Cry to the Blind is a heavy modern rock band from Upstate New York. Focused… Read Full Bio ↴Cry to the Blind is a heavy modern rock band from Upstate New York. Focused on creating a theraputic release for their fans, their music takes a positive spin on the negative energy that surrounds us every day.
Their sound has the aggression of current modern rock bands, combined with the soul of music from past generations. Drawing on influences from metal to classic rock, the band channels their musical experience into a sound that is original, thought provoking, and undeniably real.

Cry To The Blind has performed with the following national acts: Bullet For My Valentine(direct support), Flyleaf(direct support), 3 Doors Down, 10 Years, Atreyu, Candlebox(direct support), Chevelle, Egypt Central, In This Moment, Papa Roach, RED, Sick Puppies, Since October, Sevendust, Street Sweeper Social Club, Trapt, Papercut Massacre, Day of Fire, After Midnight Project, Smile Empty Soul, Taproot, and more.

"Cry to the Blind's sound is thoroughly modern, yet their solid musicianship and conceptual instincts reveal traces of the past, such as the progressive, sophisticated hard rock of the 1980s (think Kansas or Queensrÿche) and 1990s (think Rage Against the Machine)." Geoff Baker-soundsugar.net

"Think Flyleaf with a male lead singer meets Story of the Year, with better harmonies." Troy Smith-Rochester Insider Magazine

"The best live band in Upstate New York" Randy Peck- owner Montage Music Hall/The Platinum Group

Wrecking Ball
Cry To The Blind Lyrics

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We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain
We jumped never asking why
We kissed, I fell under your spell.
A love no one could deny

Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life

I will always want you

I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me

I put you high up in the sky
And now, you're not coming down
It slowly turned, you let me burn
And now, we're ashes on the ground

Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I will always want you

I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me

I came in like a wrecking ball
Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crashing in a blazing fall
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me

I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
And instead of using force
I guess I should've let you win
I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
I guess I should've let you win

Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always love you

I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me

I came in like a wrecking ball
Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crashing in a blazing fall
All you ever did was wreck me

Yeah, you, you wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cry to the Blind's "Wrecking Ball" tell the story of a tumultuous relationship. The first stanza describes the intensity and passion of their love - how they gave themselves to each other completely, without question. The second stanza speaks to the pain caused by the relationship, how it left them both broken and burnt out. The third and final stanza reflects on the singer's regret, questioning whether the conflict and destruction of their relationship was truly necessary.

The chorus, "I came in like a wrecking ball," is a metaphor for the singer's approach to the relationship. They entered it with full force, destroying everything in their path. But in the end, the destruction was mutual - it was not just one person who caused the problems.

Overall, the song is a raw and emotional ballad about the highs and lows of love, and the damage that can be inflicted when two people are unable to communicate and work through their issues.

Line by Line Meaning

We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain
Despite our efforts to keep our love alive, it was doomed to fail

We jumped never asking why
We rushed headlong into our relationship without considering the consequences

We kissed, I fell under your spell.
Your charms and affections captured my heart

A love no one could deny
Our love was strong and undeniable

Don't you ever say I just walked away
I never gave up on our love and always fought for it

I will always want you
My love for you will never fade

I can't live a lie, running for my life
I cannot pretend that our love is still alive and must move on to find happiness

I came in like a wrecking ball
I entered your life with great force, intending to break down your barriers

I never hit so hard in love
I've never been so passionate and committed to love before

All I wanted was to break your walls
My only desire was to get to know you deeply and break down the emotional walls you had built

All you ever did was wreck me
You hurt me time and time again, leaving me broken and defeated

I put you high up in the sky
I held you in the highest regard and placed you above all others

And now, you're not coming down
You have become cold and distant, and I can no longer reach you

It slowly turned, you let me burn
Our relationship gradually became toxic, and you allowed me to suffer

And now, we're ashes on the ground
Our relationship has come to a fiery end, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake

Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
I acted impulsively, without considering the consequences or potential danger

Left me crashing in a blazing fall
Your actions caused me to fall spectacularly and experience immense pain

I never meant to start a war
I never intended for our relationship to become a battle

I just wanted you to let me in
I simply wanted to be accepted and loved by you

And instead of using force
Rather than forcing my way into your heart

I guess I should've let you win
I should have allowed you to be in control of our relationship instead of trying to force my way in

