In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Without you baby
I feel worthless
I'm livin on the edge
It's been an hour
Since you've been gone
And that's too long
So come back home
I can't live without you
So I'll cry for you
Do anything that I can
To feel that touch from your hand
Sorry that I want you
Lady what do I do
You know you're everything I do
Ooh yeah
Do what you want me to
I would do anything
Get on my knees for you
Ooh, baby
What else is there to do
I don't know, I don't know
But I'll cry
Lady I, will cry for you tonight
Tonight
Lady I, will cry for you tonight
Tonight
You spoil me girl
Like a child
When you're not here I can't even smile
I can't think without you
My mind is always with you
It's amazing what you do
To keep me falling in love with you
Girl you all that I know
Where else can I go
You know you're everything I do, oh baby, oh we
Do what you want me to
Anything you need from me baby
Get on my knees for you, ho, oh, oh
What else is there to do
I don't know, I don't know
But I'll cry
Lady I, will cry for you tonight
Tonight, tonight
Lady I, will cry for you tonight (Tonight, tonight)
Help me out baby, help me out baby, yes
I don't know what else to say
I don't know what else to say
K-ci help me sing it
Jojo I'm right here, yes I am (I will cry for you)
I will cry for you, lady
Sometimes my pillow gets so wet with tears
I don't have no one to call my own
I want you back baby
Lady I, will cry for you tonight
Tonight
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
I feel worthless
I'm livin on the edge
It's been an hour
Since you've been gone
And that's too long
So come back home
I can't live without you
So I'll cry for you
Do anything that I can
To feel that touch from your hand
Sorry that I want you
Lady what do I do
You know you're everything I do
Ooh yeah
Do what you want me to
I would do anything
Get on my knees for you
Ooh, baby
What else is there to do
I don't know, I don't know
But I'll cry
Lady I, will cry for you tonight
Tonight
Lady I, will cry for you tonight
Tonight
You spoil me girl
Like a child
When you're not here I can't even smile
I can't think without you
My mind is always with you
It's amazing what you do
To keep me falling in love with you
Girl you all that I know
Where else can I go
You know you're everything I do, oh baby, oh we
Do what you want me to
Anything you need from me baby
Get on my knees for you, ho, oh, oh
What else is there to do
I don't know, I don't know
But I'll cry
Lady I, will cry for you tonight
Tonight, tonight
Lady I, will cry for you tonight (Tonight, tonight)
Help me out baby, help me out baby, yes
I don't know what else to say
I don't know what else to say
K-ci help me sing it
Jojo I'm right here, yes I am (I will cry for you)
I will cry for you, lady
Sometimes my pillow gets so wet with tears
I don't have no one to call my own
I want you back baby
Lady I, will cry for you tonight
Tonight
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
Baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
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Cry for You Lyrics as written by Raymond E. Jones Donald Earle Degrate
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