In 2011 the band released their first album titled “Cash Only” that is a collection of 10 of their favorite Johnny Cash songs that they covered in their own style.
Cry Cry Cry
The Folsom Prison Gang Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I think you only live to see the lights of town
I wasted my time when I would try, try, try
When the lights have lost their glow you′re gonna cry, cry, cry
I lie awake at night to wait till you come in
You stay a little while and then you're gone again
Every question that I ask I get a lie, lie, lie
For every lie you tell you′re gonna cry, cry, cry
When everyone′s forgotten and you′re left on your own
You're gonna cry, cry, cry
Soon your sugar-daddies will all be gone
You wake up some cold day and find you′re alone
You'll call for me but I′m gonna tell you bye, bye, bye
When I turn around and walk away you'll cry, cry, cry
When your fickle love gets old, no one will care for you
And you′ll come back for me for a little love that's true
I'll tell you no and you′re gonna ask me why, why, why
When I remind you of all of this and you′ll cry, cry, cry
You're gonna cry, cry, cry and you′ll want me then
It'll hurt when you think of all the fool you′ve been
You're gonna cry, cry, cry
The Folsom Prison Gang's song Cry Cry Cry is a classic country song about a relationship that has gone sour. The song speaks to the idea that when someone lives their life only chasing the bright lights and city glamour, they often lose the things that matter most. The singer says that he has wasted his time trying to make the relationship work, but now he recognizes that the woman he's with only cares about the city and its extravagance. When the woman realizes she's been living a life that's gone astray, it's too late to save her faltering relationship. The lyrics imply that she is going to cry, cry, cry all alone in regret, knowing she's lost what she once had.
The singer of the song is hurt and angry, feeling betrayed by the woman who wasn't honest with him. He lies awake at night, waiting for her, only to hear more lies. He knows that the woman's love will eventually get old and no one will care for her anymore. He warns her that when she wants to come back to him, he will refuse her love and she will be left alone to cry, cry, cry. The song touches on concepts like betrayal, regret, and the pain that comes with heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody knows where you go when the sun goes down
It's a common knowledge that you go out mostly at night
I think you only live to see the lights of town
You're too absorbed into city life and its pleasures
I wasted my time when I would try, try, try
I put effort into the pointless act of chasing after you
When the lights have lost their glow you're gonna cry, cry, cry
When the superficiality of your life fades away, you will regret it
I lie awake at night to wait till you come in
I wait up for you at night, hoping you'll come back
You stay a little while and then you're gone again
You only stick around for a short time before leaving again
Every question that I ask I get a lie, lie, lie
Every time I try to understand you, you deceive me
For every lie you tell you're gonna cry, cry, cry
You will feel the consequences of your dishonesty
You're gonna cry, cry, cry and you'll cry alone
Your tears will be shed in isolation
When everyone's forgotten and you're left on your own
When you're abandoned by all who once cared for you
You're gonna cry, cry, cry
You will regret your actions and feel remorse
Soon your sugar-daddies will all be gone
Your financial support system will disappear
You wake up some cold day and find you're alone
You will eventually realize how lonely you are
You'll call for me but I'm gonna tell you bye, bye, bye
You'll reach out to me, but I won't be there for you anymore
When I turn around and walk away you'll cry, cry, cry
You will finally understand the true gravity of the situation and regret losing me
When your fickle love gets old, no one will care for you
When your love fades, you'll be left with no support
And you'll come back for me for a little love that's true
You will beg me for the true love that I once offered
I'll tell you no and you're gonna ask me why, why, why
I'll refuse to give you another chance and you'll be left wondering why
When I remind you of all of this and you'll cry, cry, cry
When I recount all your past mistakes, you'll break down in tears
You're gonna cry, cry, cry and you'll want me then
You will yearn for me when it's too late
It'll hurt when you think of all the fool you've been
You will feel pain when you realize how foolish you've been
You're gonna cry, cry, cry
You will cry tears of regret
Writer(s): John Scott Sherrill, Don Devaney
Contributed by Avery J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.