I will always love you
Regardless of the hurt and pain we caused one another, I will always feel love for you

Yeah, you, you wreck me
You were the source of my pain, leaving my life in ruins

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ronshina4022

2:14 I never meant to start a war

We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain
We jumped never asking why
We kissed, I fell under your spell.
A love no one could deny

Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I will always want you

I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me

I put you high up in the sky
And now, you're not coming down
It slowly turned, you let me burn
And now, we're ashes on the ground

Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I will always want you

I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me

I came in like a wrecking ball
Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crashing in a blazing fall
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me

2:14
I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
And instead of using force
I guess I should've let you win
I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
I guess I should've let you win

Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you

I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me

I came in like a wrecking ball
Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crashing in a blazing fall
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me

@AndyGuillermo88

We clawed, we chained, our hearts in vain
We jumped, never asking why
We kissed, I fell under your spell
A love no one could deny
Don’t you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can’t live a lie, running for my life
I will always want you

I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was break me
Yeah, you wreck me

I put you high up in the sky
And now, you’re not coming down
It slowly turned, you let me burn
And now, we’re ashes on the ground
Don’t you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can’t live a lie, running for my life
I will always want you

I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was break me

I came in like a wrecking ball
Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crouching in a blaze and fall
All you ever did was break me
Yeah, you wreck me

I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
And instead of using force
I guess I should’ve let you in
I never meant to start a war
I just wanted you to let me in
I guess I should’ve let you in
Don’t you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you

I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was break me

I came in like a wrecking ball
Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung
Left me crouching in a blaze and fall
All you ever did was break me
Yeah, you, you wreck me
Yeah, you, you wreck me

All comments from YouTube:

@Nate01R6

10y↑18

This video is proof that any song can be amazing, just depends on the artist. This is EASILY the best cover of this song I've seen, you guys are SICK!!!!

@ronshina4022

@AndyGuillermo88

@MrLex87

10y↑4

WOW! this Band needs way more views. One of the best metal cover YET !! Awsome job Guys keep that shit up, love it

@bueno07

10y

When miley sings this it sounds like she is whining but when he sings it I feel his pain it just feels like he is truly heart broken, amazing! Could listen to this song everyday :)

@rupert281

33w

These guys are awesome and they made this song rock hard 👍

@lmacnotw

9y↑10

I can't stop listening to this. I was kind of obsessed with this song already.. but when I found this cover.. the obsession grew. Last night I made my friends listen to it and we ended up having a ton of fun jamming out and singing along. It was awesome!!!

@Allie_______P

10y↑1

This is way better than the original. Keep up the good work.

@elirodz376

I was looking for rock covers of this song and this is the one. This voice is what the song needed in the first place.

@murray4ny

10y↑1

You guys will be famous for sure off this! AMAZING! Jon is smiling down!

@CryToTheBlindMusic

10y

We hope so.. Rest his Soul. We think about him alot. I know hes proud. Jon Scarred RIP

@Doncolto

10y↑1

i wanna see you guys in concert !!!!! Cant stop listening to this song

@zacharygoodman5365

10y↑1

Why are covers of songs so often better than the originals? Disturbed and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For", Manson with "Tainted Love" and "This is Halloween" and "Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This", Lacuna Coil and Breaking Benjamin doing "Enjoy The Silence".

@tejekabra1132

8y↑3

I'm from Spain, and this cover it's just... AMAZING!

@kraigory196840

Heard this version on a radio station today- AMAZING! A somewhat decent tune "wrecked" by Miley - but this version was outstanding!

@wnymedia1

10y↑2

Lets us all remember this song was written by MoZella, Stephan Moccio, Sacha Skarbek, Lukasz Gottwald, and Henry Russell Walter not Miley Cyrus! Great cover guys....you guys are the ones who should have recorded it first!

@kurzninja

From New Orleans, Louisiana, this is hands down the best version of this I've heard so far.

@parkbucket

10y

Beyond amazing.... Original version doesn't even compare to this.

@Morgane-yu1mj

This voice is so powerful! I like the original song but this version is really awesome (so maybe I prefer this one)!
ps : I am from France.

@dreamreaver23

10y↑22

Dear God, when i grow up, I want pipes like this guy.

@DracolegacyOfficial

10y↑3

had a feeling i'd find you here, glad to see you got my email. you should totally play this on your next stream.

@robertdrulia7346

27w

Did you grow up yet? And did God answer your prayers?

