Crybaby
T.S.O.L. Lyrics


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Late at night and I'm coming to see you
Inside and I wanna believe you
Your pain is the rhythm you go through
So sad now
What could I do?

Last week and you wanna deceive me
Who called while we're watching tv
You're back and now you're leaving
So sad now
Have you been bleeding?

Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry

Another fight and I'm starting to see you
Another night and he's gonna be gone too
Your pain is the rhythm you go through
So sad now
What could I do?

Cry baby, cry baby, cry




Cry baby, cry baby, cry
Cry baby, cry baby, cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of T.S.O.L.'s song Crybaby tell the story of a relationship that is fraught with pain and betrayal. The singer is coming to see their partner late at night, seeking some kind of connection with them. They acknowledge the partner's pain and express a desire to help, but it seems like the partner is not interested in reconciliation. The partner is unfaithful and leaves, making the singer feel helpless and sad. The repeated refrain of "Cry baby, cry baby, cry" seems to be directed towards the partner, perhaps implying that they are overly emotional or prone to tears.


The second verse suggests that this pattern of betrayal and pain is ongoing. The singer notes that the partner's pain is like a rhythm they go through, perhaps suggesting that they are used to feeling hurt and dealing with it in a certain way. The mention of another man being involved in the relationship indicates that the singer is not the only one being hurt by the partner's actions. The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the futility of the situation, as if there is nothing left to do but cry.


Overall, the lyrics of Crybaby are about the pain and helplessness that can come from being in a tumultuous relationship. The singer seems to want to help and connect with their partner, but is repeatedly rebuffed and hurt. The repeated refrain of "Cry baby, cry baby, cry" can be interpreted in different ways, but seems to be a sort of resigned acknowledgement that there is nothing left to do but feel the pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Late at night and I'm coming to see you
I am coming to see you late at night


Inside and I wanna believe you
I want to believe you from inside my heart


Your pain is the rhythm you go through
You are used to your pain and it has become your rhythm


So sad now
I feel really sad right now


What could I do?
I am feeling helpless and don't know what to do


Last week and you wanna deceive me
You wanted to deceive me last week


Who called while we're watching tv
Someone called while we were watching TV


You're back and now you're leaving
You came back but now you are leaving again


So sad now
I feel really sad right now


Have you been bleeding?
I am asking if you have been physically hurt or suffering emotionally


Another fight and I'm starting to see you
I am beginning to understand you after another fight


Another night and he's gonna be gone too
He is also going to leave you tonight, like he always does


Your pain is the rhythm you go through
You are used to your pain and it has become your rhythm


So sad now
I feel really sad right now


What could I do?
I am feeling helpless and don't know what to do


Cry baby, cry baby, cry
I am telling you to cry because it is okay to express your emotions


Cry baby, cry baby, cry
I am repeating that it is okay to cry and let your emotions out


Cry baby, cry baby, cry
I am continuing to tell you to cry and not keep your feelings locked up




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aaron Hall, Mariah Carey, Teddy Riley, Timothy Gatling, Trey Lorenz, Calvin Broadus, Gene Griffin

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