Grown Men Don't Cry
Tim McGraw
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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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Written by: Tom Douglas, Steve Seskin
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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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."
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking McGraw's 15th number one single.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Tom Douglas and the prolific country songwriter Steve Seskin.
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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.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its deep, emotional lyricism and McGraw's heartfelt performance.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Sherman Halsey, showcases scenes that represent the difficult circumstances described in the song's lyrics.
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Awards and NominationsAlthough 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.
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ImpactThe 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.
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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.
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Association with McGraw's ImageThe 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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