On “Crying”, Björk reveals a theme of loneliness illustrated by experiences in the city, being among crowds, as well as crying for the need for her ex-boyfriend. Scattered with the repetitive drum, synth, and key samples that alternate from measure to measure, Björk takes her listeners on a journey...
[Verse 1]
I travel all around the city
Go in and out of locomotives
All alone
[Pre-Chorus]
There's no-one here
And people everywhere
[Chorus]
Crying 'cause I need you
Crying I can feel you
Crying 'cause I need you
Crying 'cause I care
[Verse 2]
It's a hot day and I'm dressed lightly
I move carefully through the crowd
Here everyone is so vulnerable
And I'm as well
[Pre-Chorus]
There's no-one here
And people everywhere
[Chorus]
Crying 'cause I need you
Crying I can feel you
Crying 'cause I need you
Crying 'cause I care
[Bridge]
Only if a ship would sail in
Or just somebody came
And knocked on my door
Or just, or just something
[Chorus]
Crying 'cause I need you
Crying I can feel you
Crying 'cause I need you
Crying 'cause I care
Crying was written by Björk & Nellee Hooper.
Crying was produced by Nellee Hooper.