Cry Baby
Marc Bolan · Other Songs - Marc Bolan
You're a cry baby
In the hall against the wall, you made it all so clear
You're a cry baby
Your love was like a summer in my heart
And then you lied baby
Clouds of doubt messin' up my sky
You're such a cry baby
Ooh, since you let me down, even though I joke around
You know I'm sad baby
I'm a queen without a throne
All alone and almost grown
Don't need no sly baby
Your love was like a summer in my heart
And then you lied baby
Clouds of doubt messin' up my sky
You're such a cry baby
Balled you in the show, you ran and told your mama
You're a cry baby
In the hall against the wall, you made it all so clear
You're such a cry baby
You're such a cry baby, wo-oo
You're such a cry baby, wo-oo
[Repeat till fade...]
Cry Baby
Marc Bolan's "Cry Baby" stands as a poignant example of his early songwriting before the full embrace of glam rock. Recorded during a period of intense experimentation, the track showcases Bolan's ability to blend melancholic themes with a driving rhythmic foundation. As a key member of T. Rex, Bolan helped define the sound of British rock in the early 1970s, moving away from folk influences toward a more electric and theatrical style. This recording captures that transitional energy, highlighting his distinctive vocal delivery and lyrical focus on emotional vulnerability. The song remains a significant song in his extensive catalogue, reflecting the artistic evolution that would soon lead to massive commercial success and a lasting influence on the genre.