“She Never Cried in Front of Me” is a poignant ballad by American country music singer and songwriter Toby Keith.
Released in 2002 as the second single from his album “Honky Tonk University,” the song quickly resonated with audiences and became a top-five hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Background
The song’s production is characteristic of Keith’s traditional country sound, featuring acoustic guitars, steel guitar, and fiddle. The tempo is moderate, allowing Keith’s vocals to take center stage. The melody is both memorable and poignant, capturing the emotional depth of the lyrics.
The lyrics of “She Never Cried in Front of Me” delve into the aftermath of a loved one’s passing. Keith narrates the story of a man who is struggling to cope with the loss of his wife. He recalls their life together, their shared dreams, and the simple joys of their everyday existence.
The chorus poignantly conveys the narrator’s disbelief and sorrow: “She never cried in front of me, not a tear, not a sound. She always said she was strong, but I know she’s falling down.”
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Lyrics
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It’s 7:35She’s someone else’s wifeAnd I can get on with my lifeAnd that thrills meShe married him todayHer daddy gave the bride awayI heard a tear rolled down her faceAnd that kills me‘Cause now I, can see whyShe’s finally cryingHow was I supposed to knowShe was slowly letting goIf I was putting her through hellHell, I couldn’t tellShe could’ve given me a signAnd opened up my eyesHow was I supposed to seeShe never cried in front of meYeah maybe I might’ve changedIt’s hard for me to sayBut the story’s still the sameAnd it’s a sad oneAnd I’ll always believeIf she ever did cry for meThey were tears that you can?t seeYou know the bad onesAnd now I, can see whyShe’s finally cryingHow was I supposed to knowShe was slowly letting goIf I was putting her through hellHell, I couldn’t tellShe could’ve given me a signAnd opened up my eyesHow was I supposed to seeShe never cried in front of meWithout a doubt, I know nowHow it outta be‘Cause she’s gone and it’s wrongAnd it bothers meTomorrow I’ll still be asking myself
Harley
I am sure Tricia cried many times and still does and probably always will at times. She was so devoted to Toby and had a love for him that will never cease. The love they shared for their children and each other is to be always admired. It was a love that led them through their failures and successes. I am not one to put people on pedestals but I did with Toby. To me he was the best of everything he did. Now he is gone and will always be in my heart and memories. But that pedestal isn’t empty. Toby has reached an even higher place, and Tricia has taken his place on the pedestal. God bless you and your family, Tricia. And many thanks for sharing Toby with us.
We lost a great person and he didn’t let other know how much he was in pain cause of his cancer.