Lyrics
When it's crying time again
Indicates a recurring period of emotional distress or sadness.
You're gonna leave me
Anticipation of being abandoned or left alone.
I can see that far away look in your eyes
Observation of a distant or aloof expression in the partner's eyes, signaling emotional detachment.
I can tell by the way you hold me darling
Sensing the lack of affection or intimacy in the partner's embrace.
That it won't be long before it's crying time
Predicting that sadness or emotional pain is imminent and inevitable.
Now they say that absence makes
Expresses the notion that being apart intensifies feelings of affection.
The heart grow fonder
Belief that distance strengthens emotional attachment.
And that tears are only rain
Comparing tears shed in a relationship to rain nurturing love.
To make love grow well my love for you
Expresses a doubt that additional tears could deepen the love already present.
Could never grow stronger
Belief that the love for the partner is already at its peak and cannot grow further.
If I live to be 100 years old
Hyperbolic statement emphasizing the steadfastness of emotions toward the partner.
When it's crying time again
Reiterates the expected return of a period of emotional distress.
You're gonna leave me
Reaffirmation of the fear of being abandoned.
I can see that far away look in your eyes
Observation of emotional detachment through the partner's distant look.
I can tell by the way you hold me darling
Noticing a lack of intimacy in the way the partner holds the speaker.
That it won't be long before it's crying time
Expectation of impending emotional pain based on the partner's behavior.
Now you say you've found someone
Partner's claim of finding someone else they love more.
That you love better
Pattern of previous occurrences where the partner finds someone else.
That's the way it's happened
Explanation of how things have transpired in past relationships.
Every time before
Asserts the certainty of the partner's departure and ensuing emotional distress.
And as sure as the sun comes up tomorrow
Expresses the inevitability of emotional pain when the partner leaves.
Crying time will start when you
Confirmation that emotional distress will commence upon the partner's departure.
Walk out the door
Indication that the partner's exit triggers the start of emotional turmoil.
When it's crying time again
Reiteration of the anticipation of another bout of emotional distress.
You're gonna leave me
Reaffirmation of the fear of being abandoned.
I can see that far away look in your eyes
Observation of emotional detachment through the partner's distant look.
I can tell by the way you hold me darling
Noticing a lack of intimacy in the way the partner holds the speaker.
That it won't be long before it's crying time
Expectation of impending emotional pain based on the partner's behavior.
That it won't be long before it's crying time
Reiteration of the inevitability of forthcoming emotional distress.
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