Let Her Cry
Hootie & the Blowfish
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She sits alone by a lamp post Tryin' to find the 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 And just 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 This morning I woke up alone, found a note standing by the phone Sayin', "Maybe, maybe I'll be back someday" I wanted to look for you You walked in, I didn't know just what I should do So I sat back down and had a beer and felt sorry for myself Sayin' 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 No, no, no, no Let her cry 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, ah Last night I tried to leave, cried so much I could not believe She was the same girl I fell in love with long ago She went in the back to get high I sat down on my couch and cried, yellin' "Oh, mama, please help me" Won't you hold my hand and 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 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 Ah, let her be
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Written by: DARIUS RUCKER, DEAN FELBER, JIM SONEFELD, MARK BRYAN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Song Information1. "Let Her Cry" is a song by American rock band, Hootie & the Blowfish.
2. The song was released in 1995 as the second single from their debut album, "Cracked Rear View".
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Song Success3. It reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
4. "Let Her Cry" won the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.
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Song Composition & Production5. The song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, and Mark Bryan.
6. "Let Her Cry" was produced by Don Gehman, who has worked with other famous artists like John Mellencamp and R.E.M.
7. The song is in the key of G major.
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Music Video8. The music video for "Let Her Cry" is directed by Richard Murray and produced by Sharon Oreck.
9. In the video, the band performs at a hot pool hall with friends as they observe various patrons in different stages of relationships which are paralleled by the lyrics of the song.
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Song Interpretation10. The lyrics of "Let Her Cry" talk about a woman who is in a dark place, out of control, and deeply sad, and the narrator's attempts to help her.
11. Darius Rucker has said that he wrote the song following a dream where he was J.D. Salinger (author of "The Catcher in the Rye") witnessing the troubled life of a girl at a club.
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Cultural Impact12. "Let Her Cry" continues to be one of Hootie & the Blowfish's most popular songs, frequently played on adult contemporary and classic rock radio stations.
13. In 2013, Darius Rucker performed the song on "The Late Show with David Letterman" during the show's Beatles Week.
14. The song has been covered by several other musicians, including Chris Stapleton.
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Tour15. The band often includes "Let Her Cry" as a part of their concert setlist.
16. In 2019, they performed the song on NBC's Today Show, marking 25 years since the release of "Cracked Rear View" album.
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Sales & Certifications17. The song has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating over a million copies sold.
18. "Let Her Cry" also charted in Canada, reaching number 2 on the RPM Top Singles chart.
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