@danielledriffill-shelmidin2098

47w↑1

9 years later and the grit in that second verse still hits 👍🏻

@TheTivec

10y↑1

I always liked the song just not the way it was performed by Miley. You guys. Spot on! My all time favorite cover of this song :)

@asdsdsdfasdasdasd4076

6y↑50

this song is very hard to perform, because in order to sing it properly the singer have to be patient and explode in the chorus, this demands a high ability to control you voice, a wide voice array, and a huge amount of discipline.
i listened to about 15 different covers in order to find a new artist to listen to, this is the only one i did not pause after the first half a minute, well done.

@13JustJoe13

same

@markyost4583

#truth

@katie7748

34w

I'd say check out the Eric Cartman one (the good one) but idt that's what you're looking for LOL

@fromtheflames777

10y↑1

Holy crap guys!!! That kicked ass! And by the way, to the drummer, coming from a drummer THANK YOU FOR NOT OVER PLAYING THE SONG

@rachelhilburn2183

10y

Best version of this song ever. Amazing. Really.

@PiousSlayer

10y↑6

Love this rendition of the song, so much better than the original. I'm from New York and you guys are amazing.

@diogooliveira2846

Having you guys performing in Portugal, singing both the covers you do and the original songs would be a dream

@ellehd3419

10y↑1

Now THAT'S good music! Nicely done gents!

@installationsplus

10y

Awesome job guys! I'm 48 and Rock is my preference. I knew this song had potential, and you guys just proved that! Thanks for fixing this song right up! .

@88mlpadilla88

51w↑1

Still my favorite cover

@KomunikreasiStudio

The best wrecking ball's rock cover I've ever heard on YouTube. This is great! From Indonesia

@Matt14Sullivan

9y↑3

About 40 minutes from Syracuse New York... I've heard multiple covers of tho song, some by some pretty well known bands, some by some lesser known bands... This version absolutely is my favorite, and arguably the best! Your cover is amazing!

@CryToTheBlindMusic

9y↑2

Thank you! :)

@chrisbaybay7326

9y↑1

+CryToTheBlindMusic You guys worked very hard on this!
This is my go to for this song.
Keep up the good work!

@breakdanceattiffanys

Columbus, OH and bruh... that's some amazing vocals - you guys all sound incredible together, but esp that lead! Powerful but still clear (clearer than the original, even, and for all Miley is a trainwreck she is a fantastic singer). Really well done.

@cassandraturner7200

10y↑2

Just heard this cover on the radio station in my town. Awesome cover! Hope you guys get more recognition.

@chrishaarstad3452

You killed it! Nice job! Out of all the covers of this song that I've heard, yours is by far the best! You guys just got a new fan from Minnesota!

@janeto1984

10y↑2

I love it!

@martinparsons1819

A magnificent cover, very powerful and full of raw talent... I find a lot of rock covers of pop songs try so hard but just end up sounding pretentious. This worked brilliantly and sounds genuine. Nice job :) From Wales BTW.

@justinturbopool9367

10y↑15

an absolutely perfect version of the song

@musculitos1769

9y↑1

I need to say thank you for this incredible stuff. You are awesome.

@3220Cooper

10y

LOVE LOVE LOVE this cover! I actually like this song now & it sounds like it was written for Cry to the Blind.

@sealguy155

9y↑8

From Berkshire County, MA, I found this at 2 AM and by the first chorus I was wide awake. An excellent cover all around, but moreover perhaps the best vocal performance I've ever heard. Your voice has all the power this song needs. Absolutely electrifying vocals.

@TheRavioliRose

I'm not even a fan of the original, but I heard this on spotify and it has captivated me. Awesome cover. Definitely added a unique personality without losing the original, something that many rock/punk covers of pop songs struggle with.

@mitchholbrook2208

10y

Absolutely fantastic cover guys! Definitely the best version of the song I have heard!

@devin4l

10y↑3

I heard this cover on the radio (can't remember what station) and loved it. Cheers from WNY.

@stook42

keep coming back to this because it's amazing and I love it.

@beesbakery4116

10y↑59

Finally a version of this song that doesnt have screaming and I can understand it.
This cover is so amazing! I'm downloading it right now and may I have permission to use this version in a video? I'll credit your version.

@Autocon609

10y↑4

It's been three weeks - use their song and give them credit with a link. That's what I'd do. This cover beats the shit out of the original. Kinda like Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt.

