1) Hailed from Philadelph… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 artists called Touch of Class:
1) Hailed from Philadelphia. They released three albums in the second half of the 70's. Members: Gerald Jackson, Pete Jackson.
2) Touch of Class is a pop duo from Pretoria, South Africa, founded in 1985 by Deon van der Merwe and Ronell Erasmus. They originally featured as the backing band for Anneli van Rooyen, Manuel Escorcio en André Schwartz. Their musical career officially launched in the early nineties, with their debut album, 'Ek en my Meisie', reaching gold status in 1992 and platinum status in 1994.
In 2011 Ronell left the group and decided to focus only on her solo career as a Gospel musician. In 2012 Ruhan du Toit joined Touch of Class until 2019 when he embarked on a solo career. In 2019, Dusty Dixon joins Touch of Class.
Cry To Me
Touch of Class Lyrics
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And nobody calls you on the phone
Don′t you feel like crying
Don't you feel like crying
C′mon baby, cry to me
When you're all alone in your lonely room
And there's nothing but the smell of perfume
Don′t you feel like crying
C'mon baby, cry to me
Nothing no nothing
Could be sadder than a glass of wine alone
Loneliness loneliness
It just a waste of time
And I know that nobody leaves you all alone
Here come take my hand, baby, cry to me
When you′re waiting for a voice to come
Late in the midnight hour there is no one
Don't you feel like crying
Don′t you feel like crying
C'mon baby, cry to me
Nothing no nothing
Could be sadder than a glass of wine alone
Loneliness loneliness
Is such a waste of your time
And I know that nobody, would ever have to walk all alone
But you can take my hand, baby, and walk with me
When you′re waiting for a voice to come
Late in the midnight hour and there is no one
Don't you feel like crying
Don't you feel like crying
C′mon baby, cry to me
Baby Ooohh baby, cry to me
Ooohh baby, cry to me
Won′t you C'mon baby, cry to me
In "Cry to Me" by Touch of Class, the lyrics express the loneliness and heartache experienced when someone you love leaves you and you are left feeling abandoned. The opening lines describe the feeling of being alone and neglected, with no one reaching out to offer comfort or support. The repetition of "Don't you feel like crying" emphasizes the overwhelming sadness and the need to release those pent-up emotions.
The second paragraph continues to emphasize the solitude and emptiness the singer feels in their lonely room. The mention of the smell of perfume suggests that the absence of their loved one is still very present, reminding them of the intimacy they once shared. The invitation to "cry to me" indicates a desire to be there for the person in their time of need, to provide a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on.
The following lines highlight the despair and futility of wallowing in loneliness. The comparison of a glass of wine alone as the saddest thing reflects the idea that indulging in sorrow while isolated is a wasted opportunity for connection and companionship. The desire to alleviate this sadness becomes clear as the lyrics encourage the listener to take the singer's hand and find solace together.
The final verse reinforces the yearning for companionship in the late-night hours when silence seems to amplify the feeling of abandonment. The repetition of "Don't you feel like crying" creates a sense of urgency and encourages the listener to reach out for support. The repeated plea to "cry to me" further reiterates the singer's willingness to offer comfort and companionship.
Overall, "Cry to Me" expresses the universal emotions of loneliness, abandonment, and the need for someone to lean on during difficult times. It captures the deep longing to have someone to share in one's pain and reminds us of the healing power of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
When your baby leaves you all alone
When the person you love abandons you and you are left by yourself
And nobody calls you on the phone
And you don't receive any phone calls or messages from anyone
Don't you feel like crying
Don't you feel the need to express your sadness through tears
Don't you feel like crying
Don't you feel the need to express your sadness through tears
C′mon baby, cry to me
Come on, my love, let me be there for you and comfort you while you let out your emotions
When you're all alone in your lonely room
When you find yourself completely by yourself in your isolated room
And there's nothing but the smell of perfume
And all you can sense is the lingering scent of perfume, reminding you of someone's presence
Don't you feel like crying
Don't you feel the need to express your sadness through tears
Don't you feel like crying
Don't you feel the need to express your sadness through tears
C'mon baby, cry to me
Come on, my love, let me be there for you and comfort you while you let out your emotions
Nothing no nothing
Absolutely nothing
Could be sadder than a glass of wine alone
Could be more sorrowful than sitting by yourself with a glass of wine
Loneliness loneliness
The state of feeling alone and isolated
It just a waste of time
It is simply an unproductive and meaningless use of time
And I know that nobody leaves you all alone
And I am aware that nobody should ever abandon you or make you feel deserted
Here come take my hand, baby, cry to me
So come here, take my hand, my love, and allow yourself to cry in my presence
When you're waiting for a voice to come
When you are eagerly anticipating the sound of someone's voice
Late in the midnight hour there is no one
In the late hours of the night, when it feels like there is no one around
Don't you feel like crying
Don't you feel the need to express your sadness through tears
Don't you feel like crying
Don't you feel the need to express your sadness through tears
C'mon baby, cry to me
Come on, my love, let me be there for you and comfort you while you let out your emotions
Nothing no nothing
Absolutely nothing
Could be sadder than a glass of wine alone
Could be more sorrowful than sitting by yourself with a glass of wine
Loneliness loneliness
The state of feeling alone and isolated
Is such a waste of your time
Is a pointless and unproductive way to spend your time
And I know that nobody, would ever have to walk all alone
And I understand that nobody should ever have to face solitude without anyone by their side
But you can take my hand, baby, and walk with me
However, you can hold my hand, my love, and together we can face the journey ahead
When you're waiting for a voice to come
When you are eagerly anticipating the sound of someone's voice
Late in the midnight hour and there is no one
In the late hours of the night, when it feels like there is no one around
Don't you feel like crying
Don't you feel the need to express your sadness through tears
Don't you feel like crying
Don't you feel the need to express your sadness through tears
C′mon baby, cry to me
Come on, my love, let me be there for you and comfort you while you let out your emotions
Baby Ooohh baby, cry to me
My love, oh my love, let me be your pillar of support as you shed your tears
Ooohh baby, cry to me
Oh my love, let me be the person you lean on as you release your sadness
Won′t you C'mon baby, cry to me
I implore you, my love, please come to me and allow me to provide solace for your tears
Writer(s): Bert Berns
Contributed by Mason H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.