99 Tears
Sky Ferreira Lyrics
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My heart, my soul, and my money
I figured that you might be
My one and only
Rumors of cheating and lying
Leaving me begging and crying
Thirty two days, not a word to say
Don't you know that
I think I've had enough now
Karma karma
It will pay you back
Don't you think that
You'll be missing me
If I go, where will I go?
Turn around
It's my turn to let you down
I love it when you
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Turn around
It's my turn to let you down
You can drown in 99 tears
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
(You're such a)
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
(You're such a)
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
You can drown in 99 tears
Everyday you kept me waiting
While you were only betraying
Hoping that I never learn
The games you were playing
Now you wanna call me (call me)
Only 'cause you're very lonely
Baby, look who's crying now
You're the joke
Don't you know that
I think I've had enough now
Karma karma
It will pay you back
Don't you think that
You'll be missing me
If I go, where will I go
Turn around
It's my turn to let you down
I love it when you
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Turn around
It's my turn to let you down
You can drown in 99 tears
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
(You're such a)
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
(You're such a)
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
You can drown in 99 tears
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
You all know
How it feels to be me
When your heart's on the floor
And your dreams are all gone
Turn around
It's my turn to let you down
I love it when you
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Turn around
It's my turn to let you down
You can drown in 99 tears
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
(You're such a)
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
(You're such a)
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry
You can drown in 99 tears
In this song, Sky Ferreira sings about a relationship that has gone sour. She gave everything of herself to her partner, including her body, heart, soul, and money, but she eventually learned of rumors about cheating and lying. She spent 32 days begging and crying for an explanation, but her partner remained silent. Fed up with the situation, she decides that karma will eventually catch up with her partner. She lets him know that it is time for him to feel what it's like to be let down because this time she won't play the role of the crying and begging lover. She is ready to move on with her life, but also reminds him that he will miss her once she's gone, even though she's not sure where she'll go.
The lyrics of this song convey the emotions experienced during a toxic relationship, especially when one partner realizes that the other is not as invested in the relationship as they are. Sky Ferreira's singing style adds a layer of emotional depth to these words, as she powerfully sings about her heartbreak and anger. The song also suggests that the karma cycle is inescapable and that actions have consequences, whether good or bad.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave you all of my body
I gave you everything I had physically
My heart, my soul, and my money
I gave you my emotions and financial resources too
I figured that you might be my one and only
I thought you were the only one for me
Rumors of cheating and lying
People were saying that you were unfaithful and dishonest
Leaving me begging and crying
Your actions made me beg and cry for an explanation or change in behavior
Thirty two days, not a word to say
You ignored me for an entire month without explanation
Don't you know that I think I've had enough now
I've reached my breaking point with you
Karma karma, it will pay you back
Your actions will come back to haunt you
Don't you think that you'll be missing me
You'll regret losing me
If I go, where will I go?
I don't know where to turn if I leave you
Turn around, it's my turn to let you down
I'm now the one who's going to disappoint you
I love it when you cry baby, cry baby, cry
I enjoy seeing you upset
You can drown in 99 tears
You'll cry so much that it will feel like you're drowning
Everyday you kept me waiting
You made me wait for you every day
While you were only betraying
You were cheating on me during that time
Hoping that I never learn the games you were playing
You were hiding your infidelity from me
Now you wanna call me (call me)
You want to get back in touch with me
Only 'cause you're very lonely
You're reaching out to me because you're lonely
Baby, look who's crying now
Now you're the one who's upset
You're the joke
You're the one people are laughing at for being unfaithful
You all know how it feels to be me
Everyone can sympathize with my pain
When your heart's on the floor and your dreams are all gone
When everything you hope for is lost
Contributed by Taylor P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gregor Mackenzie Theatre
in a parrelel universe sky is an international popstar
Aphrodite Magic Tarot
She is an international model.
sadako24
I really do feel like the crown could've gone either to her or Lorde. Ultimately it went to Lorde (and fair play to her, it wasn't undeserved), but Sky could've easily been the same sensation, earlier.
universalg1rl
The intro to this song is one of the greatest things ive ever heard
Kristopher Gracia
YES YES YES!!!
byquez32
Loved this song so much in college. My Tumblr days ❤️
julz boe
Wish they would put this on Spotify one day :-(
Babi Ferreira
Does anyone know why this EP isn’t on any streaming service?? I love this album
horea
she didnt feel like it was truly her
Anthany !
@horea I really wish she would get over that because this is pop perfection honestly 😆