Crying
Tommy Novak Lyrics

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I was alright for a while
I could smile for a while
Then I saw you last night
You held my hand so tight
When you stopped to say hello
You wished me well, you couldn't tell

That I'd been crying over you

Crying over you
Then you said so long
And left me standing all alone
Alone and crying

Crying, crying, crying
It's hard to understand
That the touch of your hand
Can start me crying

I thought that I was over you
But it's true, so true
I love you even more than I did before
But darling what can I do?
No you don't love me and I'll always be

Crying over you
Crying over you
Yes, now you're gone
And from this moment on

I'll be crying, crying, crying, crying,
Crying, crying, over you

Overall Meaning

The song "Crying" by Tommy Novak is a melancholic tune that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of heartbreak and the struggles that come with it. The lyrics narrate the experience of the singer, who thought they were doing okay after the end of a relationship, but the sight of their former lover makes them realize that they are not as over them as they thought. The singer's emotions come to the surface and they start crying, unable to control their feelings, even though they try to disguise them with a smile.

The lines "It's hard to understand / That the touch of your hand / Can start me crying" show how the simplest of gestures can have a profound impact on someone, especially when it comes to someone they used to love deeply. The last verse indicates that the singer acknowledges the reality that their ex doesn't return their affections, and they will never get over them, leading to a cycle of crying over them.

The song's melody matches the lyrics' mood, with a slow and melancholic tone that elicits sadness and longing, perfect for the theme of the song. Tommy Novak's emotive voice perfectly captures the pain and anguish of the lyrics, making this song resonate with anyone who has gone through a difficult breakup.

Line by Line Meaning

I was alright for a while
I was doing fine without you

I could smile for a while
I could pretend that everything was okay

Then I saw you last night
But then I saw you last night

You held my hand so tight
You grabbed my hand tightly

When you stopped to say hello
You said hi to me

You wished me well, you couldn't tell
You wished me well, without realizing that seeing you again has made me cry

That I'd been crying over you
I had been crying because of you

Crying over you
I can't stop crying about you

Then you said so long
Then you said goodbye

And left me standing all alone
And left me standing there by myself

Alone and crying
Feeling alone and crying