Cry Wolf
Honey County Lyrics
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Swearing through the whiskey that I'm all you need
I haven't heard from you in weeks
But every time I do, I come running back to you
I've fallen for your lonely lies
Victim of your cheap disguise
I know, I gotta let you go
It's the same story every time, you put on your show
Apologize
Oh I won't run for the woods, next time you wanna cry wolf
Keep begging for attention like you do
As loud as you want, howling at the moon
Oh I won't run for the woods, next time you wanna cry
Cry wolf
You can say you've changed for good
But even you wouldn't believe you
If you stood where I stood
But I'm not your red riding hood
Like I would've been back then when I'd blindly do
Anything for you
It's the same story every time, you put on your show
Apologize
Oh I won't run for the woods, next time you wanna cry wolf
Keep begging for attention like you do
As loud as you want, howling at the moon
Oh I won't run for the woods, next time you wanna cry
Cry wolf
You keep screaming through the trees
And hope I'm listening
If someones gonna save you
It won't be me, no, cry wolf, just keep crying
It's the same story every time, you put on your show
Apologize
Oh I won't run for the woods, next time you wanna cry wolf
Keep begging for attention like you do
As loud as you want, howling at the moon
Oh I won't run for the woods, next time you wanna cry, Cry Wolf
The lyrics of Cry Wolf by Honey County speak to the experience of being caught in a toxic relationship with someone who repeatedly lies and manipulates for attention. The singer recounts how the person in question calls her up in the middle of the night, drunk and needy, claiming that she's all he needs. Despite having not heard from him in weeks, she finds herself drawn back to him once again. The singer acknowledges that she's fallen for his lies before, being a victim of his disguise, but she knows that she has to let him go.
The lyrics suggest that this is not an isolated incident. The singer says that it's the "same story every time" and that he keeps "putting on a show" and apologizing. She makes it clear that she won't be fooled again, promising not to "run for the woods" the next time he "wants to cry wolf." Ultimately, she decides to cut him off completely, refusing to be the one to save him.
Honey County's Cry Wolf is a poignant reflection of the difficulty of breaking free from a cycle of manipulation and emotional abuse. It is a cautionary tale for anyone who has ever found themselves drawn back into a toxic relationship, despite knowing that it's not good for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me up bout half past 3
You contact me only when you're alone and drunk.
Swearing through the whiskey that I'm all you need
You tell me that you still need me only when you're under the influence of alcohol.
I haven't heard from you in weeks
You don't bother to reach out to me for weeks at a time.
But every time I do, I come running back to you
Despite everything, I still run back to you every time you contact me.
I've fallen for your lonely lies
I've believed your lies about being alone and needing me every time you tell them to me.
Victim of your cheap disguise
I've been fooled by your façade of being genuine and honest every time.
I know, I gotta let you go
I am aware that I need to break free from you.
It's the same story every time, you put on your show
You repeat the same act every time - pretending to need me, then pushing me away.
Apologize
You apologize, but never really mean it or change your behavior.
Oh I won't run for the woods, next time you wanna cry wolf
I won't fall for your lies again and won't be there for you to take advantage of.
Keep begging for attention like you do
You constantly seek attention by pretending to need others.
As loud as you want, howling at the moon
You can scream and cry for attention but I won't be there anymore.
You can say you've changed for good
You can claim that you've changed fundamentally.
But even you wouldn't believe you
Deep down, you know that you haven't really changed.
If you stood where I stood
If you were in my situation and could see things from my perspective.
But I'm not your red riding hood
I am not your naïve and gullible supporter anymore.
Like I would've been back then when I'd blindly do
I would have blindly supported you without questioning your intentions or actions earlier.
Anything for you
I would have done anything for you until I realized your true self.
You keep screaming through the trees
You still cry out for attention even though I've moved on.
And hope I'm listening
You hope that I am still receptive to your manipulations.
If someones gonna save you
If anyone will come to your rescue.
It won't be me, no, cry wolf, just keep crying
I won't save you this time and you can continue pretending to be in need of help.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Danielle Rosner, Devon Eisenbarger, Katelyn Clampett, Katie Stump, Maks Gabriel
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