Cry Me a River
Emotive Tale of Heartbreak: "Cry Me a River" Unveiled
Lyrics
Now you say you're lonely
Expressing the perception of the other person feeling lonely.
You cried the long night through
Describing the intense sadness endured throughout the night.
Well you can cry me a river
Challenging the other person to express their sorrow.
Cry me a river
Reinforcing the call for the other person to cry emotionally.
I cried a river over you
Reflecting on personal experience of crying a river over the same person.
Now you say you're sorry
Acknowledging the apology for being unfaithful.
For being so untrue
Expressing regret for the lack of truthfulness in the relationship.
Well you can cry me a river
Reiterating the invitation to express sorrow through tears.
Cry me a river
Repeating the plea for the other person to cry a river.
I cried a river over you
Recalling personal emotional pain and heartbreak.
You drove me
Describing the impact of the other person's actions.
Nearly drove me out of my head
Emphasizing the extent of emotional distress caused.
While you never shed a tear
Contrasting personal tears with the absence of the other person's tears.
Remember? I remember all that you said
Recalling and holding onto the words spoken by the other person.
Told me love was to plebeian
Referring to the belittlement of love, suggesting it was considered inferior.
Told me you were through with me and
Stating the end of the relationship, a declaration of separation.
Now you say you love me
Responding to the claim of love with skepticism.
Well just to prove you do
Challenging the other person to prove their love.
Come on and cry me a river
Repeating the invitation to cry as a demonstration of love.
Cry me a river
Encouraging the other person to shed tears for the speaker.
I cried a river over you
Recalling personal emotional pain and heartbreak.
You drove me
Reiterating the emotional distress caused by the other person.
Nearly drove me out of my head
Emphasizing the impact of the other person's actions on mental well-being.
While you never shed a tear
Highlighting the absence of the other person's emotional response.
Remember I remember all that you said
Recalling and holding onto the words spoken by the other person.
Told me love was to plebeian
Reiterating the idea that love was considered inferior or common.
Told me you were through with me and
Affirming the end of the relationship, repeating the separation.
Now you say you love me
Responding to the claim of love with skepticism.
Well just to prove you do
Challenging the other person to prove their love.
Come on and cry me a river
Repeating the invitation to cry as a demonstration of love.
Cry me a river
Encouraging the other person to shed tears for the speaker.
I cried a river over you
Recalling personal emotional pain and heartbreak.
I cried a river over you
Reiterating the depth of personal sorrow over the relationship.
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