The song "Crying" by Jay & The Americans tells the story of heartbreak and longing for lost love. The narrator starts off by saying that they were doing fine and able to smile for a while, until they saw their former love interest the previous night. The person held their hand tightly and said hello, wishing them well, but they couldn't see that the narrator had been crying over them. The chorus repeats the idea of crying over the lost love, emphasizing the pain and emotional distress it has caused. The person then says goodbye, leaving the narrator all alone and continuing their life without them. The narrator is left crying and struggling to understand how a simple touch from the person's hand can still bring them to tears. The second verse expresses the narrator's belief that they had moved on and overcome their feelings for the person. However, their love for them is now even stronger than before. Despite knowing that the person doesn't love them back, the narrator is left with no choice but to continue crying over them. In the final section, the person is said to be gone, suggesting that they have moved on completely from the relationship. The narrator acknowledges that from this moment on, they will continue crying over the lost love. The repetition of the word "cryin'" emphasizes the depth of the sadness and longing they feel. Overall, "Crying" tells a typical tale of unrequited love, where the narrator is unable to let go of their feelings and continues to yearn for someone who no longer loves them.
