Born and raised in Oakland, California, Zendaya began her career as a child model and backup dancer. She made her television debut as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up (2010ā2013) and starred as the titular character in the sitcom K.C. Undercover (2015ā2018), for the channel. Her feature film debut came in 2017 with the superhero film Spider-Man: Homecoming, and she later starred in its sequels. Zendaya's role as Rue Bennett, a struggling drug-addicted teenager, in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019āpresent) made her the youngest recipient of the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, which she won twice. Her film roles include the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), the romantic drama Malcolm & Marie (2021), and the science fiction epic Dune (2021).
In addition to her acting career, Zendaya has ventured into music. In 2011, she released the singles "Swag It Out" and "Watch Me", the latter a collaboration with Bella Thorne. She signed with Hollywood Records in 2012. Her eponymous debut studio album, Zendaya (2013), was released to moderate success. The album's lead single, "Replay", reached the top 40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Zendaya's biggest commercial success as a musician came with her Zac Efron collaboration, "Rewrite the Stars", from The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) in 2017. The single reached within the top 20 of several record charts and has received multi-platinum sales certifications globally.
Having already collaborated with Labrinth on the song "All for Us" for Euphoria's first season, in 2022 Zendaya co-wrote two songs ("Iām Tired (with Zendaya) - Bonus Track" and "Elliot's Song") for the second season, also performing as a vocalist on the former. Receiving continued acclaim for her performance as Rue, the second season of Euphoria earned her four Emmy nominations. Nominated for Lead Actress in a Drama for the second time, she became the youngest two-time nominee in Emmy history, while her nomination as an executive producer for Outstanding Drama Series made her the youngest woman ever nominated for producing. She received two nominations for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for her lyrical contributions to the show's soundtrack. In 2023, Zendaya won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress ā Television Series Drama at the 80th Golden Globe Awards and received a Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination.
On April 22, 2023, during the second weekend of Coachella 2023, Zendaya joined Labrinth in a surprise performance of "All for Us" and "I'm Tired", which marked her return to the stage in 8 years. She was featured on the opening song "The Feels" of Labrinth's third album Ends & Begins.
Cry for Love
Zendaya Lyrics
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In fact, it's a first time
Anybody's made me feel the way you do, boy
It seems like it should be real easy
With two people so right
And yet, I find myself just waiting here
Like I'm just your toy
You take me in, I take you back
Baby, what's the problem?
How we gonna solve it?
But when I call, you don't call back
Being with your boys is always more important
I cry for love
I don't think I'm supposed to
Cry for love
It's something wrong with me, maybe I'm not
Cry for love
Sometimes I wonder why I even
Try for us
I shouldn't have to cry for love
Oh, no, oh, no
I really wanna ask my girls
But they'll think I'm a fool
So much for watching all those fairy tales
With happy endings
I wish I could've been prepared
For all your stupid games
I need to give it up
'Cause I don't have a chance at winning
You take me in, I take you back
Baby, what's the problem?
How we gonna solve it?
But when I call, you don't call back
Being with your boys is always more important
I cry for love
I don't think I'm supposed to
Cry for love
It's something wrong with me, maybe I'm not
Cry for love
Sometimes I wonder why I even
Try for us
I shouldn't have to cry for love
What am I doing? What am I doing?
This doesn't happen to girls like me
Look in the mirror, look in the mirror
Seeing your eyes red is not a cute thing
I don't wanna cry no more
I don't wanna cry no more
I got too much pride to be in my room asking why
I cry for love
I don't think I'm supposed to
Cry for love
It's something wrong with me, maybe I'm not
Cry for love
Sometimes I wonder why I even
Try for us
I shouldn't have to cry for love
I cry for love
I don't think I'm supposed to
Cry for love
It's something wrong with me, maybe I'm not
Cry for love
Sometimes I wonder why I even
Try for us
I shouldn't have to cry for love
In "Cry for Love," Zendaya speaks about the pain of unrequited love, of wanting someone who isn't invested in the same way. The singer laments the fact that despite her best efforts, her feelings aren't shared by her partner. She admits to feeling foolish for loving someone who doesn't seem to value her in the same way. The lyrics are filled with frustration and sadness, as Zendaya wonders why she has to cry for love.
The singer seems to feel like she's in a one-sided relationship. She wants to be with someone who values her, and who is willing to put in the same amount of effort that she is. But instead, she feels like the person she's with isn't taking her seriously. She's crying for love because she wants to be with someone who will respect her, cherish her, and treat her like she's important.
