Boys Don't Cry
● The Cure Lyrics

I would say I'm sorry
I am willing to apologize

If I thought that it would change your mind
If I believed my apology would make you reconsider

But I know that this time
But I have an understanding that this occasion

I have said too much
I've expressed myself beyond the acceptable limit

Been too unkind
I've been harsh in my words and actions

I tried to laugh about it
I attempted to make light of the situation

Cover it all up with lies
And conceal everything with untruth

Hiding the tears in my eyes
Concealing the expression of my emotions

'Cause boys don't cry
Because males are not supposed to weep

I would break down at your feet
I would fall apart before you

And beg forgiveness, plead with you
And request your pardon, entreat you

But I know that it's too late
But I understand that it is past the point of redemption

And now there's nothing I can do
And I am powerless to affect the outcome

I would tell you that I loved you
I would express my love for you

If I thought that you would stay
If I believed you would remain with me

But I know that it's no use
But I understand that it is pointless

And you've already gone away
And you already departed

Misjudged your limits
I miscalculated your boundaries

Pushed you too far
I said or did something that went beyond what you could tolerate

Took you for granted
I assumed that you would always be there for me without having to put in any effort

Thought that you needed me more, more, more
Believed that you required me to a greater extent

Now I would do 'most anything
At present, I am willing to do just about anything

To get you back by my side
To have you return to my presence

But I just keep on laughing
Yet, I still mask my emotions with humor

Hiding the tears in my eyes
Concealing the emotion on my face

'Cause boys don't cry
Because society dictates that men do not cry

Boys don't cry
Reiterating the societal expectation that males suppress their emotions