The band, from London, UK, started out as The Dave Clark Quintet in 1957, with Dave Clark on drums, Dave Sanford on lead guitar, Chris Walls on bass, Don Vale on piano (and arranger) and a saxophone player. By 1962, the band had changed its name to The Dave Clark Five and settled on the line-up that continued until the band called it a day in 1970: Dave Clark (drums, vocals; born December 15, 1939), Lenny Davidson (guitar; born May 30, 1944), Rick Huxley (bass; born August 5, 1942; died February 11, 2013), Denis Payton (saxes, harmonica, vocals; born August 11, 1943, died December 17, 2006), Mike Smith (keyboards, vocals; born December 6, 1943, died February 28, 2008).
Between 1964 and 1967, the band had 17 records in the US Billboard Top 40, with 12 Top 40 United Kingdom hits.
The DC5 disbanded in 1970, having placed three singles on the UK chart that year, two of which reached the Top Ten. That same year, Davidson, Huxley and Payton left and Alan Parker and Eric Ford joined on lead guitar and bass; this line-up, renamed "Dave Clark & Friends", lasted until 1973.
Crying Over You
The Dave Clark Five Lyrics
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Don't cry in my arms tonight
I'll be cryin' over you
Just say it's over
I won't let you know tonight
I'll be cryin' over you
Like a fool with open arms
Never thought you'd ever go
And hurt me, hurt me
I know it's over
But you'll never know tonight
I'll be cryin' over you
I gave myself to you
Like a fool with open arms
Never thought you'd ever go
And hurt me, hurt me
I know it's over
But you'll never know tonight
I'll be cryin' over you
The Dave Clark Five's song "Crying Over You" is a melancholic ballad about heartbreak and unrequited love. In the song, the singer addresses their lover, begging them not to cry in their arms if they do not truly love them. Despite the pain of rejection, the singer admits that they will be the one crying over the loss of the relationship. They gave themselves fully to their lover and never imagined being hurt in return. The relationship is over, but the singer cannot help but cry and mourn the love they once had.
The lyrics are simple yet poignant, capturing the raw emotions of heartbreak and rejection. The song's melody further emphasizes the melancholy mood, with its slow and gentle guitar chords, evoking a sense of longing and sorrow. The Dave Clark Five's musical style was mostly upbeat rock and roll, so "Crying Over You" showcases a rare softer side of the band.
Line by Line Meaning
If you don't love me
If you don't have any love for me
Don't cry in my arms tonight
Please don't express your sorrow in my embrace this evening
I'll be cryin' over you
I'll be shedding tears because of you
Just say it's over
Please let me know if it's finished
I won't let you know tonight
Tonight is not the right time to inform me
I'll be cryin' over you
I'll be shedding tears because of you
I gave myself to you
I devoted myself to you
Like a fool with open arms
I displayed my vulnerability to you
Never thought you'd ever go
I never believed you could ever leave me
And hurt me, hurt me
And cause me pain and agony
I know it's over
I'm well aware that things have come to an end
But you'll never know tonight
However, I won't inform you of this tonight
I'll be cryin' over you
I'll be shedding tears because of you
I gave myself to you
I devoted myself to you
Like a fool with open arms
I displayed my vulnerability to you
Never thought you'd ever go
I never believed you could ever leave me
And hurt me, hurt me
And cause me pain and agony
I know it's over
I'm well aware that things have come to an end
But you'll never know tonight
However, I won't inform you of this tonight
I'll be cryin' over you
I'll be shedding tears because of you
Contributed by Aria K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Samantha M. Samoranos
I love the Dave Clark Five because of their beautiful songs and voices!
James Marshall
Kind of rare to have Lenny (he wrote it) sing lead and Mike singing high harmony.
Jorge Mario Rodas
This one has been one of my favorites since I first heard it. It is so sentimental really, and we indeed do cry not of pain but mainly of frustration we lost what we did not want to lose. Very nice to remember when one was young and so sentimental.
Jorge Mario Rodas
A nice sentimental through sad love ballad this one has been one of my favorites for 54 years now. What I like about this song is it shows we men have feelings too although we do not always show them as girls or women do as they are more spontaneous. Many girls or women think we don't feel anything because we don't cry in front of them but we do feel and are hurt by the things they sometimes do to us.
NANCYFLORESSANTOS
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james parker
Just discovered this DC5 unknown classic bout 2 months ago, can't stop listening to it...those harmonies are just the best... luv it!!ย Makes me wish the song was 10 minutes long!
Samantha M. Samoranos
When I listen to Dave Clark Five songs, I feel great!
Josefina Oronan
Untill now,my love of the Dave Clark Five is still on the high level.
Jorge Mario Rodas
Fine old sentimental song. It is one of the best of the soft ballads the DC5 recorded. Very sentimental and nice to hear over fifty years later.
Jorge Mario Rodas
Beautiful through sad love song. One of my favorites from the DC5 and one I still like to hear. It describes very well what one feels when one realizes the love one had exists no more. And as the song says we feel like crying even if we don't do it.