Now you say you’re lonely
You cried the whole night through
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
Now you say you’re sorry
For being so untrue
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
Now you say you’re sorry
For being so untrue
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
You drove me in and drove me out of my head
While you never shed a tear
Remember, I remember all that you said
You told me love was to come in
This moment you was, you were, you were
Now you say you love me
Well, just to prove you do
Come on and cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
I cried a river over you
I cried a river over
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah…
Exploring Heartbreak and Vindication
“Cry Me A River” as performed by Aerosmith is a soulful rendition of a classic tale of heartbreak and emotional release. The lyrics trace the aftermath of a painful breakup where the narrator confronts a former lover who expresses regret and sorrow. However, instead of reconciliation, there’s a clear sense of vindication—having already endured profound sorrow, the narrator is unmoved by apologies. The repeated refrain, “cry me a river,” becomes both a dismissal and a cathartic demand, urging the former lover to experience the same depth of pain once inflicted. Aerosmith’s delivery brings a gritty, bluesy edge that underscores the emotional weight behind the words.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Arthur Hamilton