Grown Men Don't Cry

Tim McGraw

About Grown Men Don't Cry

"Grown Men Don't Cry" is a song written by Tom Douglas and Steve Seskin and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in April 2001 as the first single from McGraw's 2001 album Set This Circus Down. The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.


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I pulled into the shopping center
And saw a little boy wrapped around the legs of his mother
Like ice cream melting, they embraced
Years of bad decisions running down her face
All morning I'd been thinking my life's so hard
And they wore everything they owned, living in a car
I wanted to tell them it would be ok
But I just got in my Suburban, and I, I drove away

I don't know why they say grown men don't cry
I don't know why they say grown men don't cry

Keep having this dream about my old man
I'm ten years old and he's holding my hand
We're talking on the front porch watching the sun go down
But it was just a dream, he was a slave to his job and he couldn't be around
So many things I want to say to him
I just placed a rose on his grave and I talked to the wind

I don't know why they say grown men don't cry
I don't know why they say grown men don't cry

I'm sitting here with my kids and my wife and everything that I hold dear in my life
We say Grace and thank the Lord, got so much to be thankful for
Then its up the stairs and off to bed
And my little girl says "I haven't had my story yet"
Everything weighing on my mind disappears, just like that
When she lifts her head off her pillow and says, "I love you dad"

I don't know why they say grown men don't cry
I don't know why they say grown men don't cry

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Tim McGraw

Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the Soundscan era. He is married to country singer Faith Hill and is the son of former baseball player Tug McGraw. more »

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Written by: Tom Douglas, Steve Seskin

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Grown Men Don't Cry" was released in March 2001 as the first single from Tim McGraw's album "Set This Circus Down."
Chart Success
The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking McGraw's 15th number one single.
Songwriters
The song was written by Tom Douglas and the prolific country songwriter Steve Seskin.
Theme and Lyrics
"Grown Men Don't Cry" speaks to the vulnerability of men, challenging the stereotype that men don't cry or show emotions. It tells the story of a man experiencing and empathizing with the hardships of others.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its deep, emotional lyricism and McGraw's heartfelt performance.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Sherman Halsey, showcases scenes that represent the difficult circumstances described in the song's lyrics.
Awards and Nominations
Although the song didn't win any notable awards, McGraw's album "Set This Circus Down" which includes "Grown Men Don't Cry," was nominated for Album of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.
Impact
The song left a significant impact on listeners, addressing emotional topics often untouched in country music. It set a new dimension for male country artists by encouraging them to express emotional vulnerability.
Live Performances
"Grown Men Don't Cry" has been incorporated into Tim McGraw’s live performances, always evoking strong audience reactions due to its emotional weight.
Association with McGraw's Image
The song has been noted as an example of McGraw's progression as an artist, representing his willingness to deviate from traditional country topics and engage with deeper emotional issues.

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