Boys Don't Cry
* The Cure Lyrics
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If I thought that it would change your mind
But I know that this time
I have said too much
Been too unkind
I tried to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
Hiding the tears in my eyes
'Cause boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
I would break down at your feet
And beg forgiveness, plead with you
But I know that it's too late
And now there's nothing I can do
So I try to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
I try to laugh about it
Hiding the tears in my eyes
'Cause boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
I would tell you that I loved you
If I thought that you would stay
But I know that it's no use
And you've already gone away
Misjudged your limits
Pushed you too far
Took you for granted
Thought that you needed me more, more, more
Now I would do 'most anything
To get you back by my side
But I just keep on laughing
Hiding the tears in my eyes
'Cause boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
The lyrics of "Boys Don't Cry" by The Cure are a confession of regret and heartbreak. The singer in the song admits that he has made mistakes and has said things that have hurt his partner. He acknowledges that his attempts to cover up his mistakes with lies and jokes have not worked, and he realizes that he has lost her. He laments that he did not appreciate her enough when he had her, and he now wishes he could do anything to win her back. However, he knows it's too late, and he must hide his tears because "boys don't cry."
The song's title itself is a message about the pressure society places on men to refrain from expressing their emotions. The lyrics reveal a vulnerable side of male emotions and emphasize that men, too, feel pain and heartbreak. The song's melancholy melody and upbeat rhythm create a contrast that accentuates the sadness in the lyrics. Despite the song's title, the singer shows that boys do cry, but they often do so in secret.
Overall, "Boys Don't Cry" is a powerful and emotional song that encourages listeners to acknowledge their feelings, no matter their gender, and not let societal expectations dictate how they express themselves. The singer's confession of regret and sadness is relatable and serves as a reminder that it's better to be open and honest about one's emotions than to hide them.
Line by Line Meaning
I would say I'm sorry
If I believed apologizing would make a difference, I would say I'm sorry.
If I thought that it would change your mind
Apologizing may not actually change your mind about leaving me.
But I know that this time
I understand that my actions have pushed you too far.
I have said too much
I've spoken harshly and inconsiderately to you.
Been too unkind
I've mistreated you and hurt your feelings.
I tried to laugh about it
I attempted to fake happiness and minimize the situation.
Cover it all up with lies
I've tried to conceal my pain and pretend everything is okay.
Hiding the tears in my eyes
I'm crying on the inside, but trying to hide it.
'Cause boys don't cry
Society expects men to be tough and not show emotion like crying.
I would break down at your feet
I would cry out of desperation to have you back.
And beg forgiveness, plead with you
I would ask for your forgiveness and beg you to give me another chance.
But I know that it's too late
I realize that it may be too late to salvage our relationship.
And now there's nothing I can do
I feel helpless and powerless to change what has happened.
I would tell you that I loved you
I wish I had expressed my love for you more frequently.
If I thought that you would stay
If there was hope that you would remain with me, I would tell you I loved you.
But I know that it's no use
I doubt telling you now would make a difference.
And you've already gone away
You've left me and moved on.
Misjudged your limits
I underestimated how far I could push you and didn't realize until it was too late.
Pushed you too far
I went beyond your breaking point and caused you to leave.
Took you for granted
I didn't appreciate or value our relationship like I should have.
Thought that you needed me more, more, more
I believed that you depended on me more than you actually did.
Now I would do 'most anything
I'm willing to do anything to have you back in my life.
To get you back by my side
I want to be with you again more than anything.
But I just keep on laughing
Despite my struggles, I try to maintain a cheerful facade.
'Cause boys don't cry
Once again, I feel pressure to suppress my emotions and pretend to be strong.
Boys don't cry
The refrain reiterates the societal expectations placed on men to hide their feelings and pretend to be tough.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Laurence Andrew Tolhurst, Michael Stephen Dempsey, Robert James Smith
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Lyrics 🎵🎵
[Intro]
Oh-woah, oh-woah
Look, uh
[Verse]
Tour bus slidin' in the rain, headed out of state
So much goin' through my brain, I can barely think
Sometimes I get on my own and wander outer-space
I love you, but I'm full of rage, our past is full of pain
On a planet of my own, livin' like an alien
Think it's safe to say that I'll never be the same again
Never fall in love again, my heart is on a shelf
My music's full of pain, but I keep my problems to myself
And I keep my mouth closed 'cause my thoughts sometimes can get too deep
My heart cold, my eyes closed, but I never go to sleep
I been all alone goin' on two weeks me, mysеlf, and my sheets
Wanna call your phone so we can speak, but it makе me feel weak
Get on the internet and see the world laugh 'bout my depression
They paintin' perfect pictures, but I ain't buyin' what they sellin'
Collect calls from the county always could make me smile
Damn, brother, you was just on the streets, and now you goin' to trial
Yeah, mama, I made it out the streets, I hope you finally proud
Youngin' jump out with that K, in broad day, shootin' at the crowd
Now he gettin' on top the stage, and they sing his music loud, sing his music out loud
[Chorus]
Take away my name, take away my throne
Take away my fame, let me keep my soul, uh
Smilin' on the outside, inside dyin'
Listenin' to a grown man cryin'
Oh-woah, oh-woah
Oh-woah, oh-woah
Oh-woah, oh-woah
Oh-woah
@ShotsByCrazyy
“Keep my mouth closed because sometimes my thoughts can get to deep, my heart cold, my eyes closed but I never go to sleep” That hit home❤️🩹
@drezdenfrazee1077
Ong
@rockstarr_rambo
is my music okay ? tryna blow frl this yr ! <3
@ontariawhite2731
No lie
@user-pp9xi5iw6x
Amen
@MGNAS
This hit different
@Unleashed_Jay
Am I the only one that think this is better than the original song
@andrewgilbert384
nope, i think this version is far better.
@lancelayton6965
@@Unleashed_Jayhe said “nope” to your question as you aren’t the only one who thinks that
@haiderawilhite5332
Yessss!!!