Cry
Wilson Dan Lyrics


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One more long and lonely night, left here on my own
Do you wanna make me wanna cry?
I lost my baby in the fight, I don't know where you've gone
Do you wanna make we wanna cry?

So I lie alone and I wonder where you've gone
And I dream you're mine wide awake
Don't you wanna make me feel like I'm a thousand stories high?
Don't you wanna make me feel I'll never fail, I'll never die?
Don't you wanna set me free, we'll override the history
Turn to find our destiny and never turn away

The devil was an angel once beautiful like you
Do you wanna make me wanna cry?
I don't care how far you fall, I'll catch you when you do
Do you wanna make me wanna cry?

So I close my eyes try to hold my head up high
And I pray my soul not to break

Don't you wanna make me feel like I'm a thousand stories high?
Don't you wanna make me feel I'll never fail, I'll never die?
Don't you wanna set me free, we'll override the history
Turn to find our destiny and never turn away

Do you really want to say goodbye?
Do you wanna make me wanna cry?

Don't you wanna make me feel like I'm a thousand stories high?
Don't you wanna make me feel I'll never fail no matter why?
Don't you wanna set me free, we'll override the history
Turn to find our destiny and never turn away from me

Don't you wanna make me feel like I'm a thousand stories high?
Don't you wanna make me feel I'll never fail, I'll never die?
Don't you wanna set me free, we'll override the history
Turn to find our destiny and never turn away

Do you really want to say goodbye?




Do you wanna make me wanna cry?
Do you wanna make me wanna cry?

Overall Meaning

The song "Cry" by Wilson Dan tells a story of heartbreak and longing for someone who has left. The first stanza portrays the singer's loneliness and how he lost his love in a fight, making him wonder where they have gone. He then dreams of them while lying alone. The chorus expresses the singer's desire for his love to make him feel invincible, to never doubt himself, and to help him find their destiny together. In the second stanza, the singer mentions an angel that fell, possibly implying the pain he is feeling. He states that he will catch his love when they fall, no matter how far they do. The stanza ends with the singer praying for his soul not to break. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the singer's desire to feel like he is a thousand stories high, emphasizing his need for strength and someone to set him free.


The song captures the emotions that one might feel after a difficult breakup, and the desperation to reunite with their lost love. The song also portrays strength and the power of love to heal emotional wounds. The singer notes that despite everything, he is willing to catch his love when they fall, even if they have fallen from grace. The emotional desperation the singer feels is encapsulated in the title of the song, "Cry."


Line by Line Meaning

One more long and lonely night, left here on my own
Expressing loneliness and abandonment.


Do you wanna make me wanna cry?
Questioning whether the other person wants to hurt the singer.


I lost my baby in the fight, I don't know where you've gone
Expressing confusion and loss after a fight with a loved one.


So I lie alone and I wonder where you've gone
Continuing to express loneliness and abandonment, with a specific focus on the other person.


And I dream you're mine wide awake
Desiring the other person's affection and attention even in waking moments.


Don't you wanna make me feel like I'm a thousand stories high?
Asking for the other person to uplift and inspire the singer.


Don't you wanna make me feel I'll never fail, I'll never die?
Expressing a desire for the other person to bolster confidence and provide a sense of invincibility.


Don't you wanna set me free, we'll override the history
Wanting the other person to work towards a better future together, despite past struggles.


Turn to find our destiny and never turn away
Emphasizing the importance of staying committed to each other and finding their shared destiny.


The devil was an angel once beautiful like you
Comparing the other person to a fallen angel or someone who has strayed.


I don't care how far you fall, I'll catch you when you do
Assuring the other person of the singer's unwavering support and love.


So I close my eyes try to hold my head up high
Trying to maintain a strong demeanor despite feeling hurt and abandoned.


And I pray my soul not to break
Asking for strength and resilience in the face of emotional turmoil.


Do you really want to say goodbye?
Questioning if the other person wants to end the relationship.


Do you wanna make me wanna cry?
Repeating the main question of the song, emphasizing the potential hurt caused by the other person.


Don't you wanna make me feel like I'm a thousand stories high?
Reiterating the desire for the other person to uplift and inspire the singer.


Don't you wanna make me feel I'll never fail no matter why?
Reiterating the desire for invincibility and unwavering confidence.


Don't you wanna set me free, we'll override the history
Reiterating the desire to work towards a better future together, despite past struggles.


Turn to find our destiny and never turn away from me
Reiterating the importance of staying committed to each other and working together towards a shared destiny.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RAY MONK, JODIE WILSON

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Yianni Charalambous

magical song i love it its fantastic although i do thing i would really like it if dan wilson also made a happy album cos most of his songs depressing but wonderful

Erin Young

Why have a never heard of Dan Wilson?? This is amazing.

Soundman103

Great song. Its so good that I want to buy the album.

Alex

Επιτέλους το βρηκα 😍😍

Christinefisher7

Χαίρομαι :)

Vanorah

amazing..♥

ta9iatom13

that's.... amazing...... <3

mposkos92

i have been looking for this song forever! i thought it was the secret smile from semisonic but at last i found it!

ThePTCarter

i have been looking for this song FOREVER!!! i havent heard it in yea.. im so glad i came

Fiona B

Don't you want to make me feel, Like I'm a thousand stories high?, Don't you want to make me feel, I'll never fail, I'll never die?, Don't you want to set me free, We'll override the history

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