Making You Cry

Screeching Weasel · My Brain Hurts [1991]

I'm sick of putting you down

Pushing you around

I'm tired of making you

Feel like you are an eel

I tend to open my yap

And make you feel like crap

And I think you oughtta

Kick me out on my ass

'Cause I'm tired of making you cry

Why do you put up

With my crybaby shit?

I sit there eating your food

I'm in a bad mood

I'm bored or mad

So I verbally harass you

My way of showing my love

I give you a shove

I suck

Making You Cry

Making You Cry stands as a quintessential example of Screeching Weasel's energetic approach to pop-punk during their early 1990s peak. Featured on the 1991 album My Brain Hurts, the track captures the band's signature blend of fast tempos and melodic hooks that defined their influential discography. Ben Foster's songwriting on this recording reflects the band's ability to balance humor with genuine emotional resonance, a hallmark of their extensive body of work. The song remains a staple in their live sets, showcasing the tight instrumentation and vocal delivery that helped cement their status within the genre. This recording highlights the creative output of a pivotal era in punk rock history, demonstrating the band's enduring impact on the style without relying on fleeting trends.