I Want To Cry
Washington Dinah Lyrics

In "I Want To Cry," Washington Dinah expresses the raw emotions and heartache she feels after a significant loss. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and sadness that remains constant despite the passing of time. The opening line, "I want to cry when I hear your name," suggests that even the mere mention of the person's name brings forth overwhelming emotions. It illustrates the depth of the connection and love she once had for this person.

As the song progresses, Washington Dinah reflects on the dreams and possibilities they might have shared together. The line "For dreams we might have shared, though I know you never have cared," reveals a painful realization that those dreams can never be fulfilled because the person she loved never reciprocated her feelings. This sense of unrequited love intensifies the longing and despair she experiences.

The chorus serves as an emotional release and a bridge between verses. It emphasizes her constant state of loneliness and sorrow: "Since you went away, I've been lonely and blue, I spend each lonesome day just crying for you." These lines highlight the depth of her grief and the emptiness she feels in the absence of the person she loved.

The final lines of the song, "I want to cry, for what else can I do when I know I'll never stop loving you," encapsulate the core theme of the song. Despite the pain and realization that the love will never be returned, she remains unable to let go of her feelings. It portrays the complexity of love and the enduring impact it has on our hearts, even when it brings us sadness.