Cry

The Used

About Cry

"Cry" is a song by American rock band The Used, and was released as the first single for their sixth studio album Imaginary Enemy. It was released to radio and music video in January 2014.


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2014
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You'll never know what it feels like til you're there.
When love changes, faces appear from nowhere.
When beautiful, lovely is ugly alone.
You need me back bad, just can't be on your own.

Love is not a battle, it's a ticking time bomb.
Love is not a battle, it's a ticking time bomb.

I'm gonna let you bleed for a little bit.
I'm gonna make you beg just for making me cry.
I'm gonna make you wish you never said goodbye.

Now your life is broken, revolves around love.
No love of yourself but the love you have lost.
We said desperation is lonely despair.
You don't love yourself, you've got no love to share.

Love is not a battle, it's a ticking time bomb.
Love is not a battle, it's a ticking time bomb.

I'm gonna let you bleed for a little bit.
I'm gonna make you beg just for making me cry.
I'm gonna make you wish you never said goodbye.
I'm gonna let you bleed for a little bit.
I'm gonna make you beg just for making me cry.
I'm gonna make you wish you never said goodbye.

If you're gonna get me back you're gonna have to ask nicer than that.
If you're gonna get me back you're gonna have to ask nicer than that.
Nicer than that!
Nicer than that!
Nicer than that!
Nicer than that!

I'm gonna let you bleed for a little bit.
I'm gonna make you beg just for making me cry.
I'm gonna make you wish you never said goodbye.

Never say goodbye!

If you're gonna get me back you're gonna have to ask nicer than that!

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The Used

The Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah. Formed in 2001, the group signed to Reprise Records the same year and rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their self-titled debut album. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third album, Lies for the Liars, in May 2007. Shallow Believer, an EP that featured most of the band's B-sides, was released in February 2008. They spent 2008 working on their fourth studio album, Artwork, which was released on August 31, 2009. A fifth album, titled Vulnerable, was released in March 2012 through the independent label Hopeless Records. Albums by the used have achieved gold and platinum statuses in more than six countries worldwide. By 2008[update], they had sold ove… more »

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Written by: DANIEL WHITESIDES, JEPH HOWARD, JOHN FELDMANN, QUINN ALLMAN, ROBERT MCCRACKEN

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Release Details
"Cry" is a song by the American rock band The Used. It was released as the lead single from the band's sixth studio album named "Imaginary Enemy" on January 27, 2014.
Genre
This song falls into the genre of alternative rock or post-hardcore.
Artistic Direction
The music video for "Cry" was released on February 26, 2014. It was directed by Gus Black, who has also worked with popular bands like Deftones and Blink-182.
Song Meaning
The song is about expressing emotions and the band's willingness to fight against the social and political issues that frustrate them.
Exciting Achievement
As of today, the song has over 2.4 million views on YouTube, showcasing its popularity among fans.
Critics' Reviews
Critics described “Cry” as a return to the mould of the Used's earlier music, focusing on brawny, cathartic rock.
Band Members
The Used consists of Bert McCracken (lead vocals, keyboard, piano, melodica), Jeph Howard (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Dan Whitesides (drums, percussion, backing vocals). All of whom performed in "Cry".
New Collaboration
This was the first album that the Used worked on with producer John Feldmann since 2007's "Lies for the Liars."
Album Success
The complete album, "Imaginary Enemy," debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the overall success of the tracks including "Cry".
Lyrics
One notable line from the song is "So let me see if I get this straight, believe you're born to die". This shows the song's questioning approach to existential aspects.
Live Performances
The Used have included "Cry" in numerous concerts and live performances, indicating that the piece resonates well with their fans at live shows.
Streaming Platform Success
On Spotify, "Cry" has over a million streams, proving its popular demand on prominent music streaming platforms.

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