Lyrics
Baby don't you cry no more, no more
Baby, please refrain from shedding tears any longer
Baby don't you cry no more
Reiteration of the plea for the baby not to cry
I been a lot of trouble
Admission of causing trouble in the past
But I won't no more
Commitment to no longer be a source of trouble
Baby don't you cry, no baby don't you cry no more
Reassurance to the baby, emphasizing the cessation of tears
I'm listening to that midnight whistle blow
Reference to listening to a midnight whistle
Just listening to that whistle blow
Continuation of listening to the whistle, possibly symbolizing reflection
And come tomorrow morning
Anticipation of leaving on a train the next morning
I'll be leaving on a train
Confirmation of departure plans
Listening to that whistle blow
Reiteration of listening to the whistle, indicating a moment of contemplation
I confess to being a fool
Admission of foolishness or mistakes
Bled your heart
Reference to causing emotional pain
And did you cruel
Recognition of cruel behavior
So I'll leave you with your eyes closed
Decision to leave the person with eyes closed and turning away, signaling departure
And your head turned from the door
Expression that the person left won't have to cry anymore
And you won't have to cry no more
Reiteration of the assurance that tears will cease
Walk away, sad to say, it's grown thin
Advice to walk away from a situation that has become thin or strained
Love is cold when it's old
Commentary on the coldness of love when it becomes old or worn
You can hold on too long
Caution against holding on to love for too long
So wipe away the sate tear
Encouragement to wipe away tears, suggesting a fresh start
From your eye so red and sore
Reference to red and sore eyes, indicating previous distress
Baby don't you cry no more
Reiteration of the plea for the baby not to cry
Baby don't you cry, no baby don't you cry no more...
Final reassurance that the baby should not cry anymore
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