Cry for You

Jodeci

About Cry for You

"Cry for You" is a song by American R&B group Jodeci recorded for their second album Diary of a Mad Band (1993). The song was released as the album's lead single in November 1993. The hit song spent four weeks at number-one on the US R&B chart (the last of five Jodeci songs to hit number one on that chart) and was certified Gold by the RIAA for sales in excess of 500,000 units. It also reached number fifteen on the pop chart and number five on the Top 40 Mainstream chart.


Year:
2005
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Without you baby
I feel worthless
I'm livin on the edge
It's been an hour
since you've been gone
and that's too long
so come back home
I can't live without you
so I'll cry for you
do anything that I can
to feel that touch from your hand
sorry that I want you
lady what do I do

you know you're everything I do
ooh yeah
do what you want me to
I would do anything
get on my knees for you
ooooh, baby
what else is there to do
I don't know, I don't know
but I'll cry

lady I, will cry for you tonight
tonight
yeah
lady I, will cry for you tonight
tonight

help me out
help me out, yeah
you spoil me girl
like a child
when you're not here I can't even smile
I can't think without you
my mind is always with you
it's amazing what you do
to keep me falling in love with you
girl you all that I know
where else can I go

you know you're everything I do
ooh wee
do what you want me to
anything you need from me baby
get on my knees for you
ohhh, ooooh, ohh
what else is there to do
I don't know, I don't know
but I'll cry

lady I, will cry for you tonight
tonight
lady I, will cry for you tonight
tonight

help me out baby
help me out baby, yes
I don't know what else to say
I don't know what else to say
K-Ci help me sing it
JoJo I'm right here yes I am
I will cry for you lady
sometimes my pillow gets so wet with tears
I don't have no one to call my own
I want you back baby
ooh yeah
baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
baby I'm beggin, baby I'm beggin, beggin baby
yeahhhhhhhhh

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Jodeci

Jodeci (sometimes stylized as JoDeCi) is an American band, whose repertoire includes R&B, soul music, and new jack swing. The group consists of two pairs of brothers from Hampton, Virginia and Charlotte, North Carolina: Cedric & Joel Hailey and Donald & Dalvin DeGrate, all respectively known by their stage names: K-Ci & JoJo, DeVante Swing and Mr. Dalvin. The group's name is a combination of the names from all four members: Jo-Jo, DeGrate, and K-Ci. more »

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Written by: Donald Earle DeGrate, Raymond E. Jones, Robert Jones

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10 facts about this song

Song Information
Released on March 14, 1993, "Cry for You" is a song by American R&B group Jodeci from their second studio album, "Diary of a Mad Band."
Chart Performance
The song performed exceptionally well on music charts. It peaked at number 1 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart and maintains its place as one of the unforgettable 90s R&B hits.
Group Members
Jodeci is a quartet consisting of two pairs of brothers, K-Ci & JoJo and DeVante Swing & Mr. Dalvin. Their unique mix of Gospel and New Jack Swing defined the sound of 90s R&B.
Songmaker
"Cry For You" was written and produced by group member DeVante Swing, whose real name is Donald DeGrate Jr.
Music Video
The music video for "Cry for You" featured the band members in desert scenes, symbolizing loneliness and longing for the one they miss.
Track Time
The version of the song on the album lasts for a whopping 5 minutes and 2 seconds – long for a pop single, but an average length in the R&B genre.
Unique Style
The song is often recognized for its raw sexual energy, soulful harmonies, and heart-wrenching lyrics of longing.
Legacy
This hit track helped Jodeci establish their bad-boy image in contrast to the "boy-next-door" image of contemporary bands Boyz II Men and New Edition.
Influence
"Cry For You" laid the groundwork for discography of other popular R&B artists like Dru Hill, Usher, and Boyz II Men.
Critical Acclaim
The song is often listed among the most iconic R&B songs of the 90s and has been referenced, covered, and sampled by countless artists across multiple genres.

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