Introduction
Hootie and the Blowfish is an American rock band that gained huge popularity in the 1990s. Their song “Let Her Cry” is one of their most famous and beloved tracks. The song was released in 1994 and quickly became a hit. It won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1996. In this article, we will take a closer look at the lyrics to “Let Her Cry”.
Verse 1
She sits alone by a lamp post
Trying to find a thought that’s escaped her mind
She says Dad’s the one I love the most
But Stipe’s not far behind
She never lets me in
Only tells me where she’s been
When she’s had too much to drink
I say that I don’t care
I just run my hands through her dark hair
Then I pray to God you gotta help me fly away
The first verse of “Let Her Cry” sets the scene for the rest of the song. We meet the protagonist, who is sitting alone by a lamp post, trying to gather her thoughts. We learn that she loves her dad, but also has feelings for someone named Stipe. The protagonist is guarded and doesn’t let anyone in, except when she’s had too much to drink. The narrator consoles her and prays to God for help.
Chorus
And I wonder if she knows
That I’m trying so hard not to get caught up now
But she’s something in the air
And the sun’s still shining but I don’t care
And I know I’m going to steal her away
But nobody knows what I’m gonna say to her
The chorus of “Let Her Cry” is catchy and memorable. The narrator wonders if the protagonist knows that he’s trying not to get too attached. He acknowledges that there’s something about her that he can’t resist, even though he knows he shouldn’t. He plans to steal her away, but hasn’t figured out what he’s going to say to her yet.
Verse 2
Got a little woman and she won’t be true
No, she won’t be true, no, she won’t be true
Got a little woman and she won’t be true
No, she won’t be true, no, she won’t be true
Ain’t got nobody else to turn to
Ain’t got nobody else to turn to
Got a little woman and she won’t be true
The second verse of “Let Her Cry” is a bit more somber. The narrator admits that he has a woman who won’t be true to him. He doesn’t have anyone else to turn to, so he’s stuck with her. This verse adds a layer of complexity to the song and shows that relationships can be messy and difficult.
Chorus
And I wonder if she knows
That I’m trying so hard not to get caught up now
But she’s something in the air
And the sun’s still shining but I don’t care
And I know I’m going to steal her away
But nobody knows what I’m gonna say to her
The chorus is repeated again after the second verse, emphasizing the narrator’s feelings and intentions.
Bridge
Let her cry, if the tears fall down like rain
Let her sing, if it eases all her pain
Let her go, let her walk right out on me
And if the sun comes up tomorrow
Let her be, let her be
The bridge of “Let Her Cry” is perhaps the most famous part of the song. The narrator tells the protagonist to let her cry, let her sing, and let her go. He acknowledges that she may need to walk away from him, and he’s willing to let her do so. The final line, “Let her be, let her be”, is a powerful statement of acceptance and understanding.
Outro
The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, emphasizing the narrator’s feelings and intentions once more.
Conclusion
“Let Her Cry” is a beautiful and emotional song that has resonated with fans for over 25 years. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody is catchy and memorable. Hootie and the Blowfish created a timeless classic with this track, and it remains one of their most beloved songs to this day.
