This Man He Weeps Tonight
The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks
All the things that I have seen
This mind of mine is making life worthwhile
I wish that you'd have know
Of all the plans I had in store for us
Laughing, dancing, traveling the world on our own
And this man, he weeps tonight
And his head is bowed with sorrow
But what can you do, sitting there
And you let him cry tomorrow
Yes, you'll let him cry tomorrow
Yes, you'll let him cry tomorrow
I thought our thing would last
'Cause it said so in my horoscope
The days have gone and past while dreaming away
The lighting here is dim
And the room closes in around me
Your picture's hanging loose on a rusting nail
And this man, he weeps tonight
And his head is bowed with sorrow
But what can you do, sitting there
And you let him cry tomorrow
Yes, you'll let him cry tomorrow
Yes, you'll let him cry tomorrow
And this man, he weeps tonight
And his head is bowed with sorrow
But what can you do, sitting there
And you let him cry tomorrow
Yes, you'll let him cry tomorrow
Yes, you'll let him cry tomorrow
This Man He Weeps Tonight
Released by The Kinks in 1966, 'This Man He Weeps Tonight' stands as a poignant example of the band's ability to blend rock energy with narrative storytelling. The track features the distinctive vocal delivery of Ray Davies, who often infused his songs with a melancholic yet rhythmic quality characteristic of their mid-60s output. While the song lacks a traditional radio edit, its enduring appeal lies in its atmospheric production and the way it captures the emotional turbulence of its era. As part of The Kinks' extensive catalogue, the recording showcases the group's commitment to exploring complex human emotions through their signature guitar-driven sound, cementing their status as pioneers of British rock.