Boys Don't Cry
The Crookes Lyrics
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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
Hiding the tears in my eyes
Because 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
Because 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 limit
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
Because boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
The song Boys Don't Cry by The Crookes is a lament about a failed relationship. The lyrics express regret and sorrow for saying or doing things that caused the relationship to end. The singer wishes that they could turn back time and make things right, but deep down, they know that it's too late. The singer tries to put on a brave face and act like they're not affected by the breakup, laughing and hiding their tears, but the pain is still palpable.
The chorus of the song, "Boys don't cry," is an ironic statement, as the singer is clearly feeling a lot of emotions but is trying to hide them. The song critiques traditional masculinity and the societal expectation that men should always be tough and unemotional.
The line "Misjudged your limit, pushed you too far" suggests that the singer may have been emotionally abusive in the relationship, taking the other person for granted and not realizing how much they needed love and support. This adds a layer of complexity to the song, as it's not just about a simple breakup but also about the difficulties that can arise in relationships when one person doesn't acknowledge or communicate their emotional needs.
Overall, Boys Don't Cry is a poignant song that speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the struggles of navigating societal expectations around gender and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I would say I'm sorry
I am contemplating apologizing for my actions.
If I thought that it would change your mind
In case my apology convinces you to change your mind about me.
But I know that this time
It becomes clear that there's no going back from my mistakes.
I have said too much
I've already crossed a line and made things worse.
Been too unkind
I have been rude and cruel to you.
I try to laugh about it
I attempt to make light of the situation.
Cover it all up with lies
I tell lies to hide my true feelings and intentions.
Hiding the tears in my eyes
I Cry, but I don't want to show it because I am a male and society expects males to hide their emotions.
Because boys don't cry
Society often expects boys and men to hide their emotions and be strong all the time.
I would break down at your feet
I would become very upset and emotional in front of you.
And beg forgiveness
I would plead with you to forgive me.
Plead with you
I beg you to forgive me.
But I know that it's too late
It seems that it is too late to apologize or make amends.
And now there's nothing I can do
I feel helpless and powerless to make things right.
I would tell you
I would express my feelings to you.
That I loved you
I have strong feelings of affection towards you.
If I thought that you would stay
If I believed that my confession would make you stay with me.
But I know that it's no use
I think that telling you how I feel won't change things.
That you've already
You've already made up your mind.
Gone away
You have left or abandoned me.
Misjudged your limit
I made a mistake in thinking how much you were willing to tolerate or put up with.
Pushed you too far
I went too far and hurt you with my words or actions.
Took you for granted
I didn't appreciate or recognize what you meant to me until it was too late.
I thought that you needed me more
I had an over-inflated sense of self-importance and assumed that you relied on me more than you actually did.
Now I would do most anything
I am willing to do anything to make it right again.
To get you back by my side
I want you to come back to me and be with me again.
But I just keep on laughing
I continue to hide my true feelings, even though I am hurting inside.
Because boys don't cry
Society dictates that boys and men do not show their emotions by crying.
Boys don't cry
This phrase serves as a reminder of the societal expectations placed upon men to be strong and resilient
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João Costa
Baita canção,The Crookes cada vez mais surpreendentes,que ritmo +1.
capgras sd. band
One of my favorite Bassist/vocalists, playing one of the few songs that if I get playing bass and singing at the same time. I love it!!
angleneri
Your early stuff always reminded me like a slightly less sad the cure. This was very cool! Good job
Mario Arreola
Amazing cover !!!
Mared Cordiner
Love it
dear amora
Beautiful !!!
Fred Linardi
Awesome!!
Jorge Carrera
The Best cover of that song
Matt Davies
Holy shit do just like heaven, please
Kat Bomb
yeahh please