Cry Baby

Melanie Martinez

About Cry Baby

"Cry Baby" is a song by American singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez for her debut studio album of the same name (2015). The song's music video was released on March 14, 2016.


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You seem to replace
Your brain with your heart
You take things so hard
And then you fall apart

You try to explain
But before you can start
Those cry baby tears
Come out of the dark

Someone's turning the handle
To that faucet in your eyes
They're pouring out
Where everyone can see

Your heart's too big for your body
It's why you won't fit inside
They're pouring out
Where everyone can see

They call you cry baby, cry baby
But you don't fucking care
Cry baby, cry baby
So you laugh through your tears

Cry baby, cry baby
'Cause you don't fucking care
Tears fall to the ground
You just let them drop
You just let them drop
Cry baby, cry baby

You're all on your own and
You lost all your friends
You told yourself that
It's not you, it's them

You're one of a kind
And no one understands
But those cry baby tears
Keep coming back again

Someone's turning the handle
To that faucet in your eyes
They're pouring out
Where everyone can see

Your heart's too big for your body
It's where your feelings hide
They're pouring out
Where everyone can see

They call you cry baby, cry baby
But you don't fucking care
Cry baby, cry baby
So you laugh through your tears

Cry baby, cry baby
'Cause you don't fucking care
Tears fall to the ground
You just let them drop

Cry baby, cry baby
You just let them drop
Cry baby, cry baby
You just let them drop

I look at you and I see myself
And I know you better
Than anyone else

And I have the same faucet in my eyes
So your tears are mine

They call me cry baby, cry baby
But I don't fucking care
Cry baby, cry baby
How I laugh through my tears

Cry baby, cry baby
'Cause I don't fucking care
Tears fall to the ground
I just let them drop
Cry baby, cry baby
I just let them drop
Cry baby, cry baby
You just let them drop
They call you cry baby, cry baby
I just let them drop
Cry baby, cry baby
You just let them drop

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Melanie Martinez

Melanie Adele Martinez (born April 28, 1995) is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, she subsequently rose to prominence in 2012 after appearing on the American television vocal talent show The Voice. Rising to fame after releasing hits such as: Dollhouse, Playdate, Crybaby, etc. Her most recent album dates to 2019 with the tittle of K-12, and her next release should be expected in 2022. more »

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Written by: JEREMY DUSSOLLIET, MELANIE MARTINEZ, TIMOTHY SOMMERS

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Song Release
"Cry Baby" is a song by American singer Melanie Martinez, from her debut studio album of the same name. The song was released as a digital download on August 14, 2015, by Atlantic Records.
Album Concept
The "Cry Baby" album tells the story of the character Cry Baby's life. The song "Cry Baby" is the opener and the introduction to the character.
Song Meaning
"Cry Baby" addresses being emotionally vulnerable and not feeling the need to hide one's feelings. It encourages embracing your true emotions.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Cry Baby" charted on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 in the United States, hinting at its popular engagement.
Collaboration
The song "Cry Baby" was co-written by Martinez and Kinetics & One Love. They also co-produced the track with Frequency.
Music Video
The music video for "Cry Baby" was released on March 25, 2016. It shows Martinez as Cry Baby, being born into a dysfunctional family and her journey of not fitting in.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Many admired its unique conceptual depth and Martinez's vocal performance.
Live Performances
Martinez often performs "Cry Baby" during live concerts. It was a staple during her Cry Baby Tour, where she would often open shows with the track.
Influences
Melanie Martinez has cited a variety of influences on her music in general, from hip hop to pop music, all of which can be seen in "Cry Baby". The song blends electronic, pop, and hip hop elements together.
Run Time
The official album version of "Cry Baby" has a duration of 3 minutes and 59 seconds.
Streaming Performance
According to Spotify statistics, the song has been streamed over 190 million times as of January 2022.
Vinyl Release
"Cry Baby" was also released on vinyl as a part of the standard track listing for the album. The vinyl record proves very popular among collectors and fans.
Lyrics
There are discrepancy debates among fans about some lyrics in "Cry Baby". Particularly the line "They call you cry baby, cry baby, but you don't fucking care.” has sparked diverse interpretations.
Fan Engagement
There has been a significant fan engagement around "Cry Baby", with fans covering the song on YouTube and other platforms, as well as creating fan art and interpretations of the song's narrative.

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