The One to Cry
Heart's Dilemma: Love, Betrayal, and Tears
Lyrics
Cry, cry, cry, cry
The repetition of "Cry" emphasizes intense emotions, possibly sorrow or regret.
Cry, cry, cry, cry
-Cry, cry, cry, cry
-Cry, cry, cry, cry
-I told you if I ever caught you fooling 'round again
The singer warned about consequences if their partner cheated again.
That if you were untrue,
Expressing disappointment, stating that the partner was unfaithful.
That you and I were through,
Declaring the end of the relationship due to the partner's unfaithfulness.
But now I've caught you and I know that this should be the end
The singer has caught the partner being unfaithful and believes it's the end of the relationship.
Though I should tell you so
Despite the need to end things, the singer struggles to communicate it.
My heart keeps saying no
Internal conflict, the heart resists ending the relationship.
Oh if I say goodbye
Contemplating saying goodbye to the unfaithful partner.
Then I am gonna be the one to cry
If the singer says goodbye, they will be the one to suffer and cry.
Cry, cry, cry, cry
Reiteration of the emotional pain involved in saying goodbye.
Cry, cry, cry, cry
-Cry, cry, cry, cry
-Cry, cry, cry, cry
-Oh I can't bear to be the one to keep you from my side
The singer struggles with the pain of keeping the unfaithful partner by their side.
How could you be so cruel?
Expressing the partner's cruelty in playing the singer for a fool.
You played me for a fool
Feeling deceived and betrayed by the partner.
But if I change my mind then I will throw away my pride
If the singer changes their mind about ending the relationship, pride will be sacrificed.
So now what should I do?
The singer is uncertain about the right course of action.
Oh how I wish I knew
Expressing a wish for clarity in the situation.
Oh if I say goodbye then I am gonna be the one to cry
If the singer says goodbye, they will be the one to experience emotional pain.
Cry, cry, cry, cry
Reiteration of the emotional turmoil associated with saying goodbye.
Cry, cry, cry, cry
-So now what should I do?
Repeating the internal struggle and uncertainty about the right decision.
Oh how I wish I knew
Expressing the ongoing wish for clarity in the situation.
Oh if I say goodbye then I am gonna be the one to cry
-Cry, cry, cry, cry
Reiteration of the emotional pain and the inevitability of crying if the relationship ends.
Cry, cry, cry, cry
-Cry, cry, cry, cry
-Cry, cry, cry, cry
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