Do I Have To Cry For You
Nick Carter · Now Or Never
Don't wanna give up on it
Don't wanna fight no more
We'll find a way around it
Where's the love we had
We can make it last
Chorus:
Tell me what I gotta be
Tell me what you want to do
'Cause I can't live my life
The way you want me to
You know I can't go on
Living like we do
Do I have to cry for you
Do I have to cry for you
So tell me what it's for
If there's no winner in it
Nobody's keeping score
Let's start from the beginning
Can we make it last
With the love we had
Chorus:
Tell me what I gotta be
Tell me what you want to do
I can't live my life
The way you want me to
You know you can't go on
Living like we do
Do I have to cry for you
Do I have to cry for you
Do I gotta stand in the cold dark night
'Till the morning light (yeah)
Do I have to say
I won't let you get away
Chorus:
What do I gotta be
Tell me what you want to do
'Cause I can't live my life
The way you want me to
You know I can't go on
Living like we do
Do I have to cry for you
Yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah
Hold on
You know I can't go on
Living like we do
Do I have to cry for you
Do I have to cry for you
About Do I Have To Cry For You
Nick Carter's "Do I Have To Cry For You" serves as a poignant centerpiece on the 2004 pop-rock album *Now Or Never*. Released during the height of his solo career following his time with the Backstreet Boys, the track exemplifies the polished production and emotional vulnerability characteristic of Carter's solo discography. The song blends traditional pop-rock structures with contemporary R&B influences, reflecting the genre-blending approach that defined mid-2000s boy band solo ventures. As part of a collection of tracks exploring personal vulnerability and romantic longing, the recording showcases Carter's vocal range and ability to deliver heartfelt performances that resonated with a wide audience. The song remains a notable song in his solo catalog, capturing a specific era of pop music where male vocalists often balanced commercial appeal with genuine emotional expression.