About the song
“Cry Baby” by Janis Joplin is a soulful and impassioned blues-rock anthem that showcases Joplin’s unparalleled vocal talent and raw emotional intensity. Originally written by Bert Berns and Jerry Ragovoy, Joplin’s rendition of the song was released posthumously in 1971 as part of her album “Pearl,” solidifying her status as one of the greatest female rock singers of all time.
From the moment Joplin’s raspy voice fills the air, “Cry Baby” captivates listeners with its gritty authenticity and unbridled passion. The song’s slow tempo and bluesy instrumentation create a haunting atmosphere that perfectly complements Joplin’s powerhouse vocals.
Lyrically, “Cry Baby” delves into the pain of unrequited love and the longing for a lost relationship. Joplin’s soulful delivery and gut-wrenching emotion bring the lyrics to life, conveying a sense of heartache and vulnerability that resonates deeply with audiences.
With its raw intensity and soul-stirring performance, “Cry Baby” has become one of Janis Joplin’s most iconic and enduring songs. Its timeless appeal and universal themes of love and loss continue to resonate with listeners around the world, solidifying Joplin’s status as a legend of rock and roll.
Decades after its release, “Cry Baby” remains a powerful and poignant reminder of Joplin’s extraordinary talent and her ability to channel her innermost emotions into her music. It stands as a testament to her enduring legacy as one of the most influential and beloved artists in the history of rock music.
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Cry babyCry babyCry babyHoney, welcome back homeI know she told youHon’, I know she told you that she loved youMuch more than I didBut I know that she left youAnd you swear that you just don’t know whyBut you know, hon’, I’ll alwaysI’ll always be aroundIf you ever want meCome on and cry, cry babyCry baby, cryCry babyOh honey, welcome back homeDon’t you knowHoney, ain’t nobody ever gonna love youThe way I try to doWho’ll take all your painAnd your heartache too?And if you need me you know that I’ll always be aroundIf you ever want meCome on and cry, cry babyCry babyCry babyOh, daddy, like you always sayin’ to doAnd when you walk around the world, babeYou said you’d try to look for the end of the roadYou might find out later that the road’ll end in DetroitHon’, the road’ll even end in KathmanduYou can go all around the worldTryin’ to find something to do with your life, babyWhen you only gotta do one thing wellYou only gotta do one thing well to make it in this world, babeYou got a woman waitin’ for you thereAll you ever gotta do is be a good man one time to one womanAnd that’ll be the end of the road, babeI know you got more tears to share, babeSo come on, come onCome on, come on, come onAnd cry, cry babyCry babyCryAnd if you ever feel a little lonely, dearI want you to come on, come on to mama nowAnd if you ever want a little love of a womanCome on and baby, baby, baby, babe, babe, baby nowCry baby, yeah