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Sometimes I cry by Gaither Vocal Band cover art

Gaither Vocal Band - Sometimes I cry Lyrics

Artist:
Gaither Vocal Band

Lyrics

I look the part 


Blend in with the rest of the church crowd 


I know the routine 


I could list all the Bible studies in town 


Watch Christian Tv I know all the preachers 


And their cliches 


I've been born again 


And without doubt I know I'm saved 


But sometimes I hurt 


And sometimes I cry 


And sometimes I can't get it right 


No matter how hard that I seem to try 


Sometimes I fall down and 


I stumble over my own disguise 


Well I try to look strong 


As the whole world looks on 


Sometimes alone I cry 


I try to speak faith 


Never give that old devil 


No not even an inch to get in 


I do worship and praise 


Let everybody know 


Just where that I stand 


And on the back of my old four wheel drive chevy 


Is a fish and a cross 


For the world to see 'cause I know 


My God is good all the time 


Yes there's no doubt for me 


But sometimes I hurt 


And sometimes I cry 


And sometimes I can't get it right 


No matter how hard that I seem to try 


Sometimes I fall down and 


I stumble over my own disguise 


But I try to look strong 


As the whole world looks on 


Sometimes alone I cry 


Sometimes I fall down and 


I stumble over my own disguise 


Well I try to look strong 


As the whole world looks on 


Sometimes alone I cry 


Well I try to look strong 


As the whole world looks on 


But the truth is Sometimes alone I cry 


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Meaning & Inspiration

“Sometimes I Cry” examines the distance between a confident public image and private pain. The singer knows church language, participates in worship, and openly identifies with Christian faith, yet still admits to hurt, failure, and tears. That contrast gives the song its honesty: salvation and belief do not erase emotional struggle or make a person immune to weakness. The recurring confession about crying alone exposes the pressure to appear strong while suffering remains hidden.

The lyrics can be read alongside biblical passages that make room for grief within faith. The psalms frequently bring tears directly before God, while Paul describes divine strength becoming evident in human weakness. The song does not reject worship, Scripture, or assurance; instead, it challenges the disguise that can grow around them when outward confidence conceals inward distress. Its country-gospel storytelling offers a compassionate acknowledgment that sincere believers may stumble, hurt, and need a place for honest lament.

Related Scripture

  • Psalm 56:8 The psalm portrays God as attentive to a person’s tears.
  • 2 Corinthians 12:9 God’s grace is sufficient and his power is made perfect in weakness.
  • Psalm 42:3 The psalm openly describes persistent tears amid spiritual distress.