Tonight I Wanna Cry

Keith Urban

About Tonight I Wanna Cry

"Tonight I Wanna Cry" is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released in November 2005 as the fifth and final single from his 2004 album Be Here. The song peaked at number 2 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Urban wrote this song with Monty Powell.


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2007
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Alone in this house again tonight
I got the TV on, the sound turned down and a bottle of wine
There's pictures of you and I on the walls around me
The way that it was and could have been surrounds me
I'll never get over you walkin' away

I've never been the kind to ever let my feelings show
And I thought that bein' strong meant never losin' your self-control
But I'm just drunk enough to let go of my pain
To hell with my pride, let it fall like rain
From my eyes
Tonight I want to cry

Would it help if I turned a sad song on
"All By Myself" would sure hit me hard now that you're gone
Or maybe unfold some old yellow lost love letters
It's gonna hurt bad before it gets better
But I'll never get over you by hidin' this way

I've never been the kind to ever let my feelings show
And I thought that bein' strong meant never losin' your self-control
But I'm just drunk enough to let go of my pain
To hell with my pride, let it fall like rain
From my eyes
Tonight I want to cry

I've never been the kind to ever let my feelings show
And I thought that bein' strong meant never losin' your self-control
But I'm just drunk enough to let go of my pain
To hell with my pride, let it fall like rain
From my eyes
Tonight I want to cry

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Keith Urban

Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967) is a New Zealand-born Australian country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States, Canada and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age. In 1991, he released a self-titled debut album, and charted four singles in Australia before moving to the United States in 1992. Eventually, Urban found work as a session guitarist before starting a band known as The Ranch, which recorded one studio album on Capitol Records and charted two singles on the Billboard country charts. more »

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Written by: KEITH LIONEL URBAN, MONTY POWELL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Tonight I Wanna Cry" is a song by New Zealand-Australian country music singer Keith Urban.
Album Presentation
The song was part of Urban's 2004 album called "Be Here". The album is considered his breakout project, and "Tonight I Wanna Cry" was one of the singles that helped solidify Urban's place in country music.
Release Date
Released in 2005, "Tonight I Wanna Cry" became a hit at a time when Urban was a rising star in the country music world.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It also entered the Pop Top 20, hitting the 18th spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Keith Urban himself along with songwriter Monty Powell. They often collaborate together and Powell is also known for his work with other country and pop artists.
Musical Style
"Tonight, I Wanna Cry" is characterized by its emotive lyricism and Urban's soaring vocals, features that set it apart from more traditional country music.
Music Video
This ballad also has a music video, which was directed by Chris Hicky. The video deepens the emotional narrative of the song, showcasing Urban alone in a luxurious mansion dealing with heartbreak.
Inspirations for Writing
Although Urban co-wrote the song, he stated that it wasn't written from personal experience but he could relate to the lyrics.
Popularity in Television
The song was featured in a 2011 episode of American Idol during contestant Lauren Alaina's home visit.
Song Certifications
As of 2018, "Tonight I Wanna Cry" is certified platinum by the RIAA in the United States, showing that the song has sold over 1 million digital copies.
Song Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple artists, including American Idol contestant David Cook during his time on the show.

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