I Don't Want To Cry

Mariah Carey · Other Songs - Mariah Carey

Uhh, hoo, yeah



Once again we sit in silence

After all is said and done

Only emptiness inside us

Baby, look what we've become

(Oh)



We can make a million promises

But we still won't change

It isn't right to stay together

When you only bring each other pain



I don't wanna cry

Don't wanna cry

Nothing in the world

Could take us back



To where we used to be

Though I've give you my heart and soul

(Given you my heart and soul)

I must find a way of letting go



'Cause baby

I don't wanna cry

I don't wanna cry

Hey



Too far apart to bridge the distance

But something keeps us hanging on and on

Pretending not to know the difference

Denying what we had is gone



Every moment we're together

It's just breaking me down

I know we swore it was forever

But it hurts too much to stay around



I don't wanna cry

Don't wanna cry

Nothing in the world

Could take us back



To where we used to be

Though I've give you my heart and soul

(Given you my heart and soul)

I must find a way of letting go



'Cause baby

I don't wanna cry

Uh, I don't wanna cry

No



All the magic's gone

There's just a shadow of a memory

Something just went wrong

We can't go on make believing



I don't wanna cry

Don't wanna cry

Nothing in the world

Could take us back



To where we used to be

Though I've give you my heart and soul

(Given you my heart and soul)

I must find a way of letting go



'Cause baby

I don't wanna cry

I Don't Want To Cry

Mariah Carey's 'I Don't Want To Cry' stands as a poignant testament to her mastery of melodic pop and R&B. Released during a period where she balanced commercial success with artistic vulnerability, the track showcases her signature vocal range and emotive delivery. The song explores themes of heartbreak and emotional resilience, reflecting a style consistent with her broader discography that blends soulful instrumentation with polished production. As a standalone recording, it highlights her ability to craft songs that resonate deeply with listeners, serving as a bridge between her earlier balladry and her more experimental work in the 1990s. The composition remains a staple in her catalog, celebrated for its lyrical honesty and melodic sophistication.