Big Boys Cry
Namie Amuro Lyrics


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I do what I want, I do what I like
Pushing up right on it 'till them big boys cry
I do what I want, I do what I like
Keep this party rocking 'till the end of time
Just a little ah, ah, ah
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them big boys cry
Just a little ah, ah, ah
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them big boys cry

(Cry, cry, cry, cry, cry, cry
Cry, cry, cry, cry, cry, cry)
'Til them big boys cry

No one's gonna do it like you do
'Cause 女はいつでも 愛嬌
But そんなの気にせず shaking my - ha
Yeah I'm like that
You better clear out the floor
'Cause I'm coming on through, yeah
今夜の気分は naughty
行く先々 bar
I be getting numbers
Yeah it's like that

I do what I want, I do what I like
Pushing up right on it 'till them big boys cry
I do what I want, I do what I like
Keep this party rocking 'till the end of time
Just a little ah, ah, ah
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them big boys cry
Just a little ah, ah, ah
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them big boys cry

Everybody is mine 'cause I look too fine
足下 気をつけて tipsy
皆 すかさず check
When I twist my neck
It's just a fact
Fellas got stars in they're eyes (Eyes)
とにかく 投げてみな dice (Dice)
Wanna get what I got
But I'm too damn hot
No you can't touch that

I do what I want, I do what I like
Pushing up right on it 'till them big boys cry
I do what I want, I do what I like
Keep this party rocking 'till the end of time

Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them big boys cry
Just a little (Oh, shit baby)
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them big boys cry
Make the big boys cry

Make them big boys cry

Make them big boys cry

Make them big... big boys cry
Make them big... big boys cry
Make them big... big boys cry
Make them big... big boys cry

I do what I want, I do what I like
Pushing up right on it 'till them big boys cry




I do what I want, I do what I like
Keep this party rocking 'till the end of time

Overall Meaning

In Namie Amuro's song "Big Boys Cry," the lyrics revolve around the idea of independence and empowerment. Namie sings about doing what she wants and what she likes without concerning herself with anyone's opinions. She says that she pushes and rocks the party until the end of time, until "them big boys cry." This line suggests that Namie has a strong impact on others and can make them feel vulnerable or overwhelmed. Namie emphasizes her confidence in herself and her talents which attract attention and admiration from others.


The message of the song is empowering for women and reminds them that they can be in control and not have to worry about the opinions or expectations of others. Namie stresses that no one can do it like her because she has a particular charm and energy that is unique to her. The song encourages people to be themselves, take risks, and have fun.


Interestingly, Namie Amuro is known as the "Queen of Japanese Pop" and is one of the best-selling Japanese music artists of all time. Her music has been featured in numerous films, video games, and advertisements, and she is widely recognized for her fashion sense and stage presence. "Big Boys Cry" is from her eleventh studio album, Uncontrolled, which peaked at number one on the Oricon Albums Chart. The album was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan, and the song "Big Boys Cry" received a Japan Gold Disc Award for "Song of the Year by Download" in 2014.


Line by Line Meaning

I do what I want, I do what I like
I act according to my own desires and interests


Pushing up right on it 'till them big boys cry
I am not afraid to assert myself and make powerful men feel insecure


Keep this party rocking 'till the end of time
I want to maintain a lively and enjoyable atmosphere for as long as possible


Just a little ah, ah, ah
I will tease and tantalize others, but only a bit


Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
I express my enthusiasm and excitement, but not too much


Little little ooh, ooh, ooh
I entice and seduce subtly and playfully


'Til them big boys cry
My intention is to undermine the confidence and composure of powerful men


No one's gonna do it like you do
My uniqueness and individuality cannot be replicated


女はいつでも 愛嬌
Women always have a charm or loveliness


But そんなの気にせず shaking my - ha
But I won't worry about that and just shake my body


Yeah I'm like that
This is just who I am


You better clear out the floor
Make some space for me and let me do my thing


今夜の気分は naughty
I'm in a naughty mood tonight


行く先々 bar
I'm going to different bars throughout the night


I be getting numbers
I am successful in getting guys' phone numbers


Everybody is mine 'cause I look too fine
Everyone is attracted to me because of my beauty


足下 気をつけて tipsy
Be careful not to trip because I'm a little tipsy


皆 すかさず check
Everyone immediately checks me out


When I twist my neck
Even a small movement from me is noticed and admired


It's just a fact
My beauty and desirability are undeniable


Fellas got stars in they're eyes (Eyes)
Guys are mesmerized by me


とにかく 投げてみな dice (Dice)
Anyway, just take your chances like rolling the dice


Wanna get what I got
Men wish they could be with me or have what I have


But I'm too damn hot
But I am too attractive and unattainable for them


No you can't touch that
You cannot have me or what I possess


Make them big boys cry
I enjoy making influential men feel vulnerable and intimidated




Writer(s): Jan Hallvard Larsen, Kanata Okajima, Nermin Harambasic, Eirik Johansen, Anne Judith Wik, Hayley Michelle Aitken, Ronny Vidar Svendsen

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