Cry Tough

Poison

About Cry Tough

"Cry Tough" is the debut single by the American glam metal band Poison. It was featured on the group's first album Look What the Cat Dragged In.


Year:
2006
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Remember the nights we sat
And talked about all our dreams
Well little did we know then
They were more distant than they seemed
Well I, well I knew it
You knew it too
The things we'd go through, well
We knew the things we had to do
To make it, baby

You gotta cry tough
Out on the streets
To make your dreams happen
You gotta cry out
Out to the world
To make them all come true

Life ain't no easy ride
At least that's what I am told
Sometimes the rainbow baby
Is better than the pot of gold
You've got to stick it out
Whether you're wrong or right
And you can't give in without a fight
To make it baby

You gotta cry tough
Out on the streets
To make your dreams happen
You gotta cry out
Out to the world
To make them all come true

You gotta aim high, baby
Whether you lose or win
And when you get to the top
You gotta get off or go right back down again

You gotta cry tough
Out on the streets
To make your dreams happen
You gotta cry out
Out to the world
To make them all come true, well

You gotta cry tough
Out on the streets
To make your dreams happen
You gotta cry out
Out to the world
To make them all come true

You gotta cry tough
Out on the streets
To make your dreams happen
You gotta cry out
Out to the world
To make them all come true

You gotta cry tough
Out on the streets
To make your dreams happen
You gotta cry out
Out to the world
To make them all come true

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Poison

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Written by: BOBBY DALL, BRET MICHAELS, BRUCE ANTHONY JOHANNESSON, RIKKI ROCKET

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Details
"Cry Tough" is included in Poison's debut album "Look What the Cat Dragged In," which was released in 1986.
Chart Performance
Despite not reaching the top spots in the charts, "Cry Tough" gained significant playtime on MTV, which played a key role in enhancing the band's popularity.
First Single
"Cry Tough" is the very first single released by Poison. This makes it a landmark track in their discography.
Music Video
The music video of "Cry Tough" features the band performing the song in a recording studio, adding to the raw, authentic feel to it.
Message
The song speaks to the theme of perseverance through hard times, encouraging listeners to 'cry tough.'
Songwriters
All four members of Poison (Bret Michaels, C.C. DeVille, Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett) are credited as songwriters for "Cry Tough."
Style
The song reflects Poison's glam metal style, which was incredibly popular during the 1980s.
Impact of MTV
"Cry Tough" was one of the first songs that established the band's significant video presence on MTV, paving the way for them to become one of the biggest bands of the late '80s.
Different Versions
"Cry Tough" is available in several versions, including the original album version and a remastered version.
Iconic Entrance
The opening drum fill in "Cry Tough" is recognised as one of Rikki Rocket's iconic moments as Poison's drummer.

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