If I Cry
Emotional Waves: If I Cry by Lorrie Morgan Unveiled
Lyrics
They're only tears reach up and touch one
Expressing that tears are the only way to truly reach and connect with someone emotionally.
They come from the way you touch me
Describing that the tears are a result of the way the person is touched.
Tears rise like a tide to the moon
Comparing tears to a rising tide, symbolizing emotional intensity, possibly influenced by the moon's gravitational pull.
When the heart of a woman is open to you
Highlighting that a woman's heart opens up when she is emotionally connected to someone.
If I cry, it only means I want you closer
Suggesting that crying is a way of expressing a desire for emotional closeness.
Don't be afraid, follow me wherever I go
Encouraging the person not to fear, and to follow the singer wherever she goes.
Stay with me, even if it feels like I'm breaking
Asking the listener to stay with the singer even during difficult times.
'Cause I can only give you everything if I cry
Implying that the singer can only fully give everything when she allows herself to cry.
I need your hand touch me in the darkness
Expressing a need for physical touch, especially in challenging or dark times.
Tenderness alone can understand
Emphasizing that tenderness is the key to understanding the singer's emotions.
That love knows, more than it can say
Suggesting that love transcends verbal expression and conveys more than words can articulate.
Like a river of surrender, it's washed us away
Using imagery of a river to depict the overwhelming power of love that has swept the individuals away.
If I cry, it only means I want you closer
Reiterating that crying is a signal of the desire for emotional closeness.
Don't be afraid, follow me wherever I go
Encouraging the person to overcome fear and continue following the singer.
Stay with me, even if it feels like I'm breaking
Urging the listener to stay, even when it feels challenging, as it is part of the emotional process.
'Cause I can only give you everything if I cry
Stating that the singer can only give everything when she allows herself to cry.
These tears are water from a flame
Metaphorically describing tears as water originating from a flame, possibly symbolizing intense emotions.
Lay down in the fire and let it rain
Suggesting that embracing emotional pain is like laying down in the fire and letting it rain, indicating a cleansing or purifying process.
If I cry, it only means I want you closer
Reiterating that crying is a way of expressing a desire for emotional closeness.
Don't be afraid, follow me wherever I go
Encouraging the person to overcome fear and continue following the singer.
Stay with me, even if it feels like I'm breaking
Urging the listener to stay, even when it feels challenging, as it is part of the emotional process.
'Cause I can only give you everything
Affirming that the singer can only give everything when she allows herself to cry.
Yes, I can only give you everything if I cry
Concluding that the singer can only give everything if she allows herself to express emotions through crying.
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