Cry
Mandy Moore
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I'll always remember It was late afternoon It lasted forever And ended so soon You were all by yourself Staring up at a dark gray sky I was changed In places no one will find All your feelings so deep inside (deep inside) It was there that I realized That forever was in your eyes The moment I saw you cry The moment that I saw you cry It was late in September And I've seen you before (and you were) You were always the cold one But I was never that sure You were all by yourself Staring up at a dark gray sky I was changed In places no one will find All your feelings so deep inside (deep inside) It was there that I realized That forever was in your eyes The moment I saw you cry I wanted to hold you I wanted to make it go away I wanted to know you I wanted to make your everything All right... I'll always remember It was late afternoon In places no one will find In places no one will find All your feelings so deep inside (deep inside) It was there that I realized That forever was in your eyes The moment I saw you cry
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Written by: James Renald
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15 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundMandy Moore is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame in the late 90s. Her song "Cry" is part of her third studio album.
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Album Information"Cry" was featured on Mandy Moore’s third studio album named "Mandy Moore", released in June 2001.
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Song Popularity"Cry" became one of her most recognized songs internationally, gaining popularity in various countries such as the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia.
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Film Association"Cry" is famously associated with the film "A Walk to Remember", in which Moore also starred. The song served as the movie's theme song.
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Award Nominations"Cry" received a nomination for Best Original Song in the Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards in 2002.
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Chart PerformanceThe track managed to rank as high as number 13 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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Song InterpretationThe song "Cry" is about experiencing the transformative power of love.
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Songwriter"Cry" was written by American songwriters James Renald and Jimmy Harry.
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Music VideoThe 'Cry' music video was directed by Chris Applebaum and depicted scenes from "A Walk to Remember", showing Mandy Moore singing interspersed with clips from the movie.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Moore's maturing vocals and the song's theme.
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Cultural ImpactEven years after its release, "Cry" is still remembered as Mandy Moore's tie-in with "A Walk To Remember" and continues to be one of her most popular songs.
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Live PerformancesMandy Moore has performed "Cry" in numerous live performances and television appearances, including on the Rosie O'Donnell Show in 2002.
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Cover VersionsAlthough no notable artists have covered the song "Cry", it remains a popular choice for singing competitions and talent shows worldwide.
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Digital SalesIn the era of digital music, "Cry" has continued to generate sales, being downloaded over 500,000 times according to Nielsen Soundscan.
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Song LegacyWhile Mandy Moore has since shifted away from pop music into more of an acting career, "Cry" remains one of her most iconic songs and is often considered a classic of early 2000s pop music.
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