Born To Cry
Pulp · Other Songs - Pulp
That coat that I gave you
All shiny and black
Well I'm sorry, my darling
But I'm taking it back
I don't want to spoil the party
But I've got to go home
You can stay if you want to
If you want to sleep alone
Some are born to greatness
Some are born to die
Never knowing the difference
Never knowing why
Some are born to change the world
Some never even try
But darling, you and I
We were born to cry
Black has become your favourite colour
For all the things it can conceal
And as we lie here together
I know exactly how you feel
It's time for me to leave this party
But I've just got to ask you first:
If you're only trying to make things better
How come they always turn out worse?
Mm, some are born to greatness
Some are born to die
Never knowing the difference
Never knowing why
Some are born to change the world
Some never even try
But darling, you and I
We were born to cry
Oh, some are born to greatness
And some are born to die
Never knowing the difference
And never knowing why
Some are born to change the world
Some never even try
But darling, you and I
We were born to cry
Yes, darling, you and I
We were born to cry.
Born to cry
All shiny and black
Well I'm sorry, my darling
But I'm taking it back
I don't want to spoil the party
But I've got to go home
You can stay if you want to
If you want to sleep alone
Some are born to greatness
Some are born to die
Never knowing the difference
Never knowing why
Some are born to change the world
Some never even try
But darling, you and I
We were born to cry
Black has become your favourite colour
For all the things it can conceal
And as we lie here together
I know exactly how you feel
It's time for me to leave this party
But I've just got to ask you first:
If you're only trying to make things better
How come they always turn out worse?
Mm, some are born to greatness
Some are born to die
Never knowing the difference
Never knowing why
Some are born to change the world
Some never even try
But darling, you and I
We were born to cry
Oh, some are born to greatness
And some are born to die
Never knowing the difference
And never knowing why
Some are born to change the world
Some never even try
But darling, you and I
We were born to cry
Yes, darling, you and I
We were born to cry.
Born to cry
Born To Cry - Pulp
Released in 1995, "Born To Cry" stands as a defining track from Pulp's seminal album Different Class. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of indie rock and new wave, characterized by its driving rhythm and emotive vocal delivery. It captures the raw energy and melancholic undertones that became central to the group's sound during the mid-90s Britpop era. The recording features a dynamic interplay between the band's instrumentation and the lead singer's expressive performance, creating an anthem that resonated deeply with audiences of the time. Its enduring popularity highlights the song's ability to transcend its specific moment and remain a staple in discussions of 1990s alternative rock.