About the song
**Didn’t You Know (You’d Have To Cry Sometime)** is a poignant ballad by the legendary Gladys Knight & The Pips, released in 1967. This timeless song explores the bittersweet nature of love and the inevitable pain that accompanies its loss.
Knight’s soulful vocals deliver the song’s message with raw emotion, capturing the depth of sorrow and longing experienced by the heartbroken protagonist. Her voice is filled with a sense of vulnerability and despair, drawing listeners into the heart of the story.
The Pips’ harmonies provide a rich and supportive backdrop to Knight’s vocals, adding depth and texture to the arrangement. Their voices blend seamlessly with hers, creating a harmonious and emotionally resonant sound that complements the song’s poignant theme.
The song’s arrangement is simple yet effective, with a steady rhythm and a memorable melody that lingers in the mind long after the music has faded. The instrumentation is sparse, allowing Knight’s vocals and the Pips’ harmonies to take center stage.
The lyrics of **Didn’t You Know (You’d Have To Cry Sometime)** are filled with poignant expressions of love and loss. The protagonist’s grief is portrayed with honesty and vulnerability, making her a relatable and sympathetic character.
The song’s chorus is particularly powerful, with Knight’s vocals soaring above the instrumental accompaniment. The lyrics express the inevitability of heartbreak and the pain of losing a loved one.
**Didn’t You Know (You’d Have To Cry Sometime)** is a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. It’s a testament to the enduring power of music and the ability of artists to convey complex emotions through their craft.
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Lyrics
Remember when you left
You had your own rules about playing the game
And any day, you could walk away feeling no pain
Now look at yourself
You’re all hung up on somebody else
And in your eyes I see all the signs of the misery That you laid on me
Baby, baby
Didn’t you know you’d have to cry sometime?
Didn’t you know
Didn’t you know you’d have to hurt sometime?
Didn’t you know that you’d lose your pride?
Didn’t anybody tell you love had another side?
You used to be so proud
Now, your head’s a little lower
And you walk slower
And you don’t talk so loud
You’ve gotten wise
You know how love can build you up one moment
And the next, cut you down to size
Then you discover All she told you was a bunch of lies
Baby, baby
Didn’t you know you’d have to cry sometime?
Didn’t you know
Didn’t you know you’d have to hurt sometime?
Didn’t you know that you’d lose your pride?
Didn’t anybody tell you love had another side?
Baby, baby
Didn’t you know you’d have to cry sometime?
Didn’t you know
Didn’t you know you’d have to hurt sometime?
Didn’t you know you’d have to cry sometime?
Didn’t you know you’d have to hurt sometime?
Didn’t you know you’d have to hurt sometime?
Didn’t you know you’d have to hurt sometime?