Party Don't Cry
Tony Toni Toné Lyrics


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Don't cry, dry your eyes, don't cry
Don't cry, dry your eyes, don't cry

If one day I was to wake up dead
And not a single tear, you better not shed
I'm pushing on and on

I'm living up 365
Show you how you're supposed to live your life
That's how it's got to be, 'coz I know

Everybody wants to live, nobody wants to die
When I pass away, party, don't cry
Don't cry, dry your eyes

How are you supposed to live if you're afraid to die?
When I pass away, party, don't cry
Don't cry, dry your eyes

Now go and break it down real cool, all night long
Don't cry, dry your eyes, don't cry

The first day that I opened my eyes
Now that's when you probably should've cried
You see, you got it all wrong

Take it not too fast, not too slow
You got to realize one day we'll go
And if there's one thing for sure, I know

Everybody wants to live, nobody wants to die
When I pass away, party, don't cry
Don't cry, dry your eyes

How are you supposed to live if you're afraid to die?
When I pass away, party, don't cry
Don't cry, dry your eyes

Everybody wants to live, nobody wants to die
When I pass away, party, don't cry
Don't cry, dry your eyes

How are you supposed to live if you're afraid to die?
When I pass away, party, don't cry

Don't cry, dry your eyes, don't cry
Don't cry, dry your eyes, don't cry
Don't cry, dry your eyes, don't cry
Don't cry, dry your eyes, don't cry

Everybody wants to live
When I pass away, party, don't cry
Don't cry, dry your eyes

How are you supposed to live?
When I pass away, party, don't cry
Don't cry, dry your eyes

Everybody wants to live, nobody wants to die
When I pass away, party, don't cry
How are you supposed to live if you're afraid to die?
When I pass away, party, don't cry

Everybody wants to live, nobody wants to die
When I pass away, party, don't cry
How are you supposed to live if you're afraid to die?
When I pass away, party, don't cry

Party, don't cry, party, don't cry for me




How are you supposed to live if you're afraid to die?
When I pass away, party, don't cry

Overall Meaning

The song "Party Don't Cry" by Tony Toni Toné is an upbeat and optimistic message about cherishing life while understanding that death is an inevitable part of it. The song encourages listeners to live their lives to the fullest and appreciate every day without fear of what's to come. The song's lyrics suggest that when the singer eventually does pass away, he wants those who knew him to celebrate his life and not mourn his death. The lyrics "When I pass away, party, don't cry / How are you supposed to live if you're afraid to die?" underline the song's message that being afraid of death is pointless and that life is meant to be celebrated.


The song takes a light-hearted approach to a typically somber topic, encouraging listeners to recognize the fragility of life without dwelling on its brevity. The song's catchy melody and upbeat tempo complement the message of carpe diem, creating a feel-good anthem that invites listeners to dance and sing along.


To sum up, "Party Don't Cry" is an optimistic song that encourages listeners to appreciate every day of their lives without fear of what's to come. The song suggests that death is an inevitable part of life and that we should celebrate the time we have instead of worrying about what's next.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't cry, dry your eyes, don't cry
Stay strong, wipe your tears and do not cry


If one day I was to wake up dead
If I were to die suddenly


And not a single tear, you better not shed
You shouldn't cry for me


I'm pushing on and on
I'm determined to keep moving forward


I'm living up 365
I'm living my life to the fullest every day


Show you how you're supposed to live your life
I want to inspire you to live your life fully as well


That's how it's got to be, 'coz I know
I'm certain and confident in my beliefs


Everybody wants to live, nobody wants to die
We all want to live, but we fear death


When I pass away, party, don't cry
Instead of crying, celebrate my life


Now go and break it down real cool, all night long
Enjoy yourself as you dance all night long


The first day that I opened my eyes
The day I was born


Now that's when you probably should've cried
It's ironic that people cry at death but not at birth


You see, you got it all wrong
Our attitude towards death is misguided


Take it not too fast, not too slow
Live your life at your own pace


You got to realize one day we'll go
We must accept that eventually we all will die


And if there's one thing for sure, I know
I'm certain about this truth


Party, don't cry for me
Celebrate my life and do not cry for me


How are you supposed to live if you're afraid to die?
We cannot live fully if we are constantly afraid of death




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLEMON TIMOTHY JR. RILEY, DWAYNE P. WIGGINS

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