@CryToTheBlindMusic

10y↑4

Yes go ahead and use it! We would be honored. :)

@beesbakery4116

10y↑1

CryToTheBlindMusic Oh thank you so much! 0
I'll be sure to credit you guys!

@beesbakery4116

10y↑2

Autocon609 They replied and said I could so it's all good =7=
Wait is that good or bad?

@Autocon609

10y↑2

Hinata Yao Definitely good.

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@travelingbunnies

10y↑1

just WOW. This is soooo much better than original!!!!!!!! just cant get this song out of my head now :D

@TheLunarFlower

9y↑5

Oh my gosh, you guys did an amazing job. You put so much feeling into the song...this is just awesome. I love this. :)

@tomcasserino

10y↑1

Amazing cover!!!!

@OfMiceAndGellow

10y↑4

Mad respect to Kayla on octane for playing this. It's so amazing :) Evem more respect to the band (can't forget them) for making such an amazing cover

@CryToTheBlindMusic

10y

Thanks Joey! Appreciate it Bro.

@ericmckayradio

10y↑1

Thanks for making this song tolerable, great job!!!

@pammy072010

10y↑1

Love it!

@Ardge26

I just stumbled on this video and watched it twice. I love it. Great cover. Awesome power. I bet it kills live. Hello and best wishes from Chicago.

@2007flymo

10y↑1

holy crap i'm so addicted to this cover its rare a cover is better than the original!!!!

@brdjaninz9118

Thank you, guys! Really great cover!

@ryanbuckner2405

4y↑3

Let's give credit where credit is due. Whoever wrote Wrecking Ball wrote a hell of a song, they just had the wrong artist record it. This is incredible!!

@mikalahsdad

10y

As an avid Miley Cyrus hater, I'm so glad you guys made a good rock version of this song.....you nailed it way better than she did. Congrats!
Sunbury, PA here.

@philm.2812

I'm in Rochester and can't believe I missed these guys. GREAT cover here, and the originals are good too. I just saw that the singer and one of the guitarists are in a new group called Alpha Fire. Excellent EP by them as well.

@prowse101

10y↑1

You guys smashed it so much awesome!

@ColinProcter

6y↑1

This is a great version! So many bands covering pop tunes just take the chords and simply play 8ths, but this is properly arranged with good attention-holding riffs, excellent dynamics and real care taken over it. The chorus really rocks! Love it!

@ashleyandbrisa05

10y↑1

I love it! I'm in New Mexico. I love the lyrics to this song and have been waiting for someone to make a good cover! Thank you!

@sarahandbenr

10y↑4

Oh my god!!! You guys are amazing! I cannot stop listening to this. I found my new favorite band. Keep up the good work guys!!

@mmoodswing47

10y

Heard it on Sirus radio and I just had to find it after I listened to it. It was love at first note!! You guys are awesome! Would love to see more of you!!!

@robinbourland1460

From northwest Missouri. This is amazing. Loved the lyrics to this song. So good to hear a great cover.

@drumbeat96

10y

I'm from Germany. This Version is so much better than the original. I play your song along with my drums again and again. You Guys rock so much. Keep on!

@DexterBreakingBad

10y

This is the best cover I have seen in MONTHS. I am definitely going to buy this. Thanks Guys!

@woodystylezz

9y↑6

I want to hear 1:07 to 1:22 over and over. I want to crank it up at a stop sign and look in the eyes of the person in the car next to me and say, "Yep.....that's wrecking ball.." The internet exposes some truly amazing talent, I hope you all make it big. You deserve it.

@MrBelec

Same here, this cover is just so insane!

@garydavis6870

10y

Love this version u guys are amazing

@AJandTara

love this cover version! it inspired us to do our own cover of this song:) what other music artists do you (or anyone reading this) like too?

@TheCaitums18

10y↑1

Guys did an amazing JOB! cannot wait to see this on stage!

@metalwulff

10y↑1

Cool on so many levels, not the least of which is seeing Jay back on drums where he belongs!
Great job, guys, this is worlds better than Miley's version.

@MySaturio

10y

Absolutely fantastic would love to see you guys in concert!

@romycullen17

10y↑18

can't believe how little views you guys have this is BRILLIANT!!!!
love love love

@imchillyb

This is my favorite version of this song. Thank you for sharing!

