Tonight I Wanna Cry
Keith Urban
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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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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.
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Album PresentationThe 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.
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Release DateReleased in 2005, "Tonight I Wanna Cry" became a hit at a time when Urban was a rising star in the country music world.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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SongwritersThe 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.
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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.
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Music VideoThis 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.
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Inspirations for WritingAlthough Urban co-wrote the song, he stated that it wasn't written from personal experience but he could relate to the lyrics.
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Popularity in TelevisionThe song was featured in a 2011 episode of American Idol during contestant Lauren Alaina's home visit.
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Song CertificationsAs 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.
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Song Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists, including American Idol contestant David Cook during his time on the show.
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