There is more than one artist with this name

1. an Australian, punk,… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name

1. an Australian, punk, ska punk band formed in 1994

2. A Peruvian all female Nu Metal band formed in 1999

1. Area-7 rose from the ashes of Madness cover band Mad Not Madness. In 1994 three members, Dugald McNaughtan (keyboards), Charles "Chucky T" Thompson (guitar) and Dan Morrison (drums) left the group and began to write their own songs. They formed a band and named it after a lyric from The Specials' Dawning of a New Era. In 1996, singer Walter Eskdale left and the band recruited John "Stevo" Stevens, formerly of rockabilly band Yeah Yeah!, to vocals. Alistair Shepherd (sax), Toby Dargaville (trumpet) and Rohan Pacey (bass) all left in approximately 2002, and were replaced by Paul West and Matt Sanders.

2. Area 7 was born in 1999 when the Foronda sisters created a band that pays tribute to acts like Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains and Nirvana. After the typical initial hesitation, finally they consolidated as a solid quartet led by Diana and Fátima Foronda, supplemented by the drummer Josie Romani who suggested Karol Uriol’s entry, who switched from guitar to bass.
They composed their first own songs and formalized the gestation of the first all-female metal band in Peru. They grew musically gig after gig, and in 2003 acquired the maturity needed to participate in bigger concerts with bands such as Masacre, Reset, Natura and Leuzemia. Gradually their national impact was getting greater, and after being quoted in press notes and appearing in several television interviews, they published their first and self-titled EP.
After bring their music to Morella Petrozzi’s contemporary dance show “Género Femenino” (Female Gender) they published “Soul Machine”, their first LP produced by Morrison Records which made Area 7 to cross borders to present it to the Brazilian, Colombian, Mexican, Chilean and Argentine crowd.
A year later, in 2007, Evelyn Matos increased the Area 7 family when joined the band, allowing Karol Uriol to go back on track with her guitar.
After celebrating their 10th anniversry as a band, the band recorded their album “1.9.8.4″, tribute to Pamela Heredia, their close friend who died in 2008 and was born in 1984. Illari Arbe, with only 17 years old entered the band to play the drums and take part in the composition, arrangements and production of the album.
From: http://www.metaladies.com/bands/area-7/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/AREA-7-Oficial/104026899671663
http://www.myspace.com/area7peru

Boys Don't Cry
Area 7 Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Well I would say I'm sorry
If I thought that it would change your mind
But I know that this time I have said too much
Been too unkind
So I try to laugh about it, cover it all up with lies
Yeah I try to laugh about it
Hiding the tears in my eyes (x2)

Because 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
Yeah I try to laugh about it
Hiding the tears in my eyes

Because 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 too late
And you've already gone away

Misjudged your limits
Pushed you too far
Took you for granted
I thought that you needed me more

I would do most anything
To get you back by my side
But I just keep on laughing
And hiding the tears in my eyes

Because boys don't cry
Boys don't cry

Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Boys Don’t Cry” by Area 7 reveal a man who is apologizing for his behavior towards his loved one. He’s trying to hide his pain and sadness by covering it all up with lies and laughter but cannot, as his tears give him away. He recognizes that he’s been too unkind and he’s misjudged his partner's limits. His apology is an attempt to get his partner to forgive him and stay but he knows it’s too late as she’s already gone away. Despite feeling helpless, he still hides his tears because society has taught boys that they shouldn't cry.

The song is about toxic masculinity and the pressures that come with it. Society expects boys to be tough, not to show their emotions, and to always be in control, but this can result in emotional suppression and lack of communication in relationships. The singer in this song is a classic example of this, as he has not been able to communicate his emotions effectively with his partner until it is too late. The cultural expectations around masculinity lead to him hiding his pain and sadness rather than expressing it openly, which ultimately leads to the end of his relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I would say I'm sorry
I wish to apologize

If I thought that it would change your mind
However, I doubt it'll make a difference

But I know that this time I have said too much
I realize I've gone too far this time

Been too unkind
My behavior has been cruel

So I try to laugh about it, cover it all up with lies
To cope, I mask my emotions with fake laughter and dishonesty

Hiding the tears in my eyes (x2)
Though, in reality, I'm hiding the fact I'm upset

Because boys don't cry
Society expects me, as a man, to suppress my emotions

I would break down at your feet
I'd surrender myself to you

And beg forgiveness
And plead for your pardon

Plead with you
And implore you to come back

But I know that it's too late
But it's beyond the point of reconciliation