Cry Lyrics

[RACHEL]
If anyone asks
I'll tell them we both just moved on
When people all stare
I'll pretend that I don't hear them talk
Whenever I see you
I'll swallow my pride
And bite my tongue
Pretend I'm okay with it all
Act like there's nothing wrong

Is it over yet?
Can I open my eyes?
Is this as hard as it gets?
Is this what it feels like to really cry?
Cry!

If anyone asks
I'll tell them we just grew apart (Tell them we just grew apart)
And what do I care
If they believe me or not (They believe me or not)
Whenever I feel
Your memory is breaking my heart
I'll pretend I'm okay with it all
Act like there's nothing wrong
Is it over yet?
Can I open my eyes?
Is this as hard as it gets?
Is this what it feels like to really cry?
Cry!

I'm talking in circles
I'm lying, they know it
Why won't this just all go...
...Away!

Is it over yet?
Can I open my eyes?
Is this as hard as it gets?
Is this what it feels like to really cry?
Cry!
Cry!

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Genius Annotation

“Cry” is featured in Choke, the eighteenth episode of Season Three. It is sung by Rachel (Lea Michele).

Rachel sings this song after she completely chokes during her NYADA audition, giving up hope. While this song plays, we also learn that Puck has failed his final exam and will not be graduating.

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How did the song perform commerically?
Genius Answer

The song peaked at #96 on the Canadian Hot 100. The original version of “Cry” by Kelly Clarkson was never officially released as a single, marking the first time a Clarkson song was performed on the show that was never a single.

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