Pretty Girls Cry
Donnie Klang Lyrics


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Baby please don't fall in love with me
I don't wanna be the first one
To break your heart
Oh baby please try not to care for me
Loving me is such a gamble, don't bet it all baby

[Chorus]
Your mama told me don't be out there
Making all the pretty girls cry, the pretty girls cry
See me coming better run from me
I make the pretty girls cry, the pretty girls cry

Baby tell me why you'll stay with me
All I do is let you down girl, I just can't believe.
And oh baby you know I'm no good,
Leave me like you should and never turn and look again
Cause all I'm gonna do is break your heart again

[Chorus]

Girl don't you waste your time falling for me
Don't try to keep me all locked down
I'm known to get around
I don't wanna be the one to blame
The things I did to you girl I'm ashamed
So leave now, go on be free now
Cause all I'm gonna do is break your heart again

[Chorus]

I apologize for the tears that made you cry
Please forgive me in advance
Cause you deserve a better man
So here's your chance

If you love her (if you love her)
Try to keep her (try to keep her)

There's no pressure (there's no pressure)
To the fella's (to the fella's)
If you know better (if you know better)
Than try to keep your girl from round me

[Chorus: x2]





[Repeat: x3]
Now wipe your tears baby tears baby tears

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Pretty Girls Cry" by Donnie Klang depict a man who is aware of his negative impact on romantic relationships. The first verse implies that the singer has a pattern of breaking the hearts of women who fall in love with him. He urges the woman he is speaking to not to fall in love with him because he doesn't want to be the one to break her heart. The chorus reinforces this sentiment, suggesting that the singer is accustomed to making pretty girls cry and that they should run away from him.


In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that he's no good for the woman in question and encourages her to move on. He admits that he's ashamed of the things he's done to her and that he'll only break her heart again if she stays. Then, in the bridge, he apologizes for the tears he's caused and acknowledges that the woman deserves a better man. He suggests that the best thing for her is to leave him and find someone who can treat her right.


Overall, "Pretty Girls Cry" is a cautionary tale about self-awareness and the importance of not leading people on when you know you're not good for them. The lyrics touch on themes of toxic masculinity and the damage that it can cause both to the people who exhibit it and to those who are on the receiving end of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby please don't fall in love with me
I'm not looking for love, and I don't want to hurt you by pretending that I am.


I don't wanna be the first one
I don't want to be the one who breaks your heart and ruins your trust in love.


To break your heart
I don't want to be the reason for your sadness and tears.


Oh baby please try not to care for me
I'm not worth getting attached to, and I don't want to be the cause of your pain.


Loving me is such a gamble, don't bet it all baby
Being with me is uncertain and risky, don't invest all your emotions in me.


Your mama told me don't be out there
Your mother warned me about my reputation and the way I treat women.


Making all the pretty girls cry, the pretty girls cry
I have a history of hurting and disappointing women, and I don't want to cause you the same misery.


See me coming better run from me
You should avoid me and not fall for my charm or promises, because I won't be able to keep them.


I make the pretty girls cry, the pretty girls cry
My actions and behavior often result in pain, tears and heartbreak, especially for beautiful and sensitive women.


Baby tell me why you'll stay with me
I don't understand why you're still with me or why you put up with my flaws and mistakes.


All I do is let you down girl, I just can't believe.
I disappoint you constantly, and it's hard for me to accept that I'm not good enough for you.


And oh baby you know I'm no good,
I recognize that I have a problem with commitment, loyalty and treating women with respect.


Leave me like you should and never turn and look again
It's best for you to leave me and not look back, because I won't change or make things better.


Cause all I'm gonna do is break your heart again
I know that I will inevitably hurt you again, and I can't promise you anything different.


Girl don't you waste your time falling for me
You shouldn't invest your emotions or time in someone who doesn't deserve or reciprocate them.


Don't try to keep me all locked down
You shouldn't try to control or change me, because I'm not willing or able to commit to you.


I'm known to get around
I have a reputation of being a player or not being faithful to any woman.


I don't wanna be the one to blame
I don't want to take responsibility for the inevitable outcome of our relationship, which is likely to be negative.


The things I did to you girl I'm ashamed
I regret my actions and their impact on you, and I feel guilty for causing you pain.


So leave now, go on be free now
You should leave me and move on with your life, because I won't be able to give you what you need or deserve.


I apologize for the tears that made you cry
I'm sorry for causing you emotional distress and for not being able to make you happy.


Please forgive me in advance
I'm aware that I will hurt you and disappoint you, and I'm asking for your forgiveness in anticipation.


Cause you deserve a better man
You're a wonderful woman who deserves to be treated with respect, affection, and loyalty, and I'm not capable of providing that.


So here's your chance
You have an opportunity to break free from me and find someone who will cherish and value you for who you are.


If you love her (if you love her)
If you truly care about her and value her as a person.


Try to keep her (try to keep her)
Make an effort to make her feel loved, appreciated, and respected, and don't take her for granted.


There's no pressure (there's no pressure)
You don't have to rush or force anything, but you should be consistent and attentive in your actions and words.


To the fella's (to the fella's)
To all the men out there who are in a relationship or looking for one.


If you know better (if you know better)
If you have learned from your mistakes and have a better understanding of how to treat women right.


Than try to keep your girl from round me
Make sure that your girlfriend or partner doesn't come into contact with me, because I'm bad news for relationships.


Now wipe your tears baby tears baby tears
Try to forget about the pain or sadness that I caused you, and move on with your life without me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CORTE ELLIS, NIGEL TALLEY, MARIO WINANS, MARIO MENDELL WINANS

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