Cryin' Like A Bitch!!
Godsmack Lyrics
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Telling everybody they know nothing,
And long live what you thought you were,
And time ain't on your side anymore (anymore)
And so you tell me I
Can't take my chances,
But I told you one too many times,
I'm tougher than nails.
I can promise you that.
Step out of line
And you get bitch-slapped back.
And you can run
Your little mouth all day,
But the hand of god
Just smacked you back into yesterday
And so you tell me I
Can't take my chances,
But I told you one too many times,
And you were crying like a bitch.
And you wonder why
No one can stand you,
And there's no denying,
You were crying like a bitch.
You were crying like a bitch.
Lying dead by
Your sacred faded past times
Only time is your enemy.
Granted a second chance
To prove that your arrogance
Is stronger than you'll ever be.
Is stronger than you can be
Oh, stronger than you can be
Oh, stronger than you can, be
And so you tell me I
Can't take my chances,
But I told you one too many times,
And you were crying like a bitch.
And you wonder why
No one can stand you,
And there's no denying,
You were crying like a bitch.
You were crying like a bitch.
You were crying like a bitch.
You were crying like a bitch.
Oh, Bitch.
The lyrics of Godsmack's song ‘Cryin’ Like A Bitch!!’ are aggressive, assertive, and empowering. The song is essentially a response to someone who is acting superior and judgmental towards others. The first verse describes this person as someone who struts around like a king, believing that they know everything and that they are better than everyone else. The chorus represents the frustration of the singer, who has been repeatedly told that they cannot take their chances but has had enough of this person's bullying ways. The second verse is a warning to the individual to watch their mouth because they are about to get ‘bitch-slapped back’. It's a threat delivered with a good dose of bravado.
The bridge of the song is where the message really comes together. The singer reflects on the past experiences of the person they're addressing, who is now lying dead due to their own arrogance. The individual is granted a second chance to prove that they can be stronger than their arrogance, and this is the ultimate lesson for the listener of the song. The lyrics clearly state that it is important to recognize when you are wrong and to show humility.
Line by Line Meaning
Strut on by like a king
You think you're better than everyone and act like royalty.
Telling everybody they know nothing
You belittle others and think they're ignorant.
And long live what you thought you were
You hold onto the past and refuse to change.
And time ain't on your side anymore (anymore)
You've lost your power and influence over time.
And so you tell me I
You criticize me for not being like you.
Can't take my chances
You doubt my abilities and don't think I can succeed.
But I told you one too many times
I've tried to explain myself before but it falls on deaf ears.
And you were crying like a bitch.
You reacted angrily and cried when faced with the truth.
I'm tougher than nails.
I'm strong enough to handle your insults and criticism.
I can promise you that.
I'm completely confident in myself.
Step out of line
Don't cross me or act out of turn.
And you get bitch-slapped back.
I'll put you back in your place if you disrespect me.
And you can run
You can keep talking and insulting me all you want.
Your little mouth all day,
You won't stop talking and trying to prove yourself right.
But the hand of god
But you'll eventually suffer the consequences of your actions.
Just smacked you back into yesterday
You'll be humbled and reminded of your past mistakes.
And you wonder why
You're confused as to why people don't like you.
No one can stand you,
You're so unpleasant that nobody wants to be around you.
And there's no denying,
It's an undeniable fact that you're disliked.
You were crying like a bitch.
You reacted in a weak and vulnerable manner.
Lying dead by
You're stuck in the past and unwilling to change.
Your sacred faded past times
You hold onto things that used to be important but are no longer relevant.
Only time is your enemy.
You can't turn back time to fix your mistakes.
Granted a second chance
You have an opportunity to redeem yourself.
To prove that your arrogance
You can show that you've changed and are no longer arrogant.
Is stronger than you'll ever be.
Your arrogance will always hold you back and prevent you from succeeding.
Oh, stronger than you can be
Your arrogance has the potential to ruin your life.
Oh, stronger than you can, be
Overcoming your arrogance is a difficult but necessary process.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES SHANNON LARKIN, ROB MERRILL, SALVATORE P. ERNA, TONY ROMBOLA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Strut on by like a king
Tellin' everybody they know nothing
And long lived what you thought you were
Time ain't on your side anymore, anymore
And so you tell me I
Can't take my chances
But I've told you one too many times
And you were cryin' like a bitch
I'm tougher than nails, I can promise you that
Step outta line and you get bitch-slapped back
And you can run
Your little mouth all day
But the hand of God just smacked you back into yesterday
And so you tell me I
Can't take my chances
But I've told you one too many times
And you were cryin' like a bitch
And you wonder why
No one can stand you
And there's no denyin' you were cryin' like a bitch
You were cryin' like a bitch
Blinded by your sacred faded past times
Only time is your enemy
Granted a second chance
To prove that your arrogance is stronger than you'll ever be
Is stronger than you can be
Oh, stronger than you can be
Oh, stronger than you can
Be
And so you tell me I
Can't take my chances
But I've told you one too many times
And you were cryin' like a bitch
And you wonder why
No one can stand you
And there's no denyin' you were cryin' like a bitch
You were cryin' like a bitch
You were cryin' like a bitch
You were cryin' like a bitch
Oh, bitch
@cesarcastro2831
One time, my dad was constipated. So he turned this song up as loud as he could, on his phone. He sang along for a min, then when the lyric “Crying like a bitch!!!” came on, he found it in himself to purge whatever demon had his colon backed up! 😠
I really hated having such thin walls growing up. 😩
@pestyone1024
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Strut on by like a king
Telling everybody they know nothing,
And long live what you thought you were,
And time ain't on your side anymore (anymore)
And so you tell me I
Can't take my chances,
But I told you one too many times,
And you were crying like a bitch.
I'm tougher than nails.
I can promise you that.
Step out of line
And you get bitch-slapped back.
And you can run
Your little mouth all day,
But the hand of god
Just smacked you back into yesterday
And so you tell me I
Can't take my chances,
But I told you one too many times,
And you were crying like a bitch.
And you wonder why
No one can stand you,
And there's no denying,
You were crying like a bitch.
You were crying like a bitch.
Lying dead by
Your sacred faded past times
Only time is your enemy.
Granted a second chance
To prove that your arrogance
Is stronger than you'll ever be.
Is stronger than you can be
Oh, stronger than you can be
Oh, stronger than you can, be
And so you tell me I
Can't take my chances,
But I told you one too many times,
And you were crying like a bitch.
And you wonder why
No one can stand you,
And there's no denying,
You were crying like a bitch.
You were crying like a bitch.
You were crying like a bitch.
You were crying like a bitch.
Oh, Bitch.
@cellycell9136
Im black and from the hood. I fucks with this song and I STAND ALONE. Shout out to Godsmack
@jameshodge1517
I get'cha dude 😎 I'm tougher than Nails, I can Promise You That! Get Out Of My Line Or Yul Get BitchSlaped Back and you can run, all the way All day but my hand of God will fu u back further away!
@logancreed5041
Whoever is jamming this in 2023 knows and appreciates REAL HARD ROCK MUSIC!!!! TURN IT THE FUCK UP!!!!!! GODSMACK FOREVER 🤘🤘
@jessicasander3588
Hell yeah babe!
@daltoncohen5631
🪨
@cathyrichardson8747
Still jamming it 2024 Dallas Texas
@CynicalWolverine
Yep
@veronica3986
Feb 2024 and love this track i only discovered a day or two ago ......
@vCLOWNSHOESv
12 years later all of those fighters are hall of fame legends.
@amylapratt8964
so is the song lol but your absolutely right I didn't realize til u mentioned it