I was alright, for a while
I could smile for a while
But I saw you last night
You held my hand so tight
As you stopped to say hello
Oh, you wished me well
You couldn't tell
That I've been
Crying over you
Crying over you
Then you said so long
Left me standing all alone
Alone and crying
Crying
Crying
Crying
It's hard to understand
But the touch of your hand
Can start me crying
I thought that I was over you
But it's true, so true
I love you even more
Than I did before
But darling, what can I do?
For you don't love me
And I'll always be
Crying over you
Crying over you
Yes, now you're gone
And from this moment on
I'll be crying
Crying
Crying
Crying
Yeah, I'm crying
Crying
Over you
About This Song
"Crying" is a heart-wrenching ballad about the devastating emotional impact of encountering an ex-lover after a breakup, exploring how even a simple touch or greeting can instantly shatter one's composure and reveal hidden pain. The lyrics capture the protagonist's attempt to maintain dignity and appear "all right" while internally falling apart, highlighting the contrast between public facade and private anguish. Orbison's soaring, operatic vocal delivery-ranging from tender vulnerability to powerful, cathartic release-perfectly embodies the song's emotional intensity, while the lush orchestral arrangement builds dramatically to match the crescendo of grief. The song stands as one of the finest examples of Orbison's ability to transform personal heartbreak into universal art, becoming a timeless standard that showcases his extraordinary three-octave range and emotional depth. Its enduring power lies in its honest portrayal of how love's remnants can ambush us when we least expect it, making it one of the most emotionally devastating songs in popular music.
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