Cry – English Lyrics

• By: HAIM

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into HAIM's 'Cry,' a deeply emotional and relatable song that offers a unique window into processing heartbreak and grief. With Este Haim's raw and powerful lead vocals, you'll feel every nuance of lingering pain and the eventual catharsis of moving on. This song is special not only for its lyrical honesty but also for showcasing a new vocal dimension for HAIM, making it a compelling listen for anyone seeking to understand emotional expression through music.

[English]

And I just cry, cry

And I don't know why

And I just cry, cry, cry

...

Seven hours and I feel no pain

Oh, it's not terrifying, it's not anything

And I feel that I am holding strong

Then I'm telling a story and I have to say your name

And I'm overcome

And I just cry, cry

And I don't know why

I just cry, cry

When I realize

Seven stages of grief

And I don't know which I'm on

I'm past the anger, past the rage

But the hurt ain't gone

You just told me what I wanted to hear

Never gave me more than almost nothing, honey, year after year

And I just wish that I could hate you how I want to

But, baby, I can't

So I just cry, cry

And I don't know why

I just cry, cry

When I realize

That the tears have all been shed

And I can finally see it clear

I'm not caught up in the fear

I don't have to pay the debt, ooh

I just cry, cry

And I don't know why, no I don't know why

I just cry, cry, ooh

I keep on asking God why I can't stop crying

I just cry, I did my best for peace

Cry, I sought out the answer, but

And I don't know why, The pain was automatic

But I just couldn't find it

I just cry, The pain was automatic

Cry, And I just couldn't stop it

When I realize

And I'm okay with how it feels to keep on crying

I just cry, I'm such a mess and an addict

Cry, But now I'm moving through it

And I'm in a state of mind where silence feels like lying

I just cry, I've been torn up about it

Cry, But now I'm moving through it

When I realize

Won't try to stop it, so I'll just keep on crying

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears, typically as an expression of emotion noun - a loud, sharp sound; a shout
pain /peɪn/ A1	noun - physical or emotional suffering
terrifying /ˈtɛrɪfaɪɪŋ/ B2	adjective - causing great fear; frightening
grief /ɡriːf/ B2	noun - deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death
anger /ˈæŋɡər/ A2	noun - a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
rage /reɪdʒ/ B2	noun - violent, uncontrollable anger
hurt /hɜːrt/ A2	verb - to cause pain or injury to adjective - in pain; sore
hate /heɪt/ A2	verb - to feel intense dislike for
silence /ˈsaɪləns/ B1	noun - the absence of sound
lying /ˈlaɪɪŋ/ B1	verb - to make an untrue statement; to be in a horizontal position
addict /ˈædɪkt/ C1	noun - a person who is dependent on a substance or activity
stages /ˈsteɪdʒɪz/ B1	noun - separate steps or phases in a process
realize /ˈriːəˌlaɪz/ B1	verb - to become aware of something; to understand fully
overcome /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/ B2	verb - to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty
fear /fɪər/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous