There are three bands by this name:

1. The British hard-rock outfit … Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands by this name:

1. The British hard-rock outfit Little Angels formed in Scarborough, England in 1987 while its members -- vocalist/guitarist Toby Jepson, keyboardist Jimmy Dickinson, his guitarist brother Bruce John Dickinson, bassist Mark Plunkett and drummer Dave Hopper -- were all attending university.

At the outset, the group was forced to hone their craft primarily in area schools, as Jimmy Dickinson was too young to play clubs. Originally dubbed Mr. Thrud, Little Angels issued their debut mini-LP Too Posh to Mosh (recorded with new drummer Michael Lee in 1987.

After winning a loyal following on the strength of their live performances, including an opening set for a then-unknown Guns 'N' Roses, they were signed to Polydor, releasing the full-length Don't Prey for Me in 1989. Produced by Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero, 1991's Young Gods attempted to break Little Angels in America, a move which proved unsuccessful. Mark Richardson joined the band on drums in time for their third album, Jam, Still, the group's fanbase at home continued to grow, and 1993's Jam even debuted at the top of the British charts. To the surprise of many, Little Angels then disbanded, with the 1994 release of the retrospective Little of the Past marking their passing. The Dickinsons later resurfaced in b.l.o.w.

Lead vocalist Toby Jepson now sings for Scottish rockers - GUN! Jepson also has released 2 EP's with a view to doing a 3rd this coming summer.

2. Pittsburgh punk band on Kill Enemy Records featuring members of Speed Plans, Barlow, Joose, and Ex-Pilots.

3. The Little Angels is an all-female folk-ballet troupe established by members of the Unification Church to attract positive attention to Korean culture and in particular to act as goodwill ambassadors for South Korea. It was founded by a former Korean military attache, Lieut. Colonel Bo Hi Pak, a top aide to Unification Church founder Sun Myung Moon in 1963. The group continues to perform to this day. The Little Angels are supported financially by the Tongil Group, a South Korean business group associated with the Unification Church, though the Tongil Foundation.

I Ain't Gonna Cry
Little Angels Lyrics

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Do you wind up sleeping in an empty room
A bottle of wine, the smell of cheap perfume
Just makes me think of our yesterdays
It's hard enough seeing you with another man
But I've done all the crying that a grown man can
And outside they say that it's rain again

I'm no one's fool and I've got my pride

I ain't gonna cry baby
Not even gonna think it over
Dont think I'm gonna crawl, its just a waste of my time
I ain't gonna cry baby
I'm just another victim of you and your hurting kind

Do you share your bed with him like you shared with me
It sure is a shame, but its no tragedy
I'm not the first, he won't be the last
So I'm packing up my heart in my suitcase
Gonna hitch me a ride to some new warm place
And start again a much wiser man

I'm no one's fool and I've got my pride

I ain't gonna cry baby
Not even gonna think it over
Dont think I'm gonna crawl, its just a waste of my time
I ain't gonna cry baby
I'm just another victim of you and your hurting kind
Another victim of you and your hurting kind

I'm no one's fool and I've got my pride, my pride, my pride

I ain't gonna cry baby
Not even gonna think it over
Dont think I'm gonna crawl, its just a waste of my time
I ain't gonna cry baby
I'm just another victim of you

I ain't gonna cry baby
Not even gonna think it over, Oh
I'm just another victim of you and your hurting kind

Another victim of you and your hurting kind
Another victim of you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Ain't Gonna Cry" by Little Angels is a powerful breakup anthem that speaks to the courage, strength, and pride a person must have to move on from a hurtful relationship. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of the aftermath of a lovers' quarrel: an empty room, a bottle of wine, and the lingering scent of cheap perfume all serve to remind the singer of the pain and heartbreak he has endured.

However, despite the overwhelming sorrow that he feels, the singer asserts that he is no one's fool and he's got his pride. He refuses to wallow in self-pity, instead choosing to pack up his heart in his suitcase and head to a new warm place to start again as a much wiser man.

The chorus is a defiant declaration of the singer's resilience in the face of heartache. He is not going to cry or even think it over, and he certainly won't crawl or waste any more of his time on someone who is a victim of their "hurting kind". It's a powerful message about the importance of self-respect and the need to move on from toxic relationships.

Overall, "I Ain't Gonna Cry" is a poignant and empowering song that speaks to anyone who has ever had their heart broken. It's a reminder that no matter how much it hurts, we all have the strength and resilience to pick ourselves up and move on to something better.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you wind up sleeping in an empty room
Are you alone in a room with an empty bed?

A bottle of wine, the smell of cheap perfume
Do you drink and wear cheap perfume to fill the emptiness?

Just makes me think of our yesterdays
It reminds me of the past we shared together

It's hard enough seeing you with another man
It's difficult to see you with someone else

But I've done all the crying that a grown man can
I've cried enough for a grown man

And outside they say that it's rain again
The rain reflects the sadness I feel inside

I'm no one's fool and I've got my pride
I'm not foolish and I have my self-respect

Do you share your bed with him like you shared with me
Are you intimate with him like you were with me?

It sure is a shame, but its no tragedy
It's disappointing but not a disaster

I'm not the first, he won't be the last
I'm not the first person you've hurt, and he won't be the last

So I'm packing up my heart in my suitcase
I'm leaving with a heavy heart

Gonna hitch me a ride to some new warm place
I'm escaping to a better place

And start again a much wiser man
I'll start over with more wisdom

I'm just another victim of you and your hurting kind
You've hurt me like you've hurt others

Not even gonna think it over
I won't dwell on this anymore

Dont think I'm gonna crawl, its just a waste of my time
I won't beg or plead, it's not worth my time

I ain't gonna cry baby
I won't shed any tears

Another victim of you and your hurting kind
You've caused pain to others before me

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Heavy Metal

6y↑16

It sounds crazy to say it but you forget just how good these guys were

David Marco D'Arcangelo

3y↑2

I just don't get sick of this song, the most underrated band EVER !!!!!!!!!!!

Andreas Stark

7y↑7

Always loved this track as a child back then still rockin' it 20 plus years later.The faces come and go but music is always here to soothe our souls.Never lose hope. :)