Crywank started in 2009 with Jay Clayton attempting to do some folk-punk influenced acoustic music with no previous experience playing guitar. The first album "James is going to die soon" was inspired by a painful break up. Jay stated that "I wrote these songs out of frustration and sadness and they ended up making me feel a lot better, I hope they have a similar effect on you".
In 2012 Crywank released their second album 'Narcissist On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown'. Described as "a collection of paranoid songs mostly about me trying to understand my own sadness along with the concept of sadness as a whole. It was fueled by self help books and pot."
In late 2012 Dan Watson joined Crywank on percussion, and in early 2013 they released tour demos for their third album 'Tomorrow Is Nearly Yesterday And Everyday Is Stupid' which was released in October 2013.
In 2016 Jay and Dan began couch surfing to afford to be able to tour as much as possible. Over the next four years they performed over 500 shows in over 30 countries and released four albums.
Crywank announced their breakup following a world tour in 2019, alongside the album ‘fist me til your hand comes out my mouth’’ a huge departure in sound and the first release to include songwriting from Dan and explained the tense relationship between Jay and Dan that had developed over the years on the road.
Their breakup tour was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic and the North American and European dates had to be rescheduled numerous times. During this time Jay was in a house fire, which led to the release of a solo Crywank album ‘Just Popping In To Say Hi’ that was written and recorded over three days.
Between 2022-2023 Crywank managed to continue their final tour and performed 100 shows in the USA and over 50 shows in the UK and Ireland, often with bass player Jules Noel (AKA Guard Petal). In 2024 it was announced that Crywank will no longer be breaking up and Jules would be joining the band.
The name Crywank comes from reclaiming a cruel nickname given to Jay during a period of depression. Jay has since said that if they knew how popular the band would have become they probably would’ve chosen a different name.
You Won't Meet a Girl Sat in Your Room Listening to Music (But Some Songs Can Still Give You Butterf
Crywank Lyrics
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I know it's easy, but I can't help but relate to this.
I don't even apply these words to a specific person,
but when you're feeling this lonely the relevance worsens.
I just miss affection, with pure intention.
"Oh, what that line?
I can't remember for the life of me,
but i know it's really cute".
The above lyrics from Crywank's song You Won't Meet a Girl Sat in Your Room Listening to Music (But Some Songs Can Still Give You Butterflies) explores the feeling of loneliness and longing for affection. The lyrics comment on the simplicity of the song's rhyming words, and how even though they are easy to write, they still manage to strike a chord with the listener. The lyrics go on to describe the feeling of loneliness, and how it intensifies when we listen to songs that remind us of our emotional state. Even if we don't have a specific person to relate the lyrics to, the relevance of the words only worsen when we feel lonely.
The line "I just miss affection, with pure intention" further highlights this feeling of longing for a pure, genuine connection with someone. The singer in the song is not looking for anything superficial or temporary, but rather a deep, meaningful connection with someone that they are missing in their life.
Overall, the lyrics in this song explore the universal feeling of loneliness and how music can help evoke and intensify these emotions. The simple yet relatable lyrics, coupled with the melancholic melody, make this a poignant and emotional song.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just another fucking song that rhymes the words 'miss' and 'kiss'.
This is just a typical song that uses cliched words like 'miss' and 'kiss'.
I know it's easy, but I can't help but relate to this.
Although I recognize that this is a simple and overused song trope, I can't help but see myself in it.
I don't even apply these words to a specific person,
I'm not thinking of anyone in particular when I hear these lyrics.
but when you're feeling this lonely the relevance worsens.
However, when you're feeling as lonely as I am, the lyrics become even more poignant.
I just miss affection, with pure intention.
All I really want is genuine affection and attention from someone who truly cares about me.
"Oh, what that line?
Sometimes I forget the exact lyrics that resonate with me,
The one that gets me every time?
but there's always a certain line that hits me right in the feels.
I can't remember for the life of me,
Even though I've listened to this song many times, I can't recall that specific line.
but i know it's really cute".
But I do know that it's a poignant and touching lyric that always tugs at my heartstrings.
Contributed by Taylor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.