Boys Don't Cry
Jamie Lancaster Lyrics
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If I thought that it would change your mind
But I know that this time
I have said too much
Been too unkind
I tried to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
I tried to laugh about it
'Cause 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 now there's nothing I can do
So I try to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
I try to laugh about it
Hiding the tears in my eyes
'Cause boys don't cry
I would tell you that I loved you
If I thought that you would stay
But I know that it's no use
That you've already gone away
Misjudged your limits
Pushed you too far
I took you for granted
I thought that you needed me more
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
'Cause boys don't cry
The lyrics of Jamie Lancaster's song Boys Don't Cry portray a man who is struggling with a broken relationship. He regrets his actions and realizes that he has said too much and been unkind. He wishes he could apologize and change things, but he understands that it's too late. He tries to cover up his emotions by laughing about it and hiding his tears in his eyes because, according to societal norms, boys are not supposed to cry.
The song highlights the pressure that men face to suppress their emotions and avoid showing vulnerability. The singer is torn between his desire to express his emotions and the societal expectation of keeping them hidden. His fear of being judged and ridiculed by others prevents him from confronting his emotions and seeking forgiveness. The song beautifully captures the pain and loneliness one feels when they can't express their true feelings and the struggle to break free from societal constraints.
Line by Line Meaning
I would say I'm sorry
I'm willing to apologize
If I thought that it would change your mind
I hope my apology could make things better
But I know that this time
I realize that it's a hopeless case
I have said too much
I overspoke
Been too unkind
I regret my unkindness
I tried to laugh about it
I tried to take it lightly
Cover it all up with lies
I tried to hide the truth
Hiding the tears in my eyes
I tried to conceal my emotions
'Cause boys don't cry
Expressing emotions is not typical for boys
I would break down at your feet
I would become vulnerable in front of you
And beg forgiveness, plead with you
I would humbly ask for your forgiveness
But I know that it's too late
I'm aware that it's irreparable
And now there's nothing I can do
I feel powerless in this situation
I would tell you that I loved you
I wish to express my love for you
If I thought that you would stay
I hope my love would make you stay
But I know that it's no use
I understand that it won't work
That you've already gone away
You've already left me
Misjudged your limits
I underestimated your boundaries
Pushed you too far
I crossed the line with you
I took you for granted
I didn't appreciate you enough
I thought that you needed me more
I assumed that I was more important to you
I would do 'most anything
I'm willing to do nearly everything
To get you back by my side
I want you to come back to me
But I just keep on laughing
I still try to hide my pain
Hiding the tears in my eyes
I still attempt to keep my emotions concealed
'Cause boys don't cry
It's not socially acceptable for boys to cry
'Cause boys don't cry
It's reiterated that boys don't express emotions through tears
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Laurence Andrew Tolhurst, Michael Stephen Dempsey, Robert James Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I would say I'm sorry
If I thought that it would change your mind
But I know that this time
I have said too much
Been too unkind
I tried to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
I tried to laugh about it
Hiding the tears in my eyes
'Cause 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 now there's nothing I can do
So I try to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
I try to laugh about it
Hiding the tears in my eyes
'Cause boys don't cry
I would tell you that I loved you
If I thought that you would stay
But I know that it's no use
That you've already gone away
Misjudged your limits
Pushed you too far
I took you for granted
I thought that you needed me more
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
'Cause boys don't cry
Fonte: LyricFind
Compositores: Laurence Andrew Tolhurst / Michael Stephen Dempsey / Robert James Smith
Letra de Boys Don't Cry © Universal Music Publishing Group
@lowencydorilien8218
She is from another planet ! Such a relaxing, unique and therapeutical voice 😅
@williemakeit2346
Jamie Lancaster is a man. The woman is just for the artwork.
@smcastro2010
Que arreglos y las voces son una caricia al alma......no puedo parar de escuchar los 3 albumens
@cremutcho1
Bela versão.
@ronaldooliveira8085
Simplesmente sensacional, relaxante. Ouvindo neste estilo na varanda ao entardecer, bem acompanhado e tomando um vinho fica show de bola.
@adolfocastellanos4585
Can't stop listening to this! Love it!!!
@pilarcastropilu3791
Beautiful!! 🎉🎉
@spaseconev7028
But i love this song!!:)❤️👌👌
@spaseconev7028
Iam crying, just a little bit!!
@sidneynascimento3403
Bela canção 💞