I Could Cry
Soulful Desperation: Unveiling the Depths of Emotion in 'I Could Cry'
Lyrics
Oh, sometimes I could cry
Expressing a feeling of deep emotion, possibly sadness or frustration.
Woman I could just lay down and die
Feeling overwhelmed, suggesting a desire to escape or give up.
Oh, sometimes I could cry
Reiteration of the intense emotional state, emphasizing a sense of vulnerability.
Woman I could just lay down and die
Continued expression of emotional distress, contemplating the idea of surrender.
Well if you listen to the story now
Introducing Buddy, who will provide insight into the reasons behind the singer's emotional turmoil.
My pal Buddy will tell you the reason why
Setting the stage for Buddy to share the narrative or explanation for the singer's emotional state.
My baby needs and she love me
Affirmation of the singer's partner's needs and love, establishing a positive aspect in the relationship.
In the evenin' when I come home
Describing the evening routine when the singer returns home, highlighting a specific time of interaction with the partner.
Whoa, my baby needs and she love me
Reiteration of the partner's needs and love during the evening, emphasizing consistency.
In the evenin' when I come home, oh yes
Highlighting a paradox: despite the partner's love, the singer feels that everything they do is wrong.
But seems like everything I do
Expressing a sense of frustration and helplessness, suggesting a continuous struggle in the relationship.
Everything I do is wrong
Reiteration of the theme that everything the singer does seems to be perceived as wrong.
I used to have plenty money
Reflecting on a time when the singer had wealth and the best clothing.
The finest clothes in town
Describing a period of material abundance and social status.
Nothin' ever got in my way until
Introducing a turning point marked by the arrival of a disruptive force.
You come to get me down
Suggesting that the disruptive force negatively impacted the singer's life.
I'm say'n mercy, mercy, mercy baby
Imploring for mercy, possibly acknowledging a mistake or wrongdoing.
Ooh have mercy on me, oh yes
Reiterating the plea for mercy and understanding from the partner.
I'll always love you darlin'
Expressing an enduring love for the partner despite challenges.
No matter what you do
Committing to love the partner unconditionally, regardless of their actions.
Now listen closely baby
Initiating a direct address to the partner, signaling a moment of honesty and vulnerability.
I'll try to change my ways
Promising an attempt to change behavior, indicating a willingness to improve for the sake of the relationship.
Don't go kickin' up trumped up troubles
Advising against causing unnecessary trouble, expressing a desire for peace and stability.
Worry all my days
Conveying the emotional toll of worrying and the impact on the singer's well-being.
Mercy mercy mercy baby
Repetition of the plea for mercy, invoking a higher power or a sense of divine intervention.
Good God mercy be all around
Invoking a sense of divine mercy and protection for the partner and the relationship.
Yes you know I'll be right there
Assuring the partner of the singer's presence and support, even in difficult times.
When the grave digger laid her down
Expressing a commitment to be there for the partner until the end, using the metaphor of the grave digger laying her down.
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