Jorja Smith premiered the heartbreaking song “Don’t Watch Me Cry” on Later… with Jools Holland in Royal Albert Hall. After the performance, she took to social media to confirm the song’s title:
Such an honour to have played at The Royal Albert Hall for Later with Jools Holland last night. A dream f...
[Verse 1]
Oh, it hurts the most 'cause I don't know the cause
Maybe I shouldn't have cried when you left and told me not to wait
Oh, it kills the most to say that I still care
Now I'm left tryna rewind the times you held and kissed me there
[Pre-Chorus]
I wonder if you're thinking "Is she alright all alone?"
I wonder if you tried to call, but couldn't find your phone
Have I ever crossed your thoughts because your name's all over mine?
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
[Chorus]
I'm not crying 'cause you left me on my own
I'm not crying 'cause you left me with no warning
I'm just crying 'cause I can't escape what could've been
Are you aware when you set me free?
All I can do is let my heart bleed
[Verse 2]
Oh, it's harder when you can't see through their thoughts
Not that I wanna get in, but I want to see how your mind works
No, it's harder when they don't know what they've done
Thinking it's best that they leave, meaning that I'll have to move on
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, I wonder if you're thinking "Is she alright all alone?"
I wonder if you tried to call, but couldn't find your phone
Have I ever crossed your thoughts because your name's all over mine?
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
[Chorus]
I'm not crying 'cause you left me on my own
I'm not crying 'cause you left me with no warning
I'm just crying 'cause I can't escape what could've been
Are you aware when you set me free?
All I can do is let my heart bleed
Don’t Watch Me Cry was written by Jorja Smith.
Don’t Watch Me Cry was produced by Jorja Smith.
Jorja Smith released Don’t Watch Me Cry on Fri Jun 08 2018.
“Don’t Watch Me Cry” live performance at The 2019 BRIT Awards.
Jorja Smith also performed it live on:
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (November 2018)
The BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge (February 2019)
C à Vous (April 2019)