Crybaby
Utopia Lyrics


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Cry to me, those were your very words
You said cry to me, cry to me
There you stood, laughing at my tears
You said, silly boy, forget your childhood fears
But you don't realize how strange it makes me feel
Now we're exchanging parts
Stop, you're breaking my heart
Who's the crybaby now
Cry to me, cry to me, you're the crybaby now
Cry to me, cry
Who's the crybaby, who's breaking my heart

Lie to me, you know that I know you too well
So don't you lie to me, lie to me




I watch you from afar, crying up your sleeve
When they turn away,

Overall Meaning

you wipe your eyes and leave
But you don't realize how cruel it makes you seem
Now we're exchanging roles
Stop, I'm losing control
Who's the crybaby now
Cry to me, cry to me, you're the crybaby now
Cry to me, cry
Who's the crybaby, who's breaking my heart


In Utopia's song Crybaby, the lyrics explore the concept of power dynamics in relationships and how they can shift and change over time. The song starts with the singer being told to cry by their partner, who is belittling their emotions and dismissing their fears. As the song progresses, the power dynamic begins to shift and the singer witnesses their partner crying in secret, revealing that they too have vulnerabilities and fears. The singer realizes that their partner's attempts to appear strong and in control are actually a facade, and they themselves have become the stronger and more confident party. The lyrics culminate with the singer reclaiming their power and asking their partner who the real crybaby is now.


The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the power struggle between the two people, with each one trying to assert dominance over the other. The contrast between the upbeat instrumentals and the introspective lyrics create a unique and interesting dynamic that captures the complexity of relationships and human emotions.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TODD RUNDGREN, ROGER POWELL, KASIM SULTON, JOHN WILCOX

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