Dry Your Eyes
The Band/Neil Diamond Lyrics
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(Thanks very much, I'm gonna do one song for you, but I'm gonna do it good)
Dry your eyes, take your song out
When it's a newborn afternoon
And if you can't recall the singer, can you still recall the tune?
Dry your eyes and play it slowly, just like you're marching off to war
Sing it like you always wanted, like you sung it once before
If it ever is forgotten, sing it long and sing it loud
And come dry your eyes
And you taught us more about living, than we ever cared to know
And we came to learn a secret, and we never let it go
And it was more than being holy, though it was less than being free
And if you can't recall the reason, can you hear the people see?
Right through the lightening and the thunder, to the dark side of the moon
To that distant falling angel, that descended much too soon
Come dry your eyes
Dry your eyes, take your song out
It's a newborn afternoon
And if you can't recall the singer, you can still recall the tune
And come dry your eyes
Come dry your eyes
Dry your eyes
(Alright, Neil Diamond) (thanks so much)
The lyrics to The Band/Neil Diamond's song "Dry Your Eyes" are a comforting message to someone who is heartbroken and struggling to move on. The first verse suggests that the person should take out their favorite song and play it slowly, as if they are marching off to war. The repetition of "dry your eyes" throughout the song implies that the person is crying and needs someone to comfort them. The second verse acknowledges that the person who caused the heartbreak taught the singer something important about life, but they cannot recall what it was. Despite this, the singer encourages the person to remember the "distant falling angel" who descended too soon and to dry their tears.
The song has a clear message of hope and support. The singer is trying to be there for the person and remind them that they have the strength to move forward, even when they feel lost. The reference to music and lyrics suggests that music can be a healing force and that listening to a familiar song can bring comfort and solace in times of difficulty.
Line by Line Meaning
Dry your eyes, take your song out
Cheer up and start singing again
When it's a newborn afternoon
When the day is young and full of possibilities
And if you can't recall the singer, can you still recall the tune?
Even if you forget who wrote the song, can you still remember the melody?
Dry your eyes and play it slowly, just like you're marching off to war
Play the song with feeling and emotion, like you're on a mission
Sing it like you always wanted, like you sung it once before
Sing the song with passion, as if it's a familiar old friend
And from the center of the circle, to the biggest of the waiting crowd
Sing the song for everyone to hear, from the front row to the back
If it ever is forgotten, sing it long and sing it loud
If the song is in danger of being forgotten, put your heart into it and sing it proudly
And you taught us more about living, than we ever cared to know
Through your music, you helped us understand life in ways we never imagined
And we came to learn a secret, and we never let it go
You gave us a precious gift, and we cherish it to this day
And it was more than being holy, though it was less than being free
Your songs had a deeper meaning than just religion, and yet they didn't promise complete freedom
And if you can't recall the reason, can you hear the people see?
Even if you can't remember the exact meaning behind the song, can you still feel its impact on the audience?
Right through the lightening and the thunder, to the dark side of the moon
Your music transcends all boundaries and reaches even the most obscure corners of the world
To that distant falling angel, that descended much too soon
Your music pays tribute to those who left us too soon, but whose memory will always live on
Come dry your eyes
Come on, cheer up
Dry your eyes, take your song out
Get up, start singing again
It's a newborn afternoon
The day is full of new possibilities
And if you can't recall the singer, you can still recall the tune
Even if you forget who wrote the song, the melody will always be with you
Come dry your eyes
Come on, cheer up
Come dry your eyes
Come on, cheer up
Dry your eyes
Cheer up
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jamie Robertson, Neil Diamond
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