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Cry Like A Baby
The Box Tops Lyrics
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I cry like a baby
Living without you is driving me crazy
I cry like a baby
Well, I know now, that you're not a plaything
Not a toy, or a puppet on a string
As I look back on a love so sweet
Oh, every road is a lonely street
I cry like a baby
I know now that you're not a plaything
Not a toy, or a puppet on a string
Today we passed on the street, and you just walked on by
how my heart just fell to my feet
and like a fool I began to cry
Oh when I think about the good love you gave me
I cry like a baby
Living without you is driving me crazy
I cry like a baby
I know now,that you're not a plaything
I cry like a baby, cry like a baby
Every road is a lonely street
I cry like a baby, cry like a baby
Living without you is driving me crazy
I cry like a baby, cry like a baby
I cry, I cry, I cry
The Box Tops' hit song "Cry Like A Baby" is a soulful ballad that tells the story of a love lost, and the heartache that comes with it. The lyrics convey the singer's pain and longing for a past love, as well as a newfound understanding of their value and worth. The repeated refrain, "I cry like a baby," further emphasizes the intensity of the emotions being conveyed.
The first stanza, "When I think about the good love you gave me, I cry like a baby. Living without you is driving me crazy, I cry like a baby," sets the tone for the entire song. The singer is remembering the love they once had and how difficult it is to live without it. The second stanza, "Well, I know now, that you're not a plaything. Not a toy, or a puppet on a string," shows that the singer has come to realize the true value of their past relationship and the person they were with. They understand that they were not just a toy to be played with but a real partner in a meaningful relationship.
The third stanza, "Today we passed on the street, and you just walked on by. How my heart just fell to my feet, and like a fool I began to cry," continues the theme of heartbreak and loss. The singer sees their past love but is ignored, causing them great pain. The final stanza repeats the refrain, "I cry like a baby," emphasizing the ongoing emotional pain and the depth of the singer's heartache.
Overall, "Cry Like A Baby" is a poignant and timeless song that expresses the universal experience of love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
When I think about the good love you gave me
Remembering the wonderful love you gave me, makes me emotional and cry like a baby.
Living without you is driving me crazy
Not being with you anymore is causing me to feel insane and overwhelmed with emotions, leading me to cry like a baby.
Well, I know now, that you're not a plaything
I am aware that you are not a mere object to play with, but a human being with feelings and emotions, who deserves to be treated with respect.
As I look back on a love so sweet
When I reminisce about our once-sweet love, it makes me cry like a baby.
Oh, every road is a lonely street
Without you, every path I take feels lonely and incomplete, making me cry like a baby.
Today we passed on the street, and you just walked on by...
When we saw each other today, you ignored me and kept walking, causing my heart to sink and making me cry like a fool.
Oh when I think about the good love you gave me
Revisiting the memories of the love you once gave me makes me teary-eyed and cry like a baby.
I cry, I cry, I cry
All I can do is cry from the pain and heartache of losing you, it's a never-ending cycle of tears.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN PENN, SPOONER OLDHAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alan George Barstow
Even taking Alex's phenomenal voice out of the equation, this magnificent track is still worth listening to for the incredible bass line alone.
Melinda Mann
I GREW UP WITH these guys! Good ROCK 'N' ROLL never gets old!
9 Damage Done
Yep jus the people that enjoy itπ―
Bob Krasowski
1:30
PAULA AURORA ESPINOZA PALMA
La mejor epoca del rock n roll. Los mejores bandas, espectacular
Thomas Stillman
They had some great songs that stood the test of time.
Good times and bad times back then.πΊπ²
robert thacher
Love the sitar sound on the guitar. Nice solo. Hammond B3 and horns. The girls singing back up. An excelent followup to The Letter! An underrated 60's band!
Halia Eetus
It was a Danelectro side brand guitar. Used on many recordings rather than actual sitars.
TheBob3759
Agreed.
Gary Russell
It was an electric sitar. Citing Wikipedia: "...American Sound Studio's house band, in the instrumental backing, which featuresΒ session guitaristΒ Reggie YoungΒ playing anΒ electric sitar." - [Cry Like a Baby]
But that IS FUNNY how they show a sitar sound coming from an electric guitar.