Rexha released two additional EPs in 2017, All Your Fault: Pt. 1 and All Your Fault: Pt. 2, which again saw the moderate success of the singles "I Got You" and "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)". Rexha has also seen success with several collaborations including "Hey Mama" with David Guetta, Nicki Minaj and Afrojack, "Me, Myself & I" with G-Eazy, "In the Name of Love" with Martin Garrix, and "Meant to Be" with Florida Georgia Line, the latter of which had large success as a country crossover single, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Rexha's debut studio album, Expectations (2018), reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and saw the success of its lead single, "I'm a Mess", and brought Rexha two nominations for Best New Artist and Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Grammy Awards. Rexha released her second studio album, Better Mistakes, in 2021.
Cry Wolf
Bebe Rexha Lyrics
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When the grass is green, but underneath you're cold and hollow
Yeah, the one sweeping will see they're hard to swallow
So sick of your crooked smile and your counterfeit soul
You got my feet sour
And you got teeth like a wolf
But you cry like a sheep, yeah
Don't be mad that you didn't caught your red hands in it
You're so bad, yeah, I get it
You made your bed, now rest in it
Run and cry wolf
Wolf
When your heart has turned to stone
When the things you weren't meant to see are all that you know
Too late to sell back the lies and the dreams that you were sold
So sick of your crooked smile and your counterfeit soul
You got my feet sour
And you got teeth like a wolf
But you cry like a sheep, yeah
Don't be mad that you didn't caught your red hands in it
You're so bad, yeah, I get it
You made your bed, now rest in it
Run and cry wolf
Wolf
The lyrics of Bebe Rexha's "Cry Wolf" are about a deceitful and manipulative person who is being called out for their lies and false persona. The song is a warning to anyone who may fall for this person's deception and facade. The opening lines suggest that the person's heart is borrowed, indicating that they are not authentic and maybe hiding their true self. The grass being green on the surface, but cold and hollow underneath, symbolizes the emptiness and fakeness of the person. The line "the one sweeping will see they're hard to swallow" suggests that the truth will eventually come out and be revealed to everyone.
The chorus of the song is particularly memorable with the repeated line of "you got teeth like a wolf, but you cry like a sheep." This line is a metaphor for the person's deceptive nature. They may appear strong and powerful like a wolf, but in reality they are weak and vulnerable like a sheep. The line "too late to sell back the lies and the dreams that you were sold" implies that the person has been caught up in their own web of lies and there is no turning back for them.
Overall, "Cry Wolf" is a powerful song about authenticity, honesty, and the consequences of deceit. It is a message to everyone to be cautious of those who may not have our best interests at heart and to stay true to ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
When your heart is borrowed
When you are not truly invested in your own emotions
When the grass is green, but underneath you're cold and hollow
When everything seems fine but you are actually empty inside
Yeah, the one sweeping will see they're hard to swallow
The truth will eventually come out and be difficult to accept
So sick of your crooked smile and your counterfeit soul
Tired of your fake personality and inauthenticity
You got my feet sour
You have negatively impacted my life and experiences
And you got teeth like a wolf
You are deceptive and manipulative
But you cry like a sheep, yeah
You pretend to be innocent and victimized
Don't be mad that you didn't caught your red hands in it
Don't be angry that you were not caught in the act
You're so bad, yeah, I get it
You are aware of your own wrongdoing
You made your bed, now rest in it
Face the consequences of your actions
Run and cry wolf
Flee from the situation and play the victim
Wolf
Continue to deceive others and prey on their vulnerabilities
When your heart has turned to stone
When you have become emotionally numb and closed off
When the things you weren't meant to see are all that you know
When you have witnessed things that were not meant for you and they are now all you understand
Too late to sell back the lies and the dreams that you were sold
It is too late to undo the impact of manipulation and false promises
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
When your heart is borrowed
Where the grass is green, but underneath you're cold and hollow
Yeah, the words are sweet but no see they're hard to swallow
So sick of your crooked smile and your counterfeit soul
Your counterfeit soul
[Pre-Chorus]
And you got teeth like a wolf
But you cry like a sheep, yeah
[Chorus]
Don't be mad, mad, you did it
Caught you red hands in it
You're so bad, yeah, I get it
You made your bed, now rest in it
Run and cry wolf!
Wolf!
[Verse 2]
When your heart has turned to stone
When the things you weren't meant to see are all that you know
Too late to sell back the lies and the dreams that you were sold
So sick of your crooked smile and your counterfeit soul
Your counterfeit soul
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[Pre-Chorus]
And you got teeth like a wolf
But you cry like a sheep, yeah
[Chorus]
Don't be mad, mad, you did it
Caught you red hands in it
You're so bad, yeah, I get it
You made your bed, now rest in it
Run and cry wolf!
Wolf!
[Bridge]
Heyyyyyyyyyyyy, oooooooooooh
Heyyyyyyyyyyyy, oooooooooooh
Heyyyyyyyyyyyy, oooooooooooh
Heyyyyyyyyyyyy, oooooooooooh
And you got teeth like a wolf
But you cry
You cry
[Chorus]
Don't be mad, mad, you did it
Caught you red hands in it
You're so bad, yeah, I get it
You made your bed, now rest in it
Run and cry wolf!
Wolf!
[Outro]
Cry wolf!
Wolf!
Mad, mad, you did it
Caught you red hands in it
You're so bad, yeah, I get it
Made your bed, now rest in it
@Mighty.Matcha.
I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW SHE SAID SHE HATES THIS SONG IT HELPED ME SO MUCH AS A KID
@kittynboots153
Maybe it's because she realizes it calls herself out. Or just because it's not catchy to her..
@embryondemuse
Not catchy?! 😅
@emilynachtnebel8410
I think it was when she wasnt getting paid proper for her work back when she first started
@Mighty.Matcha.
@@emilynachtnebel8410I feel it’s bc she thinks it isn’t relevant to her style now and isn’t really proud of it 😢
@Natalie_Milana7
I remember hearing this song in an Ever after high dress up game. And I thought it was an indie artist! WOAH! Shocked to find out that it was Bebe Rexha! And I'm glad I even found this song! I thought it's lost forever!
@marnmalue9135
Omg same! Was it the Ramona Badwolf game? I have so many fond memories of playing that one and some of the other EAH dress-up games on Starsue
@Natalie_Milana7
YES! It was Ramon Badwolf game! :)
@Ieatbra1nz
Sameee OML 👹
@Ieatbra1nz
@@marnmalue9135lol Ramona is my fav that's how I found this song years ago sad she never got a doll