Crying In The Chapel
jimmy jones & the pretenders Lyrics

Crying in public's an unfortunate thing
It's not ideal to cry in front of others

A woman in love is a delicate thing
When a woman is in love, she is fragile

And a woman who's sad for no reason at all
Sometimes, a woman may feel sad without a specific reason

Will be crying in public, in the car, or the mall
This sadness can lead to crying in public places such as the car or the mall

Crying in public, crying in public
Repetition of the phrase to emphasize its significance

She's on the train, alone there, she sits
A woman may cry in public even if she is alone, such as on a train

Sobbing her heart out, falling to bits
The woman is crying uncontrollably and is emotionally shattered

On a park bench on a sunny day
Crying can happen anywhere, even on a beautiful day in a park

When a woman's distressed, you best look away
It's best to give a distressed woman some privacy and not stare

Feminists claim that we're all the same
Feminists believe in gender equality

But I don't know a man who's felt the same shame
The societal pressure to not show emotions in public is more prevalent for women

She might look a million or only ten cents
A woman's appearance doesn't dictate her emotional state

When mascara runs, there's no recompense
Tears can ruin makeup and cannot be corrected easily

Aristocrat, popper, or the bourgeoisie
Crying in public is not limited to a specific social class

All know what it feels like when life's misery
Everyone, regardless of status, experiences sadness and hardships

Means crying in public, crying in public
Reiteration of the message that crying in public is a common response to sadness

Knowing that everyone sees it revealed
The realization that others can see one's emotions can be uncomfortable

When the heartstrings are pulling you into a field
Intense emotions can feel overpowering

You run through the cornrows and find nowhere to hide
The feeling of being exposed and vulnerable

Then all of a sudden it bursts from inside
Emotions can escalate quickly and become uncontrollable

And you're crying in public, crying in public
Final repetition of the phrase to emphasize its significance

Crying in public, crying in public
Final repetition of the phrase to emphasize its significance

Crying in public, crying in public
Final repetition of the phrase to emphasize its significance