I've got every reason on earth to be mad,

'Cause I've just lost the only girl I had.

If I could get my way, I'd get myself locked up today,

But I can't so I cry instead.

I've got a chip on my shoulder that's bigger than my feet,

I can't talk to people that I meet.

If I could see you now, I'd try to make you sad somehow,

But I can't so I cry instead.

Don't want to cry when there's people there,

I get shy when they start to stare,

I'm gonna hide myself away, ay hay

But I'll come back again someday.

And when I do you'd better hide all the girls,

I'm gonna break their hearts all 'round the world.

Yes, I'm gonna break them in two, and show you

What your loving man can do,

Until then I'll cry instead.

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Translated byAli Khaky-Kazzazy

About this Song

I'll Cry Instead is a song by The Beatles that delves into the emotions of heartbreak and frustration. The song's protagonist expresses his feelings of sadness and disillusionment after experiencing a breakup. Key themes include emotional vulnerability, the desire for revenge, and the struggle to cope with rejection. Particularly poignant moments in the song include the lines where the protagonist admits his heartbreak and his wish to be alone to cry it out, highlighting his deep sense of loss.