Crying

The singer describes meeting someone he still loves, even though the relationship has ended. At first, he seems to be coping: he can smile and act as if he is all right. But the brief encounter unsettles him, and he is left alone, crying. The emotional movement is from apparent recovery to renewed heartbreak and the feeling that his sadness may continue.

A simple greeting and a touch of the hand become powerful reminders of his feelings. The other person’s friendly gesture is not a sign of renewed love; they wish him well and say goodbye, while he experiences it as painful. “Standing all alone” suggests both that he is physically by himself and that he feels emotionally isolated.

The lyrics present grief as something that can return suddenly, even after someone believes they have moved on. The singer says he loves the person more than before, but also recognizes that this love is not shared. His repeated certainty that he will keep crying may express how overwhelming the pain feels in the moment, rather than making a literal prediction about the rest of his life.