Sonny Cried
Love's Dilemma: Sonny's Tears and the Heart's Crossroads
Lyrics
I cried all night for Sonny
I expressed deep sadness and sorrow throughout the night for someone named Sonny.
'Til my eyes were dry
I continued crying until there were no more tears left in my eyes.
'Til the oceans overflowed
I cried until the oceans overflowed, symbolizing intense emotional pain and grief.
And the Red Sea turned blue
A metaphorical reference to a significant change or upheaval, as the Red Sea turning blue, possibly signifying a profound transformation or loss.
I cried all night for Sonny
I continued crying for Sonny, suggesting a persistent and deep emotional connection or concern for this person.
I heard he was crying, too
There is a mutual understanding that Sonny is also experiencing intense emotions and shedding tears.
I cried all night for Sonny
I cried throughout the night again for Sonny, emphasizing the depth of emotional pain.
We shook hands and said goodbye
We parted ways, and the speaker and Sonny said their goodbyes, perhaps indicating a separation or the end of a relationship.
His face was etched with sorrow
Sonny's face showed signs of deep sadness, and his heart seemed devoid of color or joy.
His heart without a hue
Describing the emotional state of Sonny, portraying a sense of emptiness or numbness.
I cried all night for Sonny
Once again, the speaker expresses prolonged grief and sorrow for Sonny.
I heard he was crying, too
Reiterating that Sonny, too, is going through a similar emotional turmoil.
When you try and love two people
Reflecting on the challenges of loving two people simultaneously, suggesting that it leads to a difficult choice.
You can't love either one
Explaining the dilemma that loving two people makes it impossible to truly love either.
'Cause after a while you'll have to choose
Highlighting the inevitability of making a choice between the two loves.
Or else love self denial
Suggesting that avoiding making a choice will lead to self-denial and emotional conflict.
I stayed all night with Sonny
The speaker spent the entire night with Sonny, possibly implying a comforting presence during a difficult time.
Like there'd never be another day
Living in the moment, as if there might not be another day, emphasizing the intensity and urgency of the connection.
Go on and sleep 'til sunset
Instructing Sonny to rest until sunset while assuring protection and care.
And I'll watch over you
The speaker is taking on a protective role for Sonny during the night.
I cried all night for Sonny
Expressing continued sorrow and tears throughout the night for Sonny.
I know he was crying, too
Reiterating that Sonny is also experiencing a similar emotional state of crying.
Comment