Crybaby
Lori Denae Lyrics

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Growing old not growing up
Catchng cycles not enough
Frame the pose of doing fine
In fantasy i'm doing time
Damaged goods i can't conceal
Open wounds that never heal
You pull punches, build me up
I blame myself for my bad luck

I'm a crybaby
Giving in gets in the way
And when i push don't separate
Don't you run for cover
Know that i'm a crybaby

Jumping in and crawling out
Wearing thin from drip to spout
Grab it tight and don't let go
Needing something i can hold
You don't know

I am crushed by everything and everyone i touch
You don't know, you don't know i just wanted this so much

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lori Denae's song Crybaby seem to convey a sense of vulnerability, insecurity and self-blame. The first few lines talk about growing old without growing up, as if the singer feels stuck in a cycle of immaturity. They then mention framing the facade of doing fine, which suggests that they may be putting up a front of strength while internally struggling. The lines "Damaged goods I can't conceal, Open wounds that never heal" indicate that the singer has been through some kind of emotional trauma that has left them feeling broken and unable to hide it.

The chorus of the song seems to speak to the singer's fear of being judged or rejected for their emotions. They refer to themselves as a crybaby, implying that they feel guilty or weak for expressing their feelings. The line "Giving in gets in the way" suggests that the singer has been conditioned to believe that vulnerability is a liability and that they should be strong at all times. However, they also seem to be asking for empathy and understanding from the people around them, as evidenced by the line "Don't you run for cover, Know that I'm a crybaby".

The final few lines of the song suggest that the singer's struggle with vulnerability and self-blame may stem from a deep sense of longing for something that they feel they cannot attain. The line "You don't know, you don't know I just wanted this so much" hints at a sense of unfulfilled desire, which may be driving the singer's emotional turmoil.

Line by Line Meaning

Growing old not growing up
I am aging, but I have not matured.

Catching cycles not enough
I am stuck in a routine, but it is not satisfying.

Frame the pose of doing fine
I am pretending to be okay.

In fantasy I'm doing time
In my dreams, I am trapped.

Damaged goods I can't conceal
I have been hurt and cannot hide it.

Open wounds that never heal
My emotional pain lingers on.

You pull punches, build me up
You are gentle with me, you make me feel better about myself.

I blame myself for my bad luck
I am hard on myself and feel like my misfortunes are my own fault.

I'm a crybaby
I am emotionally sensitive and cry easily.

Giving in gets in the way
My tendency to give up is preventing me from moving forward.

And when I push don't separate
When I am assertive, I do not want distance between us.