Cry
The Sundays Lyrics


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And I'm standing on a platform
Now I'm staring from a train
And all the trees roll back beside but I'm so oblivious
To the dark to the light
It's all the same

You gave me so much and now it's of the earth
And it makes me cry
(It makes me cry, it makes me cry)
It can make me cry

And you're standing here beside me
In a picture in a frame
And your voice could never fade it's so familiar
Things you said in my head
Every day

You gave me so much
And now it's of the earth
And it makes me cry
(It makes me cry, it makes me cry)
And it can make me cry

You're with me so much
Though you're never with me anymore

And it makes me cry
(It makes me cry, it makes me cry)
It can make me cry




(Oh it makes me cry, it makes me cry)
(Yeah it makes me cry, it can make me cry)

Overall Meaning

The Sundays’ “Cry” is a poignant song that speaks to the universal experience of loss and longing. The lyrics detail the experience of the singer as they stand on a platform and watch the world blur past them as they ride a train, feeling completely disconnected from their surroundings. They are consumed by memories of someone they have lost, someone who gave them so much and now exists only in memory. The imagery captures a sense of the lonely and deeply introspective mood, with the singer struggling to come to terms with the weight of their grief.


The singer’s memories come alive as they describe the person they’ve lost in vivid detail, recalling their voice and the things they used to say. The repetition of the phrase “It makes me cry” creates a sense of emotional overwhelm, as if the singer is unable to hold back the tears that come flooding in as they think about their loss.


Ultimately, “Cry” is an introspective song that speaks to the deeply human experience of longing for the people we’ve loved and lost. It taps into the raw emotions that can be difficult to express, giving voice to the pain and beauty of such intense emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

And I'm standing on a platform
I am in a state of transition or waiting for something.


Now I'm staring from a train
I am moving forward but not necessarily aware of my surroundings.


And all the trees roll back beside but I'm so oblivious
I am too focused on my own thoughts and emotions to notice the passing scenery.


To the dark to the light
My emotions are fluctuating between negative and positive states.


It's all the same
No matter what emotional state I am in, it all feels the same and overwhelming.


You gave me so much and now it's of the earth
You provided me with great things or memories that are now gone or lost.


And it makes me cry (It makes me cry, it makes me cry)
Thinking about or remembering what was lost makes me feel emotional.


And you're standing here beside me
Although physically absent, your memory or image is still present in my mind.


In a picture in a frame
Your likeness is preserved in a physical object, intensifying the feeling of loss.


And your voice could never fade it's so familiar
Your words and mannerisms left a deep and lasting impression on me.


Things you said in my head
I often recall the things you said to me, even when you are not physically present.


Every day
I am reminded of you and your absence on a regular basis.


You're with me so much
I am constantly thinking about you and your impact on my life.


Though you're never with me anymore
You are physically gone and will not be coming back.


And it makes me cry (It makes me cry, it makes me cry)
The realization of your absence brings about strong emotions.


(Oh it makes me cry, it makes me cry)
The pain of loss is overwhelming.


(Yeah it makes me cry, it can make me cry)
The feeling of loss remains persistent in my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID GAVURIN, HARRIET WHEELER

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