The meaning of the lyrics of the song "I Can Cry Again" by the artist "Willie Nelson"

In "I Can Cry Again," Willie Nelson sings about returning to himself after a period of emotional numbness. The phrase "it's good to see I can cry again" expresses relief at being able to feel and experience emotions deeply once more.

For a long time, pride prevented him from showing his vulnerability ("How long has it been since I've cried and my tears flowed free"). He "walked through hell," faced challenges, but didn't allow himself to cry, perhaps fearing appearing weak.

The lyrics "tears wash a man's heartache away" emphasize the cleansing and healing power of tears. Crying is a natural way to cope with pain, grief, and loss. The ability to cry symbolizes for Willie Nelson a return to life, to himself, to the ability to feel.

The repetition of the phrases "I'm glad to say I can cry again" and "tears wash a man's heartache away" reinforces the idea of the importance of emotional openness and acceptance of one's feelings.