Cry
The Philosopher Kings Lyrics
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You don't know
You don't know how to ease my pain
Don't you hear any voices crying?
That's the sound of my love dying
Or is it the rain?
You don't know how to play the game
You make me want to cry
You make me want to cry
You don't know what the sound is darling
That's the sound of my tears falling
Or is it the rain?
You don't know how to play this game
And you cheat, and you lie
You make me want to cry
You make me want to cry
You don't even know how to say goodbye
Ohhh-yeah
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You don't know how to ease my pain
And you cheat, girl you lie
You make me girl
You make me want to cry
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me want to
You make me want to
You make me want to cry
The Philosopher Kings' song "Cry" is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain of a failed relationship. The singer addresses their partner, telling them that they don't know how to ease the pain they feel inside. The sounds of crying and tears falling are juxtaposed with possible rain, evoking a sense of desolation and loneliness. The partner is accused of cheating and lying, which adds to the singer's frustration and sadness. The chorus emphasizes the overwhelming feelings of sorrow and despair, and the inability to find release through tears.
The first verse of the song suggests a sense of desperation, with the singer questioning their partner's ability to recognize their pain. The use of the word "darling" in the second verse adds a layer of affection, which is paired with the realization that the relationship has failed. The final verse is particularly poignant, as the singer accuses their partner of not even knowing how to say goodbye, which makes the pain even worse.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know how to ease my pain
The singer's pain is not understood by the listener
You don't know
The listener is ignorant of the singer's feelings
Don't you hear any voices crying?
The singer is begging the listener to be sympathetic to their cries
That's the sound of my love dying
The cries are a reflection of the artist's love dying inside of them
Or is it the rain?
There is uncertainty as to whether the sound is the actual crying or if it is simply the rain outside
You don't know how to play the game
The listener is acting inappropriately and causing the singer harm
And you cheat, and you lie
The listener is behaving in a dishonest manner
You make me want to cry
The listener's actions are causing the artist to become emotionally distressed
You don't even know how to say goodbye
The listener lacks the ability to end things with the artist in a respectful way
That's the sound of my tears falling
The sound of the crying is revealed as being caused by the artist's own tears
You make me girl
The listener's actions are directly causing the singer's emotions to change
You make me want to
The artist is being motivated by the listener's actions to feel a certain way
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEVIN GODLEY, LOL CREME
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@emilysuuu
Suddenly remembered this song. Always sang this song with my dad while growing up! Good memories!
@jeanniekeshane9951
LOVE THIS SONG!!!
@Ejexion
I remember hearing this in '98, my first year as a teenager. I was born when the original came out, but was oblivious to the fact that this was a cover. To me, this was just a mind-bending original. To hear it now, it still hits hard.
@FreakySalamander
i used to luvvv them back in the days...
@rudfil
. . . what a great version of this classic tune, almost like it more than the original.
@V62926685
I'm from NB, and I now live in Mississippi... Just introduced my family to The Philosopher Kings / Prozzak... Especially Prozzak since my daughter now loves them :P It's cool to finally see "Milo and Simon" irl.. I had never known til a couple days ago that they were a part of Philosopher Kings :P Love this band!
@carlnikolov
Great cover
@cityhunter2501
cool didnt know this was a cover and wow 1997! i discovered this song in 2003
@so_511
Love them 💕💕💕
from Japan .
@derawket
this tune takes me back... that bitch