I tried to hide it through the silence while I played along
I’m welling up behind my eyelids when I’m holding on to the rage
So badly I hate him
And I wish that all of
No, no, no, that doesn’t feel right
Maybe, uh, speed it up
Yeah, that’s nice
I really hate the way you think that you can get away
By blaming all your stupid problems on your mental state
I’m tired of burnt-out lies
Hoo
You think you know me, but you hardly even know yourself
I bite my tongue and let you think I only wish you well
I don’t, I know you know it
Hoo
And I’m tired of letting someone get the best of me, so go ahead and
Cry
Cry
Go ahead and ruin someone else’s life
Cry
Cry
Go bug somebody else so I can sleep at night
Mm, you’re more narcissistic than anybody in Hollywood
You’re not a misfit, don’t keep saying you’re misunderstood
I’m tired, oh, I’m so tired, oh
Ooh
And maybe you’re the honest type
And it’s been me the whole damn time
I should really try to calm my mind and see things from your side
Or maybe you can
Cry
Cry
Go ahead and ruin someone else’s life
Cry
Cry
Go bug somebody else so I can sleep at night
Cry
Cry
Go ahead and ruin someone else’s life
Cry
Cry
And I’m tired of letting someone get the best of me, so go ahead and
Cry
Cry
Go ahead and ruin someone else’s
Facing the Truth: Emotional Turmoil in “Cry”
“Cry” by Benson Boone takes listeners on a journey through raw emotion and personal boundaries. The lyrics reveal the struggle of dealing with someone who consistently deflects responsibility and manipulates situations, all while claiming to be misunderstood. Boone’s words expose the exhaustion that comes from carrying the weight of another’s issues and the internal conflict of wanting to be empathetic but realizing the need for self-preservation. The repeated command to “cry” becomes both a release and a statement of finality, urging the other person to find solace elsewhere while the narrator seeks peace and closure. This powerful anthem resonates with anyone who has felt drained by toxic relationships and highlights the importance of prioritizing mental well-being.
Song Credits
Artist: Benson Boone
Songwriters: Benson Boone
Release Year: 2024