1) Idlewild is a rock band… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named Idlewild;
1) Idlewild is a rock band which formed in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1995. The band currently comprises of Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Andrew Mitchell (bass/guitar) and Luciano Rossi (keyboard). They are joined on tour at present by Hannah Fisher (fiddle).
The band has released "Hope is Important" (1998), "100 Broken Windows" (2000), "The Remote Part" (2002), "Warnings/Promises" (2005), "Make Another World" (2007), "Post Electric Blues" (2009), and "Everything Ever Written" (2015). In April 2010, Roddy Woomble announced that the band would enter a 'hiatus' following their tour. However this was proved to be a misunderstanding of sorts with Woomble later going on to suggest that there would be further shows before the end of 2010 in support of the EMI re-release of "100 Broken Windows".
November 2014 saw the return of the band with two acoustic shows in London plus the release of Collect Yourself, available to download with pre-orders of ‘Everything Ever Written’ (2015)
2) A musical group Idlewild performs mainly Celtic music from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, and the Isle of Man. You can hear them play early and traditional music from various cultures mixed into their program, such as English, European, and French music, they also have a great back ground in Old Time American music. David and Carol Sharp formed Idlewild nearly twenty years ago.
3) A band called Idlewilde that has been playing in Connecticut since 1981. Idlewilde performs a mixture of classic blues, southern rock and original material. Their repertoire includes favourites from such artists as the Allman Brothers Band, Stevie Ray Vaughn , Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, and BB King.
4) An old-time American Traditional music trio playing music of Appalachia and the Old West. Dave Sharp on the Mountain Dulcimer and vocals. Carol Sharp plays Whistle and Tambourine, Mark Jardine on the Fiddle, and Pat Leary on Guitar. They released the album "Promontory" in 1993.
Boys Don't Cry
Idlewild Lyrics
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If I thought that it can change your mind
But I know that this time
I have said too much
Been too unkind
I try to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
Laugh about it
Hiding the tears in my eyes
'cause boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
I would break down at your feet
And beg forgiveness
Plead with you
But I know that
It's too late
And there's nothing I can do
So I try to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
And I try to
Laugh about it
Hiding the tears in my eyes
'cause boys don't cry
Boys dont cry
I would tell you
That I loved you
If I thought that you would stay
But I know that it's no use
Cause you've already
Gone away
Misjudged your limits
Pushed you too far
Took you for granted
I thought that you needed me more, more, more...
And I would do most anything
To get you back by my side
But I just
Keep on laughing
Hiding the tears in my eyes
'cause boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry...
The lyrics to Idlewild's song "Boys Don't Cry" express regret and longing for a lost love. The singer admits to having said too much and being unkind, but also acknowledges that it's too late to turn things around. Instead, he tries to cover up the pain with laughter and lies, hiding the tears in his eyes because boys are taught not to show vulnerability. The chorus repeats this idea that boys don't cry, as if it's a mantra to soothe the singer's heartbreak.
The second verse adds more detail to the relationship, with the singer admitting that he was unaware of his partner's limits and took her for granted. He thought she needed him more, but in the end, she was the one who left. Despite all of this, the singer would do anything to win her back, but he can only keep up the façade of laughter and strength, because boys don't cry.
Overall, "Boys Don't Cry" is a poignant depiction of the societal pressures placed on men to hide their emotions and maintain a tough exterior. The song captures the pain of heartbreak, but also the struggle to maintain a certain image of masculinity.
Line by Line Meaning
I would say i'm sorry
I am willing to apologize
If I thought that it can change your mind
If I believed that saying sorry would make you reconsider your decision
But I know that this time
I am aware that at this moment
I have said too much
I have spoken excessively and crossed the line
Been too unkind
I have behaved in a manner that was harsh and unfair
I try to laugh about it
I attempt to make light of the situation
Cover it all up with lies
I conceal the truth by telling untruths
Hiding the tears in my eyes
I put on a show by hiding my sadness with a fake smile
'cause boys don't cry
I feel pressure to appear strong and not show my emotions because it is expected of males
I would break down at your feet
I would fall apart completely in front of you
And beg forgiveness
And plead with you to forgive me
Plead with you
Beg you desperately
But I know that
However, I realize that
It's too late
It is already too far gone to make amends
And there's nothing I can do
There is no action that will change the situation
I would tell you
I desire to express to you
That I loved you
My feeling towards you is one of love
If I thought that you would stay
If I thought that it would influence you to remain with me
But I know that it's no use
But I am aware there is no point in doing so
Cause you've already
Because you've already
Gone away
Left and gone somewhere else
Misjudged your limits
Miscalculated how far I could push you
Pushed you too far
I went beyond where I should have
Took you for granted
I did not appreciate you as much as I should have
I thought that you needed me more, more, more...
I deluded myself into believing that you cannot exist without me
And I would do most anything
I am willing to do anything
To get you back by my side
To have you return and stay with me
But I just
However, at present,
Keep on laughing
I pretend to remain happy and joyful
Hiding the tears in my eyes
While secretly diverting from displaying sadness or despair
'cause boys don't cry
Because there is a prevalent cultural expectation among males to conceal their tears and emotions
Boys don't cry
The social norm that men should always stay strong and never show their vulnerabilities
Boys don't cry
The societal expectation that men should always appear tough, stable, and void of emotions
Boys don't cry
The gender stereotype that men should be remorseless and unemotional
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chris Davies
This performance was the reason I started listening to The Cure! Thank you for uploading.
ShapeCat Films
I remember being 17 years old and watching this on TV about two weeks before I went to Glastonbury that year and being extra excited about seeing Idlewild perform.
SuperGalacticCommanderOfIndependent-Space-England
awwwwwwyyyyeeeeeesss!!!! I've been looking for Idlewild's (favourite band) cover of Boys Don't Cry (one of favourite songs) since about 2002 when my favourite cover of all time (THIS ONE!!!) was lost from my i-pod!!!!! Shame about the sound but I'll keep searching.. forever searching... for a version I can listen to ALL THE TIME, I TELL YOU!! Thankyou, thankyou :D <3 <3 <3
Allie Blue
Hope you got it now dude 🤞🏻
g1rock14
What a sick cover.
michael madden
Anything roody woomble puts his voice to sounds like he owns it