Don't Cry

XXXTENTACION, Lil Wayne

About Don't Cry

"Don't Cry is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne featuring fellow American rapper XXXTentacion. "Don't Cry" was released as the second track on Lil Wayne's twelfth album Tha Carter V. The song uses vocals recorded by XXXTentacion prior to his death on June 18, 2018. It debuted and peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it became the second-highest charting song from the album and in XXXTentacion's discography.


Year:
2018
4:09
1,714 
#23

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Yeah, C5

Don't cry, don’t go
Won't lie, I fuckin' love you, whoa

Why y'all staring into the clouds
Am I rising or they comin' down?
I see death around the corner
And the U-turn sign's lookin' like a smile
What do I do now? Who gon' find me, how?
Nowhere to turn but around and round
Just another nigga who done lost his head
No, a fucking king that forgot his crown
I am not number one, it's true
I'm number 9-27-82
Color blind, even if I may be blue
A lot on my plate, ain't my favorite food
But I’m hungry, so hungry
Need my family tree next to a money tree
With a bunch of leaves in the Garden of Eden
With a bunch of Eves, no fruit punch for me
I sip from the fountain of youth
So if I die young, blame the juice
Bury me in New Orleans
Tombstone reads "Don’t cry, stay tuned"
Bring me back to life
Got to lose a life just to have a life
But if heaven's as good as advertised
I want a triple extension on my motherfuckin’ afterlife
Rest in paradise

Don’t cry (don't cry, don't cry), don't go (why, oh why?)
Won’t lie, I fuckin' love you
Don't cry (don't cry, don't cry, don't cry)
Don't go (why, oh why, oh why, oh why?)
Won't lie (don't cry, don't cry)
I fuckin' love you (don't cry, don't cry)

Talent is god-given, be grateful
Fame is not a given, be humble and
Conceit is self-driven, drive carefully
Stay in your own lane, seat buckled
And sometimes when there is no music
We toot our own horns, rum-bum-bum-bum
That woman carried the future
And Tunechi was born like "dun-dun-dun-dun"
Don't call it a comeback
It was dark, now the sun back
Hit me hard, but I punched back
The wheels fell off, I rode the hubcap
It's suicide or it's do or die
It's newer days and it's bluer skies
I told myself "It's just you and I"
Then the breeze came and it blew my mind
Lord knows who I'm there for
I'll give my last breath of air for
Mama tell me to be careful
Voice in my head give me an earful
But I got mind control over my control
I lost control but knew I'd find control
I let God control what I cannot control
Can't control the tears, let them drop and roll

Don't cry (don't cry, don't cry)
Don't go (why, oh why, oh why?)
Won't lie (don't cry), I fuckin' love you
(Triple extension on my motherfuckin' afterlife, rest in paradise)
Don't cry (don't cry, don't cry)
Don't go (why, oh why, oh why?)
Won't lie, I fuckin' love you (don't cry)

Don't cry, stay tuned
And triple extension on my motherfuckin' afterlife
Rest in paradise

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Lil Wayne

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne ( /ˌlɪl ˈweɪn/), is an American rapper. In 1991, at the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1996, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Young Turk. Hot Boys debuted with Get It How U Live! that year. Lil Wayne gained most of his success with the group's major selling album Guerrilla Warfare, released in 1999. Also in 1999, Lil Wayne released his Platinum debut album Tha Block Is Hot, selling over one million copies in the U.S. more »

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Written by: Ben Diehl, Dwayne Carter, Gamal Lewis, Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Don't Cry" by Lil Wayne was released on September 28, 2018. It is a part of his long-awaited and much-delayed album "Tha Carter V."
Featured Artist
"Don't Cry" famously features vocals from the late rapper XXXTentacion. At the time of the song's release, XXXTentacion had been deceased for a few months, making his appearance posthumous.
Music Genre
The song is typically categorized under the music genres of Hip Hop and Rap.
Album Performance
The song is part of "Tha Carter V" album, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with the second-largest streaming week for an album.
Music Video
The music video for "Don't Cry" was released on January 23, 2019. It starts with a dedication to XXXTentacion and features Lil Wayne in various desert settings.
Song Theme
In "Don't Cry," Lil Wayne raps about his journey, his struggles, and fears in the music industry. XXXTentacion's hook adds an emotional layer, as it touches on themes of mortality and legacy.
Chart Performance
The song debuted and peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming XXXTentacion’s second top 10 entrance and Wayne’s 24th.
Critical Reception
Critics have generally given mixed reviews for "Don't Cry." While some praised the emotional depth and performances of both artists, others criticized the posthumous feature and felt it was exploitative.
Lil Wayne's Creative Process
Lil Wayne disclosed in an interview that he recorded the song without knowing that XXXTentacion was featured on it. He learned about the feature only after the song was completed.
Fans' Reaction
"Don't Cry" touched many fans, especially due to XXXTentacion's untimely death. Its mournful tone and potent lyrics have resonated with many listeners, making it one of the standout tracks on the album.

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