I Ain't Cryin'
Theo Tams Lyrics
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True love ended just like that
Oh well, get up off your knees
Go out and find some friends tonight
Do that, how could you do that?
You broke me but I'll forgive you that
Get tough 'cause tough is what you need
It's kinda like it never really happened
It's kinda sad that I don't even care
That love comes and goes, it breaks you down
It leaves you trying
Love, it don't want me, it don't want you
And I ain't crying, no
I broke out and now I know my name
This dance club, man, it's such a game
A new face staring back at me
You'll call yourself a friend tonight
You wake up, your head is in the can
And someday drop you where you stand
Guilty of taking what you need
You'll lie and say you're fine tonight
It's kinda like it never really happened
It's kinda sad that I don't even care
That love comes and goes, it breaks you down
It leaves you trying
Love, it don't want me, it don't want you
And I ain't crying
Love comes and goes, breaks you down
Leaves you trying
Hey, do you wanna know my name?
Oh no, I guess that's okay
Come here, I promise not to tell
I promise not to tell tonight
I'll never, never tell tonight
Love comes and goes, it breaks you down
It leaves you trying
Love, it don't want me, it don't want you
And I ain't crying
Love comes and goes, breaks you down
Leaves you trying
Love don't want me, it don't want you
And I ain't crying, and I ain't crying
Love comes and goes, breaks you down
Leaves you trying
Love, don't want me, don't want you
And I ain't crying
Love, it don't want me, it don't want you
Oh, oh, oh, I ain't crying
Theo Tams's song "I Ain't Cryin'" is a breakup anthem where the singer appears to have moved on from the relationship that ended and claims not to be crying over it. He advises to "move out, get yourself a cat" and "go out and find some friends tonight". The singer seems to be urging himself to be tough and not let the breakup affect him too much. He acknowledges that love comes and goes, it can break you down and leave you trying. He seems to be saying that there's no point in crying over it as it won't change anything.
The lyrics show a sense of detachment towards the end of the relationship where it's "kinda like it never really happened". The singer appears to have found a way to cope by going out to dance clubs and meeting new people. However, he is aware that it's a game and his new friends may be just as flawed as he is. The lyrics suggest that they are also guilty of "taking what you need" and attempting to sell a lie. The song ends with the singer playfully teasing someone, promising not to reveal their name. The overall message seems to be that it's okay to move on and not let a breakup define you.
Line by Line Meaning
Move out, get yourself a cat
Leave this relationship and focus on being single
True love ended just like that
Love went away quickly and unexpectedly
Oh well, get up off your knees
Stop begging for love and move on
Go out and find some friends tonight
Socialize and have fun with friends
Do that, how could you do that?
Expressing disbelief at the end of love
You broke me but I'll forgive you that
Understanding that relationships end even if it hurts
Get tough 'cause tough is what you need
Being strong and resilient is necessary for moving on
Go out and sell a lie tonight
Be confident and pretend everything is okay
It's kinda like it never really happened
Reflecting on how quickly love can disappear and be forgotten
It's kinda sad that I don't even care
Feeling indifferent towards the end of love
That love comes and goes, it breaks you down
Love is unpredictable and can be emotionally draining
It leaves you trying
Trying to overcome heartbreak and move on
Love, it don't want me, it don't want you
Feeling rejected by love
And I ain't crying, no
Not letting the end of love make you cry
I broke out and now I know my name
Becoming independent and rediscovering oneself after a breakup
This dance club, man, it's such a game
The dating scene can feel like a game
A new face staring back at me
Meeting someone new and potentially starting a new relationship
You'll call yourself a friend tonight
Going out with friends and enjoying the company
You wake up, your head is in the can
Feeling the consequences of drinking too much
And someday drop you where you stand
Experiencing a tough hangover
Guilty of taking what you need
Indulging in drinking too much alcohol
You'll lie and say you're fine tonight
Covering up pain and acting happy for others
Hey, do you wanna know my name?
Flirting with someone new
Oh no, I guess that's okay
Rejection when trying to flirt
Come here, I promise not to tell
Trying again to flirt and connect with someone
I'll never, never tell tonight
Keeping secrets and being mysterious
Love don't want me, it don't want you
Accepting that love is not guaranteed for anyone
And I ain't crying
Choosing to be strong and not cry over the end of love
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