Cry Wolf
White Widdow Lyrics


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You're always looking for attention
It's part of the game you play
I can see right through your deception
It's there in the things you say
I should have seen it coming
I should have seen it from the start
You held my heart out for ransom
Like a fool I played the part

You came crying to me
Saying your heart's in danger
(your heart's in danger)
And now I can see the truth
I'm looking in the eyes of a stranger

You cry wolf - whoahk
With another lie
You cross your heart And hope to die
You cry wolf - whoahh
With another lie
I don't believe those tears you cry

You're always searching for redemption
I can read between the lines
Another story of your heartache
You've rehearsed too many times
I know you told me things would change
Another empty promise you made
But you took to many chances
Now you're running back to me to be saved

You came crying to me
Saying your heart's in danger
(your heart's in danger)
And now I can see the truth
I'm looking in the eyes of a stranger

You cry wolf - whoahk
With another lie
You cross your heart And hope to die
You cry wolf - whoahh
With another lie
I don't believe those tears you cry

You cry wolf - whoahh
With another lie
You cross your heart And hope to die
You cry wolf - whoahh
With another lie
I don't believe those tears you cry

You've got no reason
All out of alibis
Love's out of reason
Caught in a web of lies

You cry wolf - whoahh
With another lie
You cross your heart And hope to die
You cry wolf - whoahh
With another lie
I don't believe those tears you cry

You cry wolf - whoahh
With another lie
You cross your heart And hope to die
You cry wolf - whoahh
With another lie
I don't believe those tears you cry





You cry wolf - whoahh whoahh - whoah - oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to White Widdow's song Cry Wolf tell a story of a deceitful person who is always seeking attention and playing games. The singer of the song recognizes the deception in this person's behavior and regrets not seeing it earlier. The person comes to the singer with a story of danger to gain sympathy and trust, but the singer sees through the lies and realizes they are looking into the eyes of a stranger. The song is a warning to not be fooled by this person's repeated lies and false promises.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "You cry wolf" to emphasize the repeated dishonesty of this person. The metaphor of crying wolf refers to the fable of the boy who repeatedly cried wolf to gain attention, but when a real wolf appeared, no one believed him because of his past lies. The title of the song also plays on this metaphor and warns against being fooled by repeated lies.


Overall, Cry Wolf is a cautionary tale of not trusting someone who repeatedly deceives and plays games. The lyrics display a sense of regret for not seeing the truth earlier and a warning to not be fooled again.


Line by Line Meaning

You're always looking for attention
You constantly seek validation and recognition from others.


It's part of the game you play
This is a calculated approach you take towards others in order to get what you want.


I can see right through your deception
I am aware of and can easily detect the lies and manipulation you use on others.


It's there in the things you say
Your words and actions give away your true intentions and motives.


I should have seen it coming
I should have been able to anticipate your deceitful behavior.


I should have seen it from the start
I should have been more observant and perceptive towards your true nature.


You held my heart out for ransom
You took advantage of my emotions and used them to your advantage.


Like a fool I played the part
I foolishly fell for your lies and allowed you to manipulate me.


You came crying to me
You sought my sympathy and compassion.


Saying your heart's in danger
Claiming that you are in some sort of emotional turmoil or distress.


And now I can see the truth
I have finally realized your true motives and intentions.


I'm looking in the eyes of a stranger
I am seeing you in a new light, as someone I don't really know or trust.


You cry wolf - whoahk
You make false claims in order to manipulate others.


With another lie
Another deceitful statement or action on your part.


You cross your heart And hope to die
You make a solemn oath, while in reality you have no intention of keeping it.


I don't believe those tears you cry
I am aware that your tears are just another tactic to manipulate me.


You're always searching for redemption
You are continually trying to make up for your past mistakes or bad behavior.


I can read between the lines
I am able to understand the true meaning behind your words and actions.


Another story of your heartache
You present a false narrative of your emotions and experiences in order to gain sympathy from others.


You've rehearsed too many times
Your lies and manipulative tactics have become predictable and overused.


I know you told me things would change
You made promises of reform and improvement, but I no longer believe them.


Another empty promise you made
You have a history of breaking your promises and manipulating others with false hope.


But you took too many chances
You pushed the limits too far and your true motives were exposed.


Now you're running back to me to be saved
You are once again seeking my compassion and mercy, hoping to use me to your advantage.


You've got no reason
You are acting without any genuine justification or logical basis.


All out of alibis
Your lies can no longer be backed up with excuses or rationalizations.


Love's out of reason
Your deceitful behavior has destroyed the trust and affection we once had for each other.


Caught in a web of lies
You are trapped in a cycle of dishonesty and manipulation that you cannot escape from.


You cry wolf - whoahh whoahh - whoah - oh
You continue to make false claims and manipulate others, but I am no longer buying into your deception.




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