Some of the guest vocalists and musicians that have been featured on Avantasia are Michael Kiske, Jørn Lande, Alice Cooper, Klaus Meine, Dee Snider, Hansi Kürsch, Jon Oliva, Biff Byford, Joe Lynn Turner, Tim "Ripper" Owens, Geoff Tate, Kai Hansen, Rudolf Schenker, Bruce Kulick, Sascha Paeth, Eric Singer, Bob Catley, Roy Khan, Russell Allen, Timo Tolkki, Rob Rock, David DeFeis, Andre Matos, Sharon den Adel, Floor Jansen, Ralf Scheepers, Marko Hietala, Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Henjo Richter, Markus Grosskopf, Jens Johansson, Eric Martin, Ronnie Atkins, Oliver Hartmann, Mille Petrozza, Candice Night and Amanda Somerville.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avantasia
Studio albums
The Metal Opera (2001)
The Metal Opera Pt. II (2002)
The Scarecrow (2008)
The Wicked Symphony (2010)
Angel of Babylon (2010)
The Mystery of Time (2013)
Ghostlights (2016)
Moonglow (2019)
A Paranormal Evening with the Moonflower Society (2022)
Cry Just a Little
Avantasia Lyrics
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A heart out of affection, a night at the masquerade
You won some and you're lonesome
As the spotlight fades
Going forth pretending destination is at hand
When she's crying just a little just for me
Escaping from the hurtings
They don't understand
A sense of satisfaction
On account of pristine tears
She's crying just little more just like you
Why don't you cry, cry a little over me?
Why don't you lie
Can't you tell me that I am hard to deny?
Can't you see what I am going through?
Cry just a little for me
Oh, girl, a little for me
Afraid to give away what you keep inside
There's a ghost in your mirror
Every lonesome night
All those nights are getting colder
And your heart is a frozen wound
Don't you wonder who'll be there when you awake?
Why don't you cry, cry a little over me?
Why don't you lie
Can't you tell me that I am hard to deny?
Can't you see what I am going through?
Cry just a little for me
Oh, girl, a little for me
The song "Cry Just a Little" by Avantasia is a poignant and emotive ballad that explores longing, loneliness, and unrequited love. The lyrics suggest that the singer yearns for someone who doesn't share their feelings, and they ask the object of their affection to cry just a little for them, to acknowledge their pain and offer some comfort. The song begins with an image of a heart full of affection at a masquerade, but the spotlight fades, leaving the singer feeling lonesome. They urge the person they're addressing to cry just a little for them, to show some recognition of their desire.
As the song goes on, the lyrics also touch on broader themes of isolation and alienation. The singer describes people "escaping from the hurtings," trying to find a Promised Land, but still feeling unsatisfied. They implore the person they're speaking to not to be afraid to give away what they keep inside, to open up and show their vulnerabilities. The lyrics also hint at a sense of impending loss or regret, suggesting that the singer's love may be unreciprocated, and that they will be left alone to face the future.
Overall, "Cry Just a Little" is a beautiful and melancholic song that speaks to the universal longing for connection and understanding. The lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and the melody is haunting and memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
A heart out of affection, a night at the masquerade
A heart filled with love and desire, spending a night at a party where people hide their true identities
You won some and you're lonesome, As the spotlight fades
You have experienced both winning and loneliness, and now that the attention is gone, you feel lost
Going forth pretending destination is at hand, When she's crying just a little just for me
Moving forward with the belief that there's a clear goal, but seeing someone cry for you makes you pause and reflect
I've seen them set off to the Promised Land, Escaping from the hurtings They don't understand
I have observed people leave everything and hope for a better future, without acknowledging the pain they carry
A sense of satisfaction, On account of pristine tears, She's crying just little more just like you
Feeling content and accomplished knowing that someone's pure tears are caused by you, making you want more of it
Why don't you cry, cry a little over me?, Why don't you lie, Can't you tell me that I am hard to deny?, Can't you see what I am going through?, Cry just a little for me, Oh, girl, a little for me
Asking the girl to care about him, showing some emotion or telling lies just so he can feel appreciated and understood
Afraid to give away what you keep inside, There's a ghost in your mirror, Every lonesome night
Scared to show and share personal emotions, haunted by a ghostly reflection of yourself every lonely night
All those nights are getting colder, And your heart is a frozen wound, Don't you wonder who'll be there when you awake?
Feeling isolated and alone, with a heart that is numb and injured, questioning who will be there to comfort you when you wake up
Contributed by Chloe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@italiandream7639
A heart out of affection, a night at the masquerade
You won some and you're lonesome as the spotlight fades
Going forth pretending destination is at hand
When she's crying just a little just for me
I've seen them set off to the Promised Land
Escaping from the hurtings they don't understand
A sense of satisfaction on account of pristine tears
She's crying just little more just like you
No, oh, no, no
Why don't you cry, cry a little over me?
Why don't you lie?
Can't you tell me that I am hard to deny?
Can't you see what I am going through?
Cry just a little for me
Oh, girl, a little for me
Afraid to give away what you keep inside
There's a ghost in your mirror every lonesome night
All those nights are getting colder
And your heart is a frozen wound
Don't you wonder who'll be there when you awake?
No, oh
Why don't you cry, cry a little over me?
Why don't you lie?
Can't you tell me that I am hard to deny?
Can't you see what I am going through?
Cry just a little for me
Oh, girl, a little for me
Why don't you cry, cry a little over me?
Why don't you lie?
Can't you tell me that I am hard to deny?
Can't you see what I am going through?
Cry just a little for me
Oh, cry, a little for me
@mariawojcik4552
Avantasia is the best music project ever. And this is one of the best songs on Earth.
@halogamers
So nice...Make me cry ``Why don't you cry, cry a little over me? Why don't you lie? Can't you tell me that I am hard to deny? Can't she see what I am going through? Cry just a little for me. Oh girl, a little for me.`` So awsome...Long life to edguy and avantasia
@siriusforever
Genius of the power ballads.
@krasnoir
They have to be nominated for one of the seven world wonders!
@PoolzOfficial
I discovered this song around 7/8 years ago. Coming across it now with it just reaching 1Mil plays makes me so sad but happy as well. This song means so much to me.
@delmen576
Let's cry for everything we lost and we were sure that it was eternal, but it was with a breath of wind.
@chileanmerlot
Delcio Mencio we'll put across 😀
@Cozeguet17
:(
@sudiptochowdhury965
This song is so much Underrated.
@acefrehley777
lol, when he sings "cant you see what Im going thru"I do cry alittle