@Dragunslayer83

10y

How in the world did I never find this version before? Been trying to find a decent cover of the song that I can actually tolerate and I finally find this incredibly awesome version. You guys are amazing.

@juliemclain5593

10y↑1

Very well done guys. I liked the song before, but now I really love it. Not to mention I can actually decipher the words this go around. Thank you for sharing your music with us.

@Weezy-zy9qy

Absolutely best cover version of Wrecking Ball 💯

@michellebrenholtz

10y

GREAT COVER! I love this as a rock song! I would love Miley to hear it. I bet she would like how you made it your own!

@Autocon609

10y↑22

Dear "Cry To The Blind,"

Please cover the other #1 billboard songs that we all know suck ass in their original formats. You made this song wonderful. As far as I'm concerned there is only this version that ought to be listened to.

Sincerely,
Everyone.

@CryToTheBlindMusic

10y↑6

Thank you! We will do a few more as soon as we finish our record. Busy Busy..

@joyceveen9820

10y↑1

WOW Good Job Guys!!! I love this one!!! I love the guitar, bass, drum, Voice amazing!

@kc23suk

10y↑1

Awesome cover im grateful that my Dad recommended you guys to, keep on jamming, you guys got fan here in Puerto Rico

@denisebegay4833

10y↑1

Amazing! I couldn't even listen to all of the one by Miley, and now I'm listening to it over and over! That Voice <3

@samonsterthehappyalien5686

Listening from Battle Creek, Michigan. This is actually about the 100th time I've listened to it in about 2 weeks. I absolutely love this cover. I always though the Miley Cyrus version had better potential with a rock twist to it. All of them I had heard were nothing but screaming and it was just unimpressive, but this is incredible. Good job guys.

@mariabyers4545

8y↑1

This is a great example of how you can take a song and make it soo much better

@PERKCARDS

10y↑3

This cover is the tits! Good job guys!!!

@Winnerback93

10y

You guys actually made me think this song is worth listening to. I don't like the Miley Cyrus version at all, but this is actually really good. Keep it up! :)

@TheEternalGoth

10y↑1

It's unbelievable how damn good this cover is! Seriously guys, simply epic!

@DankDano

10y↑1

Best cover by far. You guys need to put this on spotify!

@jasongiordano4716

1y↑2

I must say, being in the music and entertainment business I definitely see my share of covers by bands and artists all over the world! Some are really good and unfortunately, some are really fuckin bad.....but I checks your guys cover of "Wrecking Ball" based on a recommendation from a really good buddy of mine......I must say, This is without a doubt one of the best covers to this song that I have ever heard anywhere!! Shit, might I dare say even as good as Miley herself!!!! Great Job Fellas. I'm sure you guys posted this video a while ago so please excuse me if I'm late to the party but hell....Better Late then Never. I will without a doubt be listing again and hope our paths cross at some point in our journeys!! Once again, Fuckin GREAT 💯

@katewebster9045

How have I only just found this! I cannot stop listening to it!

@brypilot

10y↑5

I can't believe you guys let Miley do a cover for this song.

@markgraham5971

3y↑1

Best cover so far. Vocals and composition on point. Well done fellas.

@paradoxnighthawk

10y

Heard this on the radio and couldn't believe my ears. This is, by far and away, the best cover of this song. I should know since I spent 30 minutes listening through covers before I figured out it Cry To The Blind!

@Jared2324

10y

Great vocals!!

@johnjsforza

10y

Blown away at such a great cover. Taking this back down to college with me in Salisbury, MD to play at my next get together!!! Excellent job Cry To The Blind!... btw I'm a Rochester kid

@stacybritz6033

Told you years ago you guys were something special!!! Been listening to this for years but just decided to say hello!!! AMAZING AS ALWAYS!!!
Love you guys! 💜
Always have! 💜
So glad the world gets to see how awesome you are!!! Congrats!! xoxo

@daniellefifer3784

9y↑3

AMAZING!!! I was searching for a male-led version, and I am SO GLAD I came across this. Went to iTunes and bought it before even listening all the way through. Thank you so much for recording this. Y'all are awesome! Much love from the ATX (Austin, TX)!

@naeddre665

I'm in north west England, and I think think this is fantastic! It really packs a punch that suits the lyrics. I liked the song Miley did, but I hate her style (and the video is cringey too) but this has gotta be my favourite version, and has gotten me listening to some of your other stuff.