Overall, "Cry for Love" presents a universal struggle ā the desire to be loved, and the pain of not feeling loved in return. It's an emotional ballad that captures the heartbreak that comes with loving someone who doesn't reciprocate those feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't say I'm an expert on it
I'm not experienced with this kind of love
In fact, it's a first time
I haven't felt this way before
Anybody's made me feel the way you do, boy
You make me feel special just by being with me
It seems like it should be real easy
Our relationship should be simple
With two people so right
We're perfect for each other
And yet, I find myself just waiting here
I'm waiting for you to give me the love I deserve
Like I'm just your toy
You treat me like an object instead of a person
You take me in, I take you back
We keep coming back to each other
Baby, what's the problem?
What's the issue between us?
How we gonna solve it?
Can we fix what's broken?
But when I call, you don't call back
You don't prioritize our relationship
Being with your boys is always more important
You choose your friends over me
I cry for love
I'm emotional because I want love
I don't think I'm supposed to
I don't believe I should feel this way
It's something wrong with me, maybe I'm not
I question if I'm the problem in our relationship
Sometimes I wonder why I even
I question if trying for love is worth it
Try for us
Trying to make our relationship work
I shouldn't have to cry for love
I shouldn't have to beg for love and attention
Oh, no, oh, no
Expression of sadness
I really wanna ask my girls
I want to ask my friends for advice
But they'll think I'm a fool
I'm afraid my friends will judge me
So much for watching all those fairy tales
My expectations for love were unrealistic
With happy endings
Where love always works out
I wish I could've been prepared
I wish I knew what I was getting into
For all your stupid games
For all the ways you play with my emotions
I need to give it up
I need to let go of this relationship
'Cause I don't have a chance at winning
Our relationship is not healthy and will not work
What am I doing? What am I doing?
I'm questioning my actions and decisions
This doesn't happen to girls like me
I didn't imagine myself in this kind of situation
Look in the mirror, look in the mirror
I'm taking a moment to reflect on myself
Seeing your eyes red is not a cute thing
Crying is not attractive
I don't wanna cry no more
I don't want to feel emotional pain
I got too much pride to be in my room asking why
I don't want to show my vulnerability by crying alone
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS APARRI, JAMES JAIDEN ROSTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I can't say I'm an expert on it
In fact, it's the first time
Anybody's ever made me feel the way you do, boy
It seems like it should be real easy
With two people so right
And yet, I find myself just waiting here
Like I'm just your toy
[Pre-Chorus:]
You take me in, I take you back
Baby, what's the problem?
How we gonna solve it?
But when I call, you don't call back
Will being with your boys always be more important?
[Chorus:]
I cry for love
I don't think I'm supposed to
Cry for love
Is something wrong with me? Maybe I'm not
Right for love
Sometimes I wonder why I even
Try for us
I shouldn't have to cry for love
Oh, no, oh, no
I really wanna ask my girls
But they'll think I'm a fool
So much for watching all those fairytales
With happy endings
I wish I could've been prepared
For all your stupid games
I need to give it up
'Cause I don't have a chance of winning
[Pre-Chorus:]
You take me in, I take you back
Baby, what's the problem?
How we gonna solve it?
But when I call, you don't call back
Will being with your boys always be more important
[Chorus:]
I cry for love
I don't think I'm supposed to
Cry for love
Is something wrong with me? Maybe I'm not
Right for love
Sometimes I wonder why I even
Try for us
I shouldn't have to cry for love
What am I doing? What am I doing?
This doesn't happen to girls like me
Look in the mirror, look in the mirror
Seeing your eyes red is not a cute thing
I don't wanna cry no more
I don't wanna cry no more
I got too much pride to be in my room asking why
[Chorus x2:]
I cry for love
I don't think I'm supposed to
Cry for love
Is something wrong with me? maybe I'm not
Right for love
Sometimes I wonder why I even
Try for us
I shouldn't have to cry for love
@zendayass9968
This song is so underrated yet it's one of her best song
@savannahmasters8036
Support Zendaya
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That is so true!!!!
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@savann-gp2yz
She really needs to make another album.
@reggiemars2k8
seems like she's been too busy concentrating on acting. Euphoria has been so good for her.
@caseycampbell4787
She does.
@sarahsublet2779
I love her voice, the music, the beat just....Damn man she's the definition of talent