguably so, friend. Arguably so.
@donnamaccrossan1358
I always felt the UK has the best bands and singers and this is definitely one of them. Love, love, love 😀The Animals and still enjoying them at age 73. 💚💙💜👍
@ebonylady
The Animals were influenced by American R&B so it definitely showed up in their music. Love the band!!