Internationally, Green is best known for his soul work: his most popular was Gnarls Barkley's 2006 worldwide hit "Crazy", which reached number one in various singles charts worldwide, including the UK. In the United States, "Crazy" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album St. Elsewhere, was also a hit, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. Gnarls Barkley's second album, The Odd Couple (2008), charted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
In 2010, Green took a break from working with Gnarls Barkley and released the single "Fuck You!" on August 19 as a solo artist. The song was a hit, with the radio-edit version "Forget You" reaching the top spot in the UK and the Netherlands and charting at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album, The Lady Killer (2010), saw similar success, peaking within the top five of the UK Albums Chart and debuting within the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and receiving a Gold certification from the BPI in the UK. His next two single, "It's OK" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" were also hits in Europe.
Cry Baby
CeeLo Green Lyrics
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Don't cry baby
If this makes you cry
Girl I didn't mean it
Next time I should lie
The truth is inconvenient
I bet if you try
I really don't know why
You bother to cry about me
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
I guess that I'm the bad guy now (I guess that I'm the bad guy now)
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
And just like all the other ones (and just like all the other ones)
Cry, cry baby, oh
I hate to see you cry
Sad to say I've seen it
We should say goodbye
And this time really mean it
When some time goes by
I'm sure that you'll feel better
But if she needs to cry
Then maybe I should let her
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
I guess that I'm the bad guy now (I guess that I'm the bad guy now)
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
And just like all the other ones (and just like all the other ones)
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby) oh
Now, help me find a way, yeah
What more, can I say, to you
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
I guess that I'm the bad guy now (I guess that I'm the bad guy now)
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
And just like all the other ones (and just like all the other ones)
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
Build a wall around your heart (lalalalalala)
Cry, cry baby
Baby
Ohh, ohh, ohh (just like all the other ones)
Oh-ohh, ohh, ohh (just like all the other ones)
Cry baby, cry baby (lalalalalala)
Whenever she cry baby, cry baby
Ah-ohh!
Don't cry baby
The song Cry Baby by CeeLo Green is a mournful tune about a man who is trying to console his crying partner. The song is about a break-up, and the singer is lamenting the end of their relationship. He knows that they should be saying goodbye and ending it for good, but the woman is still crying, and he's having a hard time letting go. He blames himself for the breakup, acknowledging that he's the bad guy in the situation. He only wants to protect her from more heartache and ridicule, which is why he is asking her not to cry.
The lyrics are powerful, and they capture the emotions that people go through at the end of a relationship. The singer is experiencing guilt, sadness, and regret, and he wishes he could change things. He's asking for forgiveness, but at the same time, he knows that he has to let go of something that's not working anymore. The song is a beautiful reminder that emotions are raw and real, and even when it hurts, it's essential to let go of things that no longer serve us.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, let me hold you
I want to comfort you and make you feel better
Don't cry baby
I don't want to see you upset and crying
If this makes you cry
I acknowledge that my actions or words have hurt you
Girl I didn't mean it
I may have said or done something hurtful unintentionally
Next time I should lie
I am aware that telling the truth can be painful for you, so I may choose to tell you what you want to hear instead
The truth is inconvenient
I understand that the truth can be difficult to accept and deal with
I bet if you try
I believe you are capable of moving on and being happy without me
You could live without me
You don't need me to be happy and fulfilled
I really don't know why
I am confused and don't understand why you are still upset about me
You bother to cry about me
I don't see the point in crying over me, as I am not worth your tears
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
I am mocking and belittling you for crying over me
I guess that I'm the bad guy now (I guess that I'm the bad guy now)
I am admitting that I am the cause of your pain and portraying myself as the villain
And just like all the other ones (and just like all the other ones)
I am acknowledging that I am not the first person to hurt you in this way
I hate to see you cry
I feel bad that I have caused you to be upset and emotional
Sad to say I've seen it
I have caused you to cry before and it makes me feel guilty
We should say goodbye
I think it's best if we end our relationship to prevent any further pain and hurt
And this time really mean it
I want to make sure we are both on the same page and serious about ending things
When some time goes by
I believe that with time, things will get better and we will both heal from this
I'm sure that you'll feel better
I have hope that you will recover from this and be okay
But if she needs to cry
Even though I have suggested that you shouldn't cry over me, I am now saying that it's okay to do so
Then maybe I should let her
I am showing sympathy and understanding for your pain and emotions
Build a wall around your heart (lalalalalala)
I am telling you to protect your heart from future heartbreak and emotional pain
Cry, cry baby
I am still mocking and belittling you for crying over me
Ohh, ohh, ohh (just like all the other ones)
I am acknowledging that I am not the only person to have hurt you and caused you pain
Oh-ohh, ohh, ohh (just like all the other ones)
Again, I am acknowledging that I am part of a pattern of people who have hurt you
Whenever she cry baby, cry baby
I am acknowledging that you cry over other people as well
Ah-ohh!
This is an exclamation of frustration and annoyance
Don't cry baby
I am comforting you and telling you not to cry, even though I have made fun of you for doing so earlier in the song
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rick Nowels, Thomas Callaway
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@fabianadelpino6029
Yeah, let me hold you
Don't cry baby
If this makes you cry
Girl I didn't mean it
Next time I should lie
The truth is inconvenient
I bet if you try
You could live without me
I really don't know why
You bother to cry about me
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
I guess that I'm the bad guy now (I guess that I'm the bad guy now)
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
And just like all the other ones (and just like all the other ones)
Cry, cry baby, oh
I hate to see you cry
Sad to say I've seen it
We should say goodbye
And this time really mean it
When some time goes by
I'm sure that you'll feel better
But if she needs to cry
Then maybe I should let her
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
I guess that I'm the bad guy now (I guess that I'm the bad guy now)
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
And just like all the other ones (and just like all the other ones)
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby) oh
Now, help me find a way, yeah
What more, can I say, to you
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
I guess that I'm the bad guy now (I guess that I'm the bad guy now)
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
And just like all the other ones (and just like all the other ones)
Cry (cry) cry baby (cry baby)
Build a wall around your heart (lalalalalala)
Cry, cry baby
Baby
Ohh, ohh, ohh (just like all the other ones)
Oh-ohh, ohh, ohh (just like all the other ones)
Cry baby, cry baby (lalalalalala)
Whenever she cry baby, cry baby
Ah-ohh!
Don't cry baby
@JeffreyBJean
Jaleel white did a great job in this video. The choreography was on point. Love the hook.
@jasminkrieger8228
He always was a good dancer
@snkafrica3916
Yes he did Jeffrey B. Jean
@klawah
I played my old "The Lady Killer" CD today. What a great album! Absolute classic! 💖
@13utoober
Love the song, Cee lo's voice, and Jaleel's and all's dancing. The girl playing the girlfriend is such a good actress, too. Makes me laugh when she looks around with that puzzled "what's goin' on? face. Fun choreography and sets.
@snkafrica3916
Yes, she is a good actress Joyce Ann.
@rustyeels
I am a 53 year old, overweight, white guy and I love this guy's music. It makes me feel like getting up and dancing my fat ass off and I can't dance a step.
@Jnwboss
Nothing wrong with that man cut your step ain’t no judging around here. Music can transcend race and culture so if you find enjoyment then sing and dance away man. Enjoy 🙂
@tasrin9877
Are you still alive
@dannycarter6420
@T Asrin I was just about to ask that 😂😂😂