I Won't Cry Anymore

Marvin Gaye · Sanctified Lady [2006]

Cry, cry, cry, cry, cry, cry, cry

oh, how i've cried...

I won't cry anymore

now that you've left me, baby

i won't cry anymore

now that you've gone

i have shed a million tears

since we've been apart

but tears can never mend

my broken heart, my broken heart again

I won't cry no more

i'll just forget you, darling, i'll just forget you , girl

i am closing the door on all my memories

you don't love me no more

though you're the one love, baby

that my heart & soul is longin' for

this is goodbye

i won't cry anymore

darling, i won't cry no more.

I Won't Cry Anymore

Marvin Gaye's 'I Won't Cry Anymore' stands as a poignant song within his expansive soul and R&B catalogue. Recorded during a period where Gaye was refining his signature blend of gospel-inflected emotion and smooth vocal delivery, the track captures the artist's ability to convey deep vulnerability. While often overshadowed by his later funk and disco experiments, this recording highlights the enduring power of his early-to-mid career songwriting and performance style. The song reflects the thematic maturity found throughout his discography, focusing on resilience and emotional release without relying on complex production tricks. As part of the broader body of work that defined an era of American music, it remains a testament to Gaye's consistent ability to connect with listeners through sincere, heartfelt expression.