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Cry A River
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Aug 26, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Amy Grant's 'Cry a River' is a reflective pop song about love, loss, and the bittersweet ache of a relationship that ended before it could fully begin. The lyrics describe the sudden arrival of love and the pain of watching it leave, while hoping the other person will remember the connection and release their emotions. Though not explicitly religious, the song's themes of longing, healing, and letting go resonate with Christian listeners who find comfort in God's presence during times of heartache. The 2022 remaster brings a fresh clarity to this introspective track.
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Who knew love would come walking thru my door
Turn a light on somewhere down inside
Give me a feeling I'd never had before
It was a long wait
It was just the wrong time
But I hope you'll hold me now
Somewhere within
And when you think about
What might have been
[Chorus:]
Cry a river
Flood the sea
Cry a river over me
Take the bitter
With the sweet
And cry a river over me
How do you argue with a feeling in your bones
'Bout what is and what isn't meant to be
Some things you live with
And you never let it show
Like the pain I felt
The day I watched you leave
But I hope you'll think of me
When tender winds blow
Sit on the shores of love
And just let it go
[Chorus]