Scarlett Johansson (born November 22, 1984… Read Full Bio ↴See also: Sugar For Sugar
Scarlett Johansson (born November 22, 1984 in New York) is an American film actress and singer.
In October 2006, Johansson signed to Rhino Entertainment's Atco Records. Her debut album Anywhere I Lay My Head (released May 20, 2008) consists of cover versions of ten Tom Waits songs along with one original track.
Her second album, Break Up, with Pete Yorn, was released in September 2009.
In 2015, she formed the all-girl superpop band The Singles with Este Haim, Julia Haltigan, Holly Miranda and Kendra Morris. The group were forced to change their name shortly after releasing their first single Candy, as established rockers The Singles filed a lawsuit against the group for using the same moniker. The band then re-formed as Sugar For Sugar, minus Haim.
Johansson has also lent her vocals to various film soundtracks including Chasing Ice, Her, The Jungle Book, Sing, Sing 2 and Wretches & Jabberers
Boys Don't Cry
Scarlett Johansson Lyrics
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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
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
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
Took you for granted
I thought
That you
Needed me more
Now 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
Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
The lyrics to Scarlett Johansson's song "Boys Don't Cry" are complex and express a range of emotions. The singer is expressing regret and sorrow over losing someone they loved due to their own actions. They apologize, but acknowledge that it may be impossible to repair the damage. The phrase "boys don't cry" is repeated throughout the song, which speaks to societal expectations of masculinity and the pressure men may feel to suppress their emotions.
The first stanza sets the scene: the singer has said too much and been unkind, and they know it. They try to hide their tears and pretend that everything is okay, using lies to cover up the pain. The chorus reinforces the idea that "boys don't cry," which suggests that the singer is struggling with this expectation of masculinity and what it means to express emotion.
The second stanza expresses their desire to apologize and beg for forgiveness but acknowledges that it may be too late. They reflect on how they misjudged their partner's limits and took them for granted. The line "I thought that you needed me more" speaks to the singer's ego and entitlement, and how they may have ignored their partner's needs and feelings.
Overall, "Boys Don't Cry" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love, loss, and masculinity. The lyrics capture the pain of regret and the struggle to express vulnerability in a society that often frowns upon it.
Line by Line Meaning
I would say I'm sorry
I would apologize
If I thought that it
If I believed that
Would change your mind
It would cause you to think differently
But I know
But I am aware
That this time
On this occasion
I have said too much
I have spoken excessively
Been too unkind
Not been compassionate enough
I try
I make an attempt
To laugh about it
To make light of the situation
Cover it all up
To conceal it completely
With lies
By being dishonest
Hiding the tears
Concealing the sadness
In my eyes
Behind my eyes
'Cause boys don't cry
Since it's not socially acceptable for males to show emotions
I would break down
I'd lose my emotional control
At your feet
In front of you
And beg forgiveness
And plead for your mercy
Plead with you
Beg you earnestly
But I know that
However, I'm aware
It's too late
It's no longer the right time
And now
At this point in time
There's nothing
There isn't anything
I can do
I am helpless
I would tell you
I'd confess to you
That I loved you
That I deeply cared for you
If I thought
If I believed that
That you would stay
That you'd remain with me
But I know
But I'm aware
That it's no use
That it won't have any effect
That you've already
That you have previously
Gone away
Left
Misjudged your limits
Overestimated what you were capable of
Pushed you too far
Taking things too far with you
Took you for granted
Assumed you'd always be there for me
I thought
I believed that
That you
That you specifically
Needed me more
Were more dependent on me
Now I would do
Nowadays I'd be willing to
Most anything
Pretty much anything
To get you back
To have you return to me
By my side
Next to me
But I just
But I merely
Keep on laughing
Continue pretending everything is okay
Boys don't cry
Males aren't supposed to show emotions
Contributed by Isabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Interstellar Poops
Lyrics:
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 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
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
Took you for granted
I thought
That you
Needed me more
Now 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
Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
Zoo Incrediz
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 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
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
Took you for granted
I thought
That you
Needed me more
Now 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
Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
J Bielic
I really find her songs comforting. Makes me happy and calm.
Nicky Ifcation
No autotune, just authentic and awesome!❤️
Die Chaqgesellen
That shouldnt be a point for a cure song😂
Marmoleada GYE
Her voice ♡
Interstellar Poops
Lyrics:
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 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
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
Took you for granted
I thought
That you
Needed me more
Now 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
Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
Chester Fumblenutts
She's a multi-talented goddess. Great cover SJ.
Fernando Figueroa
Esa hermosa voz hace que me dé escalofríos siempre que la escuchó y ni hablemos de ella en si❤️❤️❤️💕💕💞💞
Niki B
She has such a classic, dreamy voice that takes me back to a time when I wasn't even alive.
David Jacob
I love Scarlett's voice and the music is fantastic!!!
UFOlogy 101
Damn how did she dream up this version of this song? Sounds nothing like the original but she pulls it off anyway. She can do no wrong.