Let Her Cry

Hootie & the Blowfish

About Let Her Cry

"Let Her Cry" is a song by American rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. It was released in December 1994 as the second single from their debut album, Cracked Rear View.


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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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Hootie & the Blowfish

Hootie & the Blowfish is an American rock band that was popular in the 1990s. They were originally formed in 1986 at the University of South Carolina by Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, and Mark Bryan. As of July 2010[update], the band had charted sixteen singles on various Billboard singles charts and recorded five studio albums; and their 1994 debut album, Cracked Rear View, was the 15th best-selling album of all time in the US, having been certified platinum 16 times. more »

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Written by: DARIUS RUCKER, DEAN FELBER, JIM SONEFELD, MARK BRYAN

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8 facts about this song

Song Information
1. "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".
Song Success
3. 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.
Song Composition & Production
5. 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.
Music Video
8. 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.
Song Interpretation
10. 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.
Cultural Impact
12. "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.
Tour
15. 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.
Sales & Certifications
17. 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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