Cry Baby Cry
Royal Republic Lyrics


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There's always something about you, always something wrong.
You're taking solos when it's not your song.
Don't have to tell me 'bout your fever 'cause I already know -
I know before we even say 'Hello'.
But now it's the real deal, no ones gonna pitty you now.
So come on, just let it in, let it out.

Cry baby, cry, I don't need to know why
So get out of my sight and let me get on with my life.
Cry baby, cry, I don't need to know why
So get out of my sight
And let me get on with my life.

So what's the story today, is it a broken nail?
Or is it just yor lack'of sleep again?
An ugly spot on your face
Or is it just a bad-hair-day?
Or did you drain your c-c-creditcard?
But now it's the real deal, no ones gonna pitty you now
So come on, just let it in, let it out.

Cry baby, cry, I don't need to know why
So get out of my sight and let me get on with my life.
Cry baby, cry, I don't need to know why
So get out of my sight.

It's always one thing or the other.
Why should I even bother?!
Turn it the other way around,
Get your feet back on the ground.
Just let me get on with my life.

There's always something about you, always something wrong.
You're taking solos when it's not your song.
Don't have to tell me 'bout your fever 'cause I already know -
I know before we even say 'Hello'.
Stop! Take a look in the mirror - is it really that bad
Or could you just let it go?
Time to be a big girl, no ones gonna pitty you now.
So come on, just let it in, let it out

Cry baby, cry, I don't need to know why
So get out of my sight and let me get on with my life.
Cry baby, cry, I don't need to know why
So get out of my sight





And let me get on with my,
And let me get on with my life.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Royal Republic's "Cry Baby Cry" address someone who is always complaining, always finding something wrong, and always playing the victim. The singer seems to be tired of the constant negativity and wants to move on with their own life, telling the person to cry if they need to but to do it away from them. The chorus, "Cry baby, cry, I don't need to know why," reinforces this sentiment. The verses, in contrast, detail some of the reasons the person might be feeling upset - a broken nail, lack of sleep, a bad hair day, or overspending with a credit card. The line "You're taking solos when it's not your song" hints that the person is somehow making the singer's own life harder by their constant need for attention or drama.


As the song progresses, the singer tries to offer some tough love, telling the person to take a look in the mirror and see if things are really as bad as they seem. The final lines, "And let me get on with my life," feel like a goodbye or a final boundary setting, as if the singer has had enough of the constant drama and just wants to move on.


Interestingly, the song's music video seems to take the lyrics in a different direction. Rather than portraying the person being addressed as a whiner or complainer, the video shows a woman in a difficult and abusive relationship, crying out for help. This could be interpreted as a nod to the general theme of the song - sometimes crying is necessary and valid - or as a way to make the song's meaning more complex and ambiguous.


Line by Line Meaning

There's always something about you, always something wrong.
No matter what the situation is, you tend to find something to complain about.


You're taking solos when it's not your song.
You are trying to take control of something that is not yours to handle.


Don't have to tell me 'bout your fever 'cause I already know - I know before we even say 'Hello'.
Your constantly negative attitude and complaining is something that is predictable and tiring.


But now it's the real deal, no ones gonna pitty you now. So come on, just let it in, let it out.
It's time for you to face the real problems without anyone's sympathy, so acknowledge them and deal with them.


Cry baby, cry, I don't need to know why So get out of my sight and let me get on with my life.
I don't have time for your constant complaints and negative attitude, so please leave and let me live my own life.


So what's the story today, is it a broken nail? Or is it just yor lack'of sleep again? An ugly spot on your face Or is it just a bad-hair-day? Or did you drain your c-c-creditcard?
You always find the smallest and most irrelevant things to complain about, such as a broken nail or bad hair day.


It's always one thing or the other. Why should I even bother?! Turn it the other way around, Get your feet back on the ground.
You always complain about something, it's never-ending. So instead of dwelling, try to view the situation in a positive perspective.


Stop! Take a look in the mirror - is it really that bad Or could you just let it go?
Before jumping to conclusions, take a moment to reassess the situation - is it truly as terrible as you perceive it or can you let go of the insignificant issues?


Time to be a big girl, no ones gonna pitty you now. So come on, just let it in, let it out
It's time to mature and handle your own issues without expecting anyone to feel sorry for you - face the problems head-on and let out your emotions.


And let me get on with my life.
Your constant negativity and complaints are holding me back, so I need to move on with my own life without being dragged down by your attitude.




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