There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by lyricalONE 

Cover art for There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) lyrics by Billy Ocean

The songwriter has fallen for a woman who may not yet be over her ex. The songwriter is trying to convey that he is willing to wait for her to be ready ("Until the moment that you give your love to me"). Until then, he has fantasies in his mind of how good their relationship could be.

Another interpretation is that the songwriter has unrequited love for this woman who's a co-worker or a classmate. He doesn't know what she's thinking or feeling. In fact, there is no indication in any of the song lines that she interacts with or even knows the songwriter. He will be crying to "sad songs" if he doesn't even try!