Cry
Mariah Carey
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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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Written by: James Quenton Wright, Mariah Carey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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).
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Mariah Carey, James "Big Jim" Wright, and Teresa LaBarbera Whites.
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Song Style"Cry" follows a subdued style that detours from Carey's previous power-ballad technique. Instead, it displays a more refined, understated performance.
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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.
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RecordingMariah Carey recorded "Cry" in Capri, Italy, along with the rest of the album.
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Musical GenreThe song is classified under the genres of R&B and soul.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Cry" for its emotional depth, distinctive melody, and minimal production.
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Song LengthThe song runs for about 4 minutes and 52 seconds.
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Vocal StyleIn "Cry," Carey returns to using melisma, a vocal technique she's well known for, which involves bending single syllables and spanning several pitches.
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Lyrics and ThemesThe lyrics of "Cry" lament over a failed relationship, with Carey expressing sorrow and heartache.
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Album PerformanceCarey's album, including "Cry", peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Inspirational ThemeWhile 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.
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Emotional ImpactMany fans and critics have reported that "Cry" is one of Mariah Carey's most emotionally moving songs.
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Live PerformancesAlthough not a single, Mariah Carey included "Cry" in her setlist for “The Elusive Chanteuse Show” tour in 2014.
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Other CollaborationsJames "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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