Cry

LL Cool J

About Cry

"Cry" is a single by LL Cool J from his twelfth studio album, Exit 13 (2008). The song features guest vocals by R&B singer Lil' Mo and production by Andreas "Raw Uncut" Dombrowski. The song is noted for its sampling of Bunny Sigler's "Half a Man," and Ja Rule's "I Cry," which also happens to feature Lil' Mo. It was digitally released as an individual buzz single in June 17, 2008, and saw a limited international release as a B-side to the accompanying 12" single, "5 Boroughs," in June 24, 2008; alongside a US release in July 8, 2008.  


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2008
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LL and, Lil' Mo
Yeah, yeah, yeah, ohh, oh

When I cry, baby, you cry
When we cry, baby, it's like
You know, ohh, oh, how love goes
Say it again

When I cry, baby, you cry
When we cry, baby, it's like
(Yeah)
You know
(Ohh, oh)
How love goes
(Now give it to 'em)

How ever it go I'm going out for you, girl
If I'm a stick up kid I'm pulling out for you, girl
If I was hustling I'd pump coke for you, girl
If I was a dread then I'd smoke for you, girl

I play captain, rock the boat for you, girl
I play martin and bring hope to you, girl
When I was away look how I wrote to you, girl
Wasn't I polite when I spoke to you, girl

Tricked on you cop that coke for you, girl
I'd do anything but go broke for you, girl
Since I'm a rapper I wrote a song for you, girl
Since I'm a gun clapper I keep it warm for you, girl

Lift some weights and keep it hard for you, girl
Sunday morning pray to God for you, girl
If that don't work catch a charge for you, girl
Or flip some bars become a star for you, girl

When I cry, baby, you cry
(You cry)
When we cry, baby, it's like
You know ohh, oh, how love goes
Come on, say it again

When I cry, baby, you cry
(Baby)
When we cry, baby, it's like
(Yeah)
You know
(Ohh, oh)
How love goes
(Just how love goes)

If I was a pastor I'd preach for you, girl
If I was a hand then I'd reach for you, girl
Grab a broom and sweep the streets for you, girl
Become the President and get in peace for you, girl

I keep having these visions in my mind
No since, no reason, no rhyme
Schizophrenia is hard to define
Life's a mountain for you, I'm ready to climb

Become the sun for you I shine
Much more than all your other guys combined
So you can tell them all to wait in line
'Cause a crime of passions still a crime

Life ain't a movie, girl, you can't rewind
But I play any role just to make you mine
Even in the mirror you're one of a kind
And I don't need nobody else to co-sign

When I cry, baby, you cry
(You cry)
When we cry, baby, it's like
(ooh, oh, oh)
You know
(Ohh, oh)
How love goes, say it again

When I cry, baby, you cry
(Woo, woo, wo, ow)
When we cry, baby, it's like
(Yeah)
You know
(Ohh, oh)
How love goes
(Just how love goes)
Take it to the bridge

There ain't nothing I wouldn't do
I cook and clean when it comes to you
I keep it locked don't ever fear
When it comes to my man I'm a be right here

Keep it hustle when times are tough
Never left me stranded it was all about us
Kept coming home, kept running strong
This love is meant to be life long

Life is good when it's me and you together
And when there's drama then I'm a do whatever
Keep you warm in the stormy cold weather
Leave you broken and lonely, oh, never

Every work that I say is so clever
When you feel it in your heart it gets you much wetter
I am the original go getter
I don't waste time fronting I go get her

Stare at the devil and won't blink for you, girl
Change the way that I think for you, girl
Put it on paper waste the ink for you, girl
Walk through the dessert without a drink for you, girl

Central booking, rock pink for you, girl
Step in quicksand and sink for you, girl
Whatever the obstacle I'm a leap for you, girl
End my life and go to sleep for you, girl

When I cry, baby, you cry
(You cry)
When we cry, baby, it's like
(Yeah)
You know, you know
(Ohh, oh)
How love goes

When I cry, baby, you cry
When we cry, baby, it's like
(Yeah)
You know
(Ohh, oh)
How love goes
(Just how love goes)

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LL Cool J

James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), better known as LL Cool J, for Ladies Love Cool James ), is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor from Bay Shore, New York. He is known for romantic ballads such as "I Need Love", "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover" as well as pioneering hip-hop such as "I Can't Live Without My Radio", "I'm Bad", "The Boomin' System", and "Mama Said Knock You Out". He has released thirteen studio albums and two greatest hits compilations, including 2008's Exit 13, the last for his record deal with Def Jam Recordings, and currently has a new studio album in the works. He has also appeared in numerous films, including Halloween H20: 20 Twenty Years Later, and currently stars as NCIS Special Agent Sam Hanna on the CBS crime drama… more »

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Written by: BUNNY SIGLER, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF, IRV LORENZO, ROBERT MAYS, JEFFREY ATKINS, CYNTHIA LOVING, JAMES TODD SMITH

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13 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Cry" is a song by American rapper LL Cool J, stage name for James Todd Smith. Smith is known for romantic ballads such as "I Need Love", "Around the Way Girl" and "Hey Lover".
Album Detail
The song "Cry" is from LL Cool J’s thirteenth studio album "Exit 13".
Release Information
"Exit 13" and hence the song "Cry", was released on September 9, 2008, by record label Def Jam Recordings.
Artist Collaboration
"Cry" features guest vocals from R&B artist Lil' Mo. Lil' Mo is well-known for her 2001 hit "Superwoman Pt. II".
Chart Performance
While the song itself didn't chart, "Exit 13" debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 44,000 copies in its first week.
Final Album
"Exit 13" was LL Cool J's final album with Def Jam Recordings, a relationship that had spanned over two decades.
Music Style
The song "Cry" showcases both LL Cool J’s rap style and Lil' Mo's strong vocal performances. It is a hybrid of hip hop and contemporary R&B.
Song Themes
Like many of LL Cool J’s songs, "Cry" deals with love and relationships, this time centering on heartbreak and emotional pain.
Artistic Shift
The song represented a slight shift in LL Cool J's style, leaning more into the soulful, emotive side of his musical range, as opposed to his typically smooth, swaggering rap persona.
Live Performances
Although not a chart-topping hit, "Cry" was often featured in LL Cool J's set list during concerts promoting the "Exit 13" album.
Critical Reception
Critics had mixed opinions about "Cry", with some praising its emotional depth while others criticized it as formulaic. Regardless, LL Cool J's lyricism and Lil' Mo's vocal prowess were generally recognized and appreciated.
Evolution of LL Cool J
"Cry" showed mature songwriting on the part of LL Cool J, demonstrating his evolution as an artist who was capable of delivering complex emotional messages through his music.
Cultural Impact
Though not a massive hit, "Cry" was appreciated by fans and is considered as a deep cut, showcasing LL Cool J's artistic diversity.

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