Boys Don't Cry

The Cure

About Boys Don't Cry

"Boys Don't Cry" is a song by English rock band The Cure. It was released in the UK as a stand-alone single in June 1979, and was included as the title track on Boys Don't Cry, the American equivalent to Three Imaginary Boys.


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1980
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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 try to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
I try and laugh about it
Hiding the tears in my eyes
Because 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
Because 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
That you've already
Gone away

Misjudged your limit
Pushed you too far
Took you for granted
I thought that you needed me 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
Because boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry

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The Cure

The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member. The Cure first began releasing music in the late 1970s with its debut album Three Imaginary Boys (1979); this, along with several early singles, placed the band as part of the post-punk and New Wave movements that had sprung up in the wake of the punk rock revolution in the United Kingdom. During the early 1980s, the band's increasingly dark and tormented music helped form the gothic rock genre. more »

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Written by: Laurence Andrew Tolhurst, Michael Stephen Dempsey, Robert James Smith

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Song's Notability
"Boys Don't Cry" is one of the most popular and recognizable songs from The Cure, an English rock band that originated in the late 70s.
Release Date
The song was originally released as a standalone single in the UK in June 1979, following the release of the band’s debut album "Three Imaginary Boys."
Album Inclusion
The track was later included in the American release of The Cure’s debut album, titled "Boys Don’t Cry."
Song Theme
The song’s lyrics speak of a man who is attempting to hide his emotional depth and his sorrow from a failed relationship behind a facade of masculinity.
Song Title
The song's title, "Boys Don't Cry," comes from a commonly perpetuated stereotype about male stoicism.
Music Versions
The song has had several versions throughout the years. One of the most well-known is the new voice/new mix, which The Cure recorded in 1986 for their compilation album "Standing on a Beach."
Chart Success
Despite its popularity, "Boys Don’t Cry" didn’t chart in the UK when it was first released.
Cultural Impact
It has since become one of the band’s signature songs and has been covered by many artists. It became a cultural reference point for its stance on masculinity.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Tim Pope, who has worked extensively with The Cure throughout their career.
Song's Influence
"Boys Don't Cry" is widely considered to be a genre-defining song of the post-punk and new wave period.
Recognition
In 2019, for the song's 40th anniversary, it was recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of The Cure's standout songs.
Live Performances
The song remains a staple in The Cure’s live performances to this day and is an important part of their discography.

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