Cry

Faith Hill

About Cry

"Cry" is a song recorded by American country music singer Faith Hill; it was the first single from her fifth studio album of the same name (2002). The song was originally written and recorded by singer-songwriter Angie Aparo for his 1999 album, The American. Originally released to country radios, "Cry" crossed over to adult contemporary radios. It spent 11 weeks at number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The song eventually peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, in the United States. "Cry" reached number three on the Canadian Singles Chart and was a top 30 success in the United Kingdom and Australia. In 2003, at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards, Hill won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Cry", marking her second win in the category. This song appears on the video game Karaoke Revolution Volume 2 and was covered by Reagan Strange. 


Year:
2007
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If I had just one tear running down your cheek
Maybe I could cope maybe I'd get some sleep
If I had just one moment at your expense
Maybe all my misery would be well spent

Could you cry a little?  Lie just a little?
Pretend that you're feeling a little more pain?
I gave, now I'm wanting something in return
So cry just a little for me

If your love could be caged, honey I would hold the key
And conceal it underneath the pile of lies you handed me
And you'd hunt and those lies, they'd be all you'd ever find
That'd be all you'd have to know for me to be fine, yeah

And you'd cry a little
You'd die just a little
And baby I would feel just a little less pain
I gave, now I'm wanting something in return
So cry just a little for me

Give it up baby
I hear you're doing fine
Nothing's gonna save me
I can see it in your eyes
Some kind of heartache
Honey, give it a try
I don't want pity
I just want what is mine

Could you cry a little? Lie just a little?
Pretend that you're feeling a little more pain?
I gave, now I'm wanting something in return
So cry just a little for me
Yeah
Cry just a little for me
Whoa whoa
Could you cry a little for me?

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Faith Hill

Faith Hill (born Audrey Faith Perry; September 21, 1967) is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S. Country charts. more »

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Written by: ANGIE APARO

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Cry" was written and first performed by Angie Aparo, an American singer-songwriter who excels at blending Southern Rock, Pop and Country genres.
Song Release and Reception of Original Version
Aparo's original version of "Cry" was included in his 1999 album "The American". Although it wasn't a major charting hit, critics favorably received it for its intense emotional delivery and poignant lyrics.
Faith Hill’s Version
The song gained greater commercial success when Country music star Faith Hill covered it for her 2002 album "Cry". Hill's version peaked at No.12 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of her biggest cross-over successes.
Accomplishments
"Cry" earned Faith Hill her first Grammy Award for "Best Female Country Vocal Performance" in 2003.
Music Video Directing
Peter Lindbergh, a renowned German fashion industry photographer and filmmaker, directed the video for Hill's rendition of "Cry".
Singer’s Emotional Connection
In various interviews, Faith Hill mentioned how deeply she connected with the emotionality and lyrics of the song which is reflected in her intense vocal performance.
Sound Design
Despite it being covered by a country artist, the song "Cry" by Faith Hill has been widely recognized as a pop ballad due, in part, to its lush orchestration and soaring chorus.
Emotional Message
Both Aparo's and Hill's performance of "Cry" is characterized by the emotional, heartfelt exploration of a woman scorned, expressing her pain and imploring her partner to feel the same level of emotional distress.
Song Legacy
"Cry" is one of the signature songs for both Angie Aparo and Faith Hill, primarily owing to its emotional resonance among audiences. It continues to be performed and covered by various artists.
Concert Performances
"Cry" was regularly performed on Faith Hill's 2002 "Cry Tour", making it a fan favorite.

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