I Cry

Flo Rida

About I Cry

"I Cry" is a song by American hip hop artist Flo Rida. The track was first released on September 18, 2012 as the fourth single from his fourth studio album, Wild Ones. The song is based on Bingo Players' "Cry (Just a Little)" which samples "Piano in the Dark" by Brenda Russell. "I Cry" was produced by the French production duo soFLY & Nius and the Futuristics, and it was written by Flo Rida, The Futuristics, Scott Cutler, Jeffrey Hull, Brenda Russell, and soFLY & Nius. "I Cry" received mixed reviews from music critics, who criticized its lyrical content and production, and stated that it would have been better with a collaboration with Sia Furler, who previously collaborated with Flo Rida on the song, "Wild Ones". However, some critics were positive towards its catchiness and club-nature. The song received commercial success upon its release, peaking inside the top ten in many countries including Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States. A music video was released for the single on YouTube. This song is the second track on Now 45. 


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I know 
Caught up in the middle 
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go
Oh no
Gave up on the riddle
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go

Know you wanna get behind the wheel, but only one Rida
Eyes shut, still got me swimming like a diver
Can't let go, I got fans in Okinawa
My heart to Japan, quake losers and survivors
Norway, no, you didn't get my flowers
No way to say it better, but the killer was a coward
Face just showers, the minute in a hour
Heard about the news, whole day went sour
Bitter moments got me feeling like a lemon-head
Put you in the box just as poisonous as cigarettes
There go my regards but regardless I get arrested
Ain't worried about the killers, just the young and restless
Get mad 'cause a quarter million on my necklace
D.U.I., never said I was driving reckless
You and I know that jealously is not impressive
Oh no, I can't stop, I was destined

I know 
Caught up in the middle 
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go
Oh no
Gave up on the riddle
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go
I know 
Caught in the middle 
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go
Oh no
Gave up on the riddle
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go

Champagne buckets still got two tears in it
And I put that on my tattoo of Jimi Hendrix
Get the pressed leather outfit all in it
'Cause the press tell it all, get a meal ticket
Clean next, get a call, just a lil' visit
Sacrifice just to make a hit still vivid
Reality, see when you're blessed just kill critics
Bugatti never meant I'm rich, just God fearing
Look at me steering, got the blogs staring
Gotta good feeling, Mr. Mike Caren
Tell his Billie Jeans, I'm on another planet
Thank E-Class, Big Chuck and Lee Prince Perries
Buy my mama chandeliers, I'm in tears, dammit
Thirty years you'd thought these emotions vanish
Tryna live, tryna figure how my sister vanish
No cheers, I know you wouldn't panic

I know 
Caught up in the middle 
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go
Oh no
Gave up on the riddle
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go
I know 
Caught in the middle 
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go
Oh no
Gave up on the riddle
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go

When I need a healing, I just look up to the ceiling
I see the sun coming down, I know its all better now
When I need a healing, I just look up to the ceiling
I see the sun coming down, I know its all better now
When I need a healing, I just look up to the ceiling
I see the sun coming down, I know its all better now
When I need a healing, I just look up to the ceiling
I see the sun coming down, I know its all better now

I know
I know
I know
I know
I, I, I, I
I think of letting go, go, go

I know 
Caught in the middle 
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go
Oh no
Gave up on the riddle
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go
I know 
Caught in the middle 
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go
Oh no
Gave up on the riddle
I cry, just a little 
When I think of letting go

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Flo Rida

Tramar Dillard (born December 16, 1979), better known by his stage name Flo Rida (pronounced /floʊ ˈraɪdə/), is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Mail on Sunday, in March 2008. His debut single "Low", featuring T-Pain, was a No. 1 hit for ten weeks in United States in early 2009. Two other singles resulted from Mail on Sunday: "Elevator" and "In the Ayer". In 2009, his second album R.O.O.T.S. was released; its most successful single "Right Round" was at the top of the Hot 100 for six weeks. Since then, he has released his third studio album titled Only One Flo (Part 1), and his fourth titled Wild Ones. more »

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Written by: Alex Schwartz, Brenda Gordon Russell, Jeffrey Hull, Joe Khajadourian, Mike Caren, Pierre-Antoine Melkin, Raphael David Judrin, Scott Cutler, Tramar Dillard

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"I Cry" reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of Flo Rida's most successful songs.
Music Video
The music video for "I Cry" was directed by Marc Klasfeld, a well-known director who has also worked with artists like Katy Perry, Jay-Z, and Nirvana.
Song Inspiration
The song heavily samples Bingo Players's track "Cry (Just a Little)" which interpolates Brenda Russell's "Piano in the Dark."
Albums
The song is the fourth single from Flo Rida's fourth studio album, "Wild Ones."
Release Date
"I Cry" was released on September 18, 2012, following the success of "Whistle," another hit track from the same album.
International Success
Not just in the US, but "I Cry" also reached the top 10 in several other countries, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the UK.
Subject Matter
The song talks about Flo Rida's struggle during his early life and a promise to give back to the community once he becomes successful.
Certification
"I Cry" has been certified multi-platinum in countries such as Australia, Sweden, Norway, and the United States.
Purposeful Writing
"I Cry" was crafted to be an uplifting, anthemic club-banger that would make listeners sing along and feel hopeful.
Working Method
For creating "I Cry", Flo Rida collaborated with well-known songwriters and producers including Tramar Dillard, Pierre-Antoine Melki, Raphael Judrin, Yoan Chirescu, Michael Caren, and The Futuristics.
Duration
The song runs for a duration of 3 minutes and 44 seconds.

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