About the song
“The Box Tops Cry Like A Baby” is a classic rock ballad that has captured the hearts of music lovers for generations. Released in 1968, it was the title track from The Box Tops’ second album and features lead vocals by Alex Chilton. The song’s emotional lyrics and soaring melody have made it a fan favorite and a staple of classic rock radio.
The Box Tops Cry Like A Baby is a powerful and moving song that showcases the band’s ability to create heartfelt and meaningful music. The song’s lyrics speak to the pain and longing that comes with unrequited love, and the music is both haunting and beautiful. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, but the original version by The Box Tops remains the most beloved and enduring.
This essay will explore the many layers of meaning and significance that make “The Box Tops Cry Like A Baby” such a classic rock ballad. We will examine its enduring impact on popular music and culture, and discuss its continued relevance in today’s music scene.
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Lyrics
… When I think about the good love you gave me
I cry like a baby
Livin’ without you is drivin’ me crazy
I cry like a baby
Well, I know now that you’re not a play thing
Not a toy or a puppet on a string
… As I look back on a love so sweet now
I cry like a baby
Every road is a lonely street
I cry like a baby
I know now that you’re not a play thing
Not a toy or a puppet on a string
… Today we passed on the street
And you just walked on by
My heart just fell to my feet
And once again I began to cry
… When I think about the good love you gave me
I cry like a baby (Cry like a baby)
Livin’ without you is drivin’ me crazy
I cry like a baby (Cry like a baby)
… I know now that you’re not a play thing
I cry like a baby (Just like a little bitty baby now)
As I look back on a love so sweet now
I cry like a baby (Just like a little bitty baby now)
… Every road is a lonely street
I cry like a baby (Cry like a baby)
My heart just fell to my feet, you know
I cried like a baby (Cry like a baby)
You left the water runnin’ now (Cry like a baby)
I cried like a baby (Cry like a baby)