Cry Baby
Melanie Martinez
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
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
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: JEREMY DUSSOLLIET, MELANIE MARTINEZ, TIMOTHY SOMMERS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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 ConceptThe "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 PerformanceDespite 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.
|
CollaborationThe song "Cry Baby" was co-written by Martinez and Kinetics & One Love. They also co-produced the track with Frequency.
|
Music VideoThe 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 ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Many admired its unique conceptual depth and Martinez's vocal performance.
|
Live PerformancesMartinez 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.
|
InfluencesMelanie 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 TimeThe official album version of "Cry Baby" has a duration of 3 minutes and 59 seconds.
|
Streaming PerformanceAccording 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.
|
LyricsThere 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 EngagementThere 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.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Cry Baby Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 31 Oct. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/32083598/Melanie+Martinez/Cry+Baby>.
Discuss the Cry Baby Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In