Cry Like a Man
Unveiling Emotions: Cry Like a Man
Lyrics
Take a look around you,how much longer can you live
Encourages introspection about the quality of life.
This way
Describes the current state of neglect or disorder.
Trash on the floor from weeks before,just gets deeper
Refers to accumulating waste or mess over time.
By the day
Emphasizes the worsening condition each passing day.
Cant let go of that foolish pride,you keep it locked up
Addresses the struggle in expressing vulnerability.
Inside
Keeping emotions hidden internally.
Time to face the pain,stand up and cry like a man
Encourages confronting emotional pain directly.
Theres no one left to blame now,she had her reason why
Removing the tendency to blame others for circumstances.
She had to go
Accepting the reality of a departed loved one.
The feelings you hid the love you could'nt give kept
Regret for withholding affection, leading to separation.
Her from touchin' your soul
Her inability to connect with the depth of emotions.
You got to break down that fortress inside and
Breaking down emotional barriers within oneself.
Surrender to the tears in your eyes
Allowing oneself to express and release tears.
You'll never be free again til you cry like a man
Freedom linked to emotional expression and vulnerability.
Theres no shame in letting teardrops fall, its a good
Normalizing the act of crying as a healthy release.
Thing it'll be alright
Optimism regarding the healing power of tears.
A little rain can make the trees grow tall,you've got
Metaphorically compares tears to rain aiding growth.
To be strong, so stand up and cry like a man
Emphasizes the necessity of resilience through tears.
You know shes gone for good now,your love is torn
Recognition of an irreparable loss in love.
Beyond repair theres not a trace of a tear on your face
Observation of the absence of emotional display.
There ought to be some there those deep emotions you
Urge to reveal deep-seated emotions hidden inside.
Keep in the dark,if you dont let them out there goin to
Warning about emotional suppression leading to numbness.
Freeze up your heart you'll never be free again til you
Linking emotional freedom with allowing oneself to cry.
Cry like a man So Stand Up and Cry Like a Man
Reiteration of the encouragement to cry and express.
If you are playing with the recordings I have made - try
A note on musical aspects or variation in playing.
Capo on 3rd or 4th fret
Suggests experimenting with a capo for musical effect.
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