Cry

Mariah Carey

About Cry

"Angels Cry" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009). It was written and produced by Carey, Tricky Stewart and James "Big Jim" Wright, with additional songwriting from Crystal Johnson. On the album's track listing, "Angels Cry" is preceded by a one-minute, four second prelude called "Angel (The Prelude)", which consists of Carey performing purely in her whistle register. The prelude then leads into "Angels Cry", a song about trying to fix a broken relationship because true love only happens once. Carey released "Angels Cry" as a remix single featuring Ne-Yo in January 2010 for a proposed Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel remix album called Angels Advocate, which was ultimately shelved. 


Year:
2014
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Cry, cry, (cry), cry, cry
Cry, cry (cry), cry, cry

Maybe I didn’t leave much between us that day
And maybe I shouldn’t have told you I loved you
Played the game, and now I understand
Wish I could have you back
And kiss you soft and feel your hands on me

Til we both break down
Til we both break down
Til we both break down
And cry

Cry, cry, cry, cry
Cry, cry, cry, cry

And maybe I didn’t give you your space back then
And maybe I should have just held out a little bit longer
But I was seduced by you, and I didn't know enough
Truly too enchanted to disregard the words you said to make me yours
I need to hold you until we break

Til we both break down (break down)
Til we both break down
I should have known that you were trying to love me
Oh til we both break down and cry

Oh my love, imprudently I left every cell in me
So naked, somewhere at the core of you
Bless our souls

I just need you til we both (Til we both break down)
I'm just saying
Til we both break down
Might as well tell the truth about the matter (til we both break down)
Guess it's selfish of me to just expect that I'm entitled to have you)
But tonight all I wanna do is just hold you (til we both break down)
We both break down and cry

Cry, cry, cry, cry
Cry, cry, cry, cry

Til we both break down and cry

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and released her self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey. The album went multi-platinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records, including Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993) and Merry Christmas (1994), established her position as Columbia's highest-selling act. Daydream (1995), made music history when the second single, "One Sweet Day" a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record sixteen weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and remains… more »

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Written by: James Quenton Wright, Mariah Carey

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15 facts about this song

Song Identification
"Cry" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, from her fourteenth studio album, "Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse" (2014).
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Mariah Carey, James "Big Jim" Wright, and Teresa LaBarbera Whites.
Song Style
"Cry" follows a subdued style that detours from Carey's previous power-ballad technique. Instead, it displays a more refined, understated performance.
Album Release
"Cry" was the opening track of Carey's 2014 album, "Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse." Although not released as a single, it remains a standout track on the album.
Recording
Mariah Carey recorded "Cry" in Capri, Italy, along with the rest of the album.
Musical Genre
The song is classified under the genres of R&B and soul.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "Cry" for its emotional depth, distinctive melody, and minimal production.
Song Length
The song runs for about 4 minutes and 52 seconds.
Vocal Style
In "Cry," Carey returns to using melisma, a vocal technique she's well known for, which involves bending single syllables and spanning several pitches.
Lyrics and Themes
The lyrics of "Cry" lament over a failed relationship, with Carey expressing sorrow and heartache.
Album Performance
Carey's album, including "Cry", peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 chart.
Inspirational Theme
While the song has a sad tone, it can be interpreted to inspire resilience and strength in the midst of personal trials, as Carey is known for her messages of empowerment.
Emotional Impact
Many fans and critics have reported that "Cry" is one of Mariah Carey's most emotionally moving songs.
Live Performances
Although not a single, Mariah Carey included "Cry" in her setlist for “The Elusive Chanteuse Show” tour in 2014.
Other Collaborations
James "Big Jim" Wright, one of the co-writers of "Cry," has collaborated with Mariah Carey on several other songs throughout her career.

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