On September 7, 2016, the band released their single “Hatefuck” and announced an EP would be released on September 16, 2016. The following day, the official album art was released. In a statement to fans, Teddy wrote:
‘'Finally, after months of playing and perfecting, our EP +30mg is complete! with the EP comes our latest single, “Hatefuck”, a buzzing ballad I wrote about some of my very lowest moments. Some people hit rock bottom, some people crash right through and keep falling down – that was me, and if what came out of it was this song then it was certainly worth it.“
On November 16, 2018, Cruel Youth released the single ‘'Devil in Paradise’‘ which Teddy said included the ’‘most truthful and important lyrics [she has] ever shared with anyone in [her] life’‘. On December 14, 2018, another single by Cruel Youth titled ’‘Portrait of a Female’‘ was released.
I Don't Love You
Cruel Youth Lyrics
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All my switchblade words ain't aim to cut your sweet delusions
I messed up, I confess that I got hooked
Champagne pirouettes and bathroom trips
Are my confusion
Where were you when we were gettin' high?
Where were you when when I thought I died?
It's too damn late to cry
It's too damn late to count the reasons why
I don't love you
It's too damn late to cry
It's too damn late to make me change my mind
I don't love you
I don't love you
I don't love you
Once or twice, I regret that you got played
Now you're sober, party's over
It's just awkward moments
It's just me, sociopathic tendencies
Smiling faces, cold embraces
Testing my composure
Where were you when we were gettin' high?
Where were you when when I thought I died?
Throw out your liquor amen
No time for you in my bed
It's too damn late to cry
It's too damn late to count the reasons why
I don't love you
It's too damn late to cry
It's too damn late to make me change my mind
I don't love you
I don't love you
I don't love you
No surprise, you show up again
Let it go, liquor got you feeling yourself
Waste my time but that shit don't fly
No surprise, you show up again
Let it go, liquor got you feeling yourself
Waste my time but that shit don't fly
It's too damn late to cry
It's too damn late to make me change my mind
I don't love you
It's too damn late to cry
It's too damn late count the reasons why
I don't love you
"Come around here again, I'll have your head kicked in ya piece of shite.
Don't think I'm letting you off all that money you owe me.
I knew it was you who took all me pay ya cheap bastard, you want you face rearranging with my fist's you do,
I'll have your face looking like a fucking picassa"
The song "I Don't Love You" by Cruel Youth is about a toxic and dysfunctional relationship that has ended. The lyrics express feelings of regret, confusion, and a need to move on from the past. The singer acknowledges that they lied to themselves and their partner about their emotions, and that they used sharp words to cut down their partner's illusions of a happy relationship. The singer admits to getting hooked on substance abuse during their time together, and now regrets the confusion that it caused. They question their partner's whereabouts during the moments when they needed them the most, and now they have no time for them in their bed.
The song describes the emotions of someone who realizes that it's too late to fix the problems in the relationship. The singer has no more love for their partner and is tired of trying to make things work. They reference the moments when their partner got "played" and the awkward moments that followed after. The singer describes themselves as having sociopathic tendencies and being constantly tested by the fake smiles and cold embraces that they experience. In the end, the singer makes it clear that they are done wasting their time with someone who is unreliable and only shows up when they are under the influence.
Overall the song expresses the need for closure and moving on from a toxic relationship. It discusses how substance abuse and sociopathic tendencies can impact relationships and how important it is to take accountability for one's actions. The song emphasizes the importance of self-love and healthy relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I lied, don't think about you all the time
I wasn't honest with you and I don't constantly think about you.
All my switchblade words ain't aim to cut your sweet delusions
My words may sound sharp, but they're not meant to destroy your illusions about us.
I messed up, I confess that I got hooked
I acknowledge my mistake and own up to the fact that I became addicted to you.
Champagne pirouettes and bathroom trips
My confusion made me act erratic, doing spins with champagne and going to the bathroom often.
Are my confusion
Those actions were a result of my blurred mind and confusion.
Where were you when we were gettin' high?
I question your whereabouts during the times when we were living carefree while under the influence.
Where were you when when I thought I died?
You were nowhere to be found when I felt like I was at my lowest point.
Throw out your liquor amen, no time for you in my bed
I don't want you in my bed and want you to stop drinking.
It's too damn late to cry
It's not worth crying over because it's too late to fix anything.
It's too damn late to count the reasons why
There's no point in trying to count the reasons for my feelings because it won't change anything.
I don't love you
My feelings have changed and I don't love you anymore.
Once or twice, I regret that you got played
I do feel remorse when I think about how I played you once or twice.
Now you're sober, party's over
Since you're no longer under the influence, our party and carefree lifestyle is done for.
It's just awkward moments
Our interactions are now painfully uncomfortable.
It's just me, sociopathic tendencies
The problem is me and my sociopathic tendencies that make it difficult for me to express my emotions.
Smiling faces, cold embraces, testing my composure
Seeing you smile and trying to hug me despite my cold response tests my self-control.
No surprise, you show up again
I expected you to come back to me again.
Let it go, liquor got you feeling yourself
You should forget about me because you're only acting confident due to the alcohol you consumed.
Waste my time but that shit don't fly
You're wasting your time because ultimately it won't do anything for the both of us.
Writer(s): William George Sinclair, Teddy Natalia Noemi Sinclair, Par Andreas Westerlund
Contributed by Isabella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joshua Berube
I've murdered the repeat button on this whole album but this song in particular. Her emotion in her vocals and her accent are just bliss. THIS is Natalia at her best and what a dream it must be to make music with the love of your life. You guys slayed my life with this song and EP. #cruelyouth
Sani anthony
Proud
to
be
apart
of
this
fandom
#CruelYouth
💓💗💟👑💊🎀🎈🍸♡
Kyla Emeralds
part or a part*
Edgar Navarrete
Astarte Scorpio it's not really a fandom ? It's more like I like this person singing
AmyRose Speaks
Sani anthony * a part
Team Nerdy
Watch Natalia kills bashes x Factor contestant then still love her after that
Gael Gomez is toxic
@Team Nerdy Karen why can't you seem to let go of the past
Emi V
When you get dumped by a guy and he decides to come back months later....& you're like fuck no it's too damn late to make me change my mind. The chorus is fitting.
Mariam Iqbal
Emily Villar
Soaribb
and very relatable lok