Sometimes I Cry
Guided by Voices · Other Songs - Guided by Voices
And sometimes I'm dyin' -- I'd be lyin' if I tried to ignore
The hurtin' inside that started when you walked away
And each night reminds me -- it's behind me, but I need you today
[I need you today]
Every moment speaks hovering silently in the air
The wind hammers like a drum
Every highway leads into a darker sea of despair
Turn you back to where I come from
[Sometimes I cry because you don't love me no more
And sometimes I'm dyin' -- I'd be lyin' if I tried to ignore
The hurtin' inside that started when you walked away
And each night reminds me -- it's behind me, but I need you today
I need you today]
Everything she said twisting around and turning inside my head
More confused than yesterday
When I go to bed the trucks on the freeway sing me a song
This rock just ain't a safe place to hide under anymore
[Ain't a safe place to hide anymore]
[Sometimes I cry because you don't love me no more
And sometimes I'm dyin' -- I'd be lyin' if I tried to ignore
The hurtin' inside that started when you walked away
And each night reminds me -- it's behind me, but I need you today
I need you today]
Sometimes I Cry
Guided by Voices' 'Sometimes I Cry' stands as a quintessential example of the band's raw, unpolished power-pop aesthetic. Recorded during the early 2000s, the track exemplifies the group's signature approach: a blend of jangly guitars, driving rhythms, and frontman Ian MacKaye's distinctive, conversational vocal delivery. While often associated with their broader catalog of lo-fi indie rock, this specific recording captures a moment of introspective vulnerability that contrasts with the band's usual upbeat, party-oriented anthems. The song reflects the DIY ethos that defined Guided by Voices throughout their career, prioritizing emotional honesty and musical energy over production perfection. It remains a staple for fans of the band's discography, representing the enduring appeal of their straightforward, guitar-driven sound.