Bee Gees – Cryin’ Every Day

Introduction:

Cryin’ Every Day, a melancholic ballad by the legendary band Bee Gees, was released in 1981. Arriving later in the Bee Gees’ career, the song showcased their signature smooth vocals and songwriting prowess, but with a more mature and introspective feel compared to their earlier disco hits.

The song features the lead vocals of Barry Gibb, the eldest of the three brothers, known for his expressive high tenor. He is accompanied by the ever-present and recognizable harmonies of his younger brothers, Maurice and Robin Gibb. The Gibb brothers not only delivered the powerful vocals but were also credited as the composers of Cryin’ Every Day.

Cryin’ Every Day was produced by the Bee Gees themselves, along with Karl Richardson and Albhy Galuten. Richardson was a veteran sound engineer who had previously collaborated with the band on their iconic Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. Galuten, a music producer and songwriter, had been a key partner in crafting the Bee Gees’ disco sound throughout the late 1970s. Their collaborative effort on Cryin’ Every Day resulted in a polished soundscape that complemented the emotional weight of the song’s lyrics.

Cryin’ Every Day was a significant hit for the Bee Gees. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, solidifying the band’s enduring popularity even as they transitioned away from their disco roots. It also charted well internationally, reaching the top 10 in several countries. Cryin’ Every Day‘s success demonstrated the Bee Gees’ ability to connect with audiences through their songwriting and singing, even as musical tastes began to shift in the early 1980s.

The enduring legacy of Cryin’ Every Day lies in its ability to capture the universal feeling of heartache and loneliness. The song’s poignant lyrics explore themes of disillusionment with love and the struggle to find solace after a relationship’s end. Delivered by the Bee Gees’ signature vocals and enveloped in a melancholic melody, Cryin’ Every Day continues to resonate with listeners today, solidifying its place as a heartfelt ballad in the band’s extensive catalog.

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Lyrics:

I wasn’t born to be alone that was a lesson I was shown
To know that love was just a lie
I ran away to think it over
But it’s over and I try to take a stand on what is real
Someone has shown me how to feel
I’m like a shadow in the night
I’m like a river in an ocean
I’m a flame without a light

And now I’m cryin’ ev’ry day
And I’ve been cryin’ ev’ry day
And I been think’ of your love
I keep turnin’ I keep turnin’
I keep turnin’ I keep turnin’
Well your love is a cathedral and I came down here to pray
And now I’m cryin’ ev’ry day

Can there be any wonder why to be living under
love is a revelation only few can share
I could be a mountain strong but the pain about you
Long as I live without you
I would still be there
I wanna die, die away
Never love,never cry

And I been walkin’ in the rain
And I been hangin’ on a dream
All the faces and the places that our love has ever been

Now I’m cryin’ ev’ry day
And I been cryin’ ev’ry day
And I been thinkin’ of your love
I keep turnin’ , I keep turnin’
I keep turning’, I keep turnin’
Well your love is a cathedral and I came down here to pray
And now I’m cryin’ ev’ry day

Can there be any wonder why to be living under
love is a revelation only few can share
I could be a mountain strong but the pain about you
Long as I live without you I would still be there
I wanna die, die away
Never love, never cry

I wasn’t born to be a fool but I’m a fool to be around
I’m a man without a country I’m a King without a crown
And then you’re throwin’ me away
Another world , another time
But if anyone belongs to anybody you were mine

And I’m cryin’ ev’ry day
And I been cryin’ ev’ry day
And I’ve been thinkin’ of your love
I keep turnin’ I keep turnin’
I keep turnin’ I keep turning’
Well your love is a cathedral and I came down here to pray
And now I’m …