Boys Don't Cry

The Cure

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Lyrics

I would say I'm sorry If I thought that it would change your mind But I know that this time I have said too much Been too unkind I tried to laugh about it Cover it all up with lies I tried to laugh about it Hiding the tears in my eyes 'Cause boys don't cry Boys don't cry I would break down at your feet And beg forgiveness, plead with you But I know that it's too late And now there's nothing I can do So I try to laugh about it Cover it all up with lies I try to laugh about it Hiding the tears in my eyes 'Cause boys don't cry Boys don't cry I would tell you that I loved you If I thought that you would stay But I know that it's no use And you've already gone away Misjudged your limits Pushed you too far Took you for granted Thought that you needed me more, more, more Now I would do most anything To get you back by my side But I just keep on laughing Hiding the tears in my eyes 'Cause boys don't cry Boys don't cry Boys don't cry

About

The Cure's debut single is a haunting, menacing track that set the tone for the band's dark, gothic aesthetic. One of the most well known cure songs, "Boys Don't Cry" is a song about repressed emotions and the inability to express them, something that many people can relate to. The song's ethereal atmosphere and Robert Smith's emotive vocals make it a timeless classic. Released in 15th June 1979, it was initially released as a standalone single and was later released as the title track on their first compilation album, that went by the same name "Boys don't cry". It's one of the best cure songs from their entire discography and is the one of the perfect pop songs. The lyrics describe the state of a man who has given up on regaining love, and instead disguises his true emotional state. At it's core it's about maintaining a masculine image and hiding your tears. Robert Smith's consternation over being forced to adhere to an antiquated definition of masculinity sparked the idea. "Boys don't cry" features in many tv shows and movies, including "The Wedding Singer", "Gilmore Girls", "Valley Girl" & "Friends With Benefits".