I'm Not Gonna Cry
Embracing Liberation: I Won't Weep Anymore
Lyrics
I counted up last night
The speaker tallied up their memories from the past night.
All our little times
Reflecting on various moments or instances shared with someone.
You, yes you
The addressed person is specifically mentioned.
Were just a drop in the rain
Comparing the person to a small part of something much larger and more abundant (a drop in the rain).
And even if I can't
Expressing doubt about reconnecting physically or emotionally with the person.
Ever touch you again
The speaker acknowledges an inability to physically reach out or connect again.
By myself I will try
Determined to cope alone and attempt to rid themselves of thoughts about the person.
To hide, to lose you, and be lost
Striving to hide emotions, let go of the person, and feel lost without them.
But I'm not gonna cry anymore for you
Declaring a decision not to shed tears anymore for the addressed person.
And don't you ask for me
Asserting the addressed person not to seek comfort or attention from the speaker.
I'm not gonna cry anymore for you
Reiterating the resolve not to cry for the addressed person.
And don't you ask for me
Reinforcing the message of not wanting the addressed person to seek emotional support.
Oh, I got drunk last night
Recalling an instance of intoxication, likely triggered by thoughts about past moments.
Thinking about our times
Reflecting on shared experiences, similar to line 2 but with a focus on drunken reminiscence.
You, yes you
Again specifying the addressed person in the memories.
Were just a drop in the wine
Comparing the person to a small part of something more enjoyable (a drop in the wine).
And even if I can't
Expressing doubt about reconnecting physically or emotionally with the person, repeating line 5.
Ever touch you again
Reiterating the impossibility of physically reconnecting or touching the person again.
By myself I will try
Expressing determination to cope independently with the separation.
To hide, to lose you, and be lost
Reiterating the intent to hide feelings, let go, and feel adrift without the person.
But I'm not gonna cry anymore for you
Repeatedly emphasizing the resolve not to cry anymore for the addressed person and not wanting them to seek the speaker's emotional support.
And don't you ask for me
-I'm not gonna cry anymore for you
-And don't you ask for me
-I'm not gonna cry anymore for you
-And don't you ask for me
-I'm not gonna cry anymore for you
-And don't you ask for me
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