(Ooh-ooh, hoo-hoo-hoo! Ooh-ooh hoo-hoo!)
Cry to me, now
You gonna cry to me, yeah!
You’re gonna walk back through the heartaches
You’re gonna walk back through the pain
(Shed those) Shed those lonely teardrops
The reaction of your cheating game
You got to cry to me, now!
You’re gonna cry – cry – cry to me, yeah! Yeah!
Lord knows how I get from the heartaches
Lord that leadeth me, yeah!
And now I’m by the still water
You’ve got to cry to me, yea-ea-eah!
You gonna cry to me now
You’ve got to cry – cry – cry to me, yeah!
You’re gonna spend those lonely hours
You’re gonna shed those lonely tears
(Walk back) Walk back through the heartaches
(Walk back) Walk back through the pain
(Shed those) Shed those lonely teardrops
The reaction of your cheating game
You’re gonna to cry to me, now!
You got to cry – cry – cry to me, yeah!
Saying, (don’t know) don’t know – know how I get from the heartaches
(Lord that) Lord that leadeth me, yeah-eah-eah!
(Shed those lonely teardrops) Now I’m by the still water
(The reaction of your cheating game) Gonna cry to me now, hey!
(Cry) Cry
(Cry) Cry
Unpacking the Heartache in “Cry To Me”
“Cry To Me” by Bob Marley is a soulful reflection on heartbreak and the consequences of betrayal. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a lover coming to terms with the pain caused by someone’s infidelity. Marley’s emotive delivery underscores the message that actions have consequences, as the protagonist demands their former lover to face the loneliness and regret they’ve brought upon themselves. The repeated call to “cry to me” serves as both a plea and a declaration of strength, emphasizing personal growth and resilience after enduring emotional turmoil.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bob Marley
- Songwriter: Bob Marley