Cry

Rihanna · Good Girl Gone Bad [2007]

[verse one]

I'm not the type to get my heart broken

I'm not the type to get upset and cry

'Cause I never leave my heart open

Never hurts me to say goodbye

Relationships don't get deep to me

Never got that whole in love thing

And someone can say they love me truly

But at the time it didn't mean a thing



[bridge]

My mind is gone

I'm spinnin round

And deep inside

My tears I'll drown

I'm losin grip

What's happenin

I strayed from love

This is how I feel



[chorus]

This time was different

Felt like I was just a victim

And it cut me like a knife

When you walked out of my life

Now I'm in this condition

And I've got all the symptoms

Of a girl with a broken heart

But no matter what, you'll never see me cry



[verse two]

Did it happen when we first kissed

'Cause it's hurtin me to let it go

Maybe cause we spent so much time

And I know that its no more

I should have never let you hold me baby

Maybe why I'm sad to see us part

I didn't give it to you on purpose

Can't figure out how you stole my heart



[bridge]

My mind is gone

I'm spinnin round

And deep inside

My tears I'll drown

I'm losin grip

What's happenin

I strayed from love

This is how I feel



[chorus]

This time was different

Felt like I was just a victim (Oooohhh)

And it cut me like a knife

When you walked out of my life (Ohhhhh)

Now I'm in this condition

And I've got all the symptoms (Ooooooh)

Of a girl with a broken heart

But no matter what, you'll never see me cry (Ohoooh)



[verse three]

How did I get here with you I'll never know (never know)

I never meant to let it get so personal

And after all I tried to do

To stay away from lovin' you

I'm broken hearted I can't let you know

And I won't let it show

You won't see me cry (cry, cry, cry)



[chorus]

This time was different

Felt like I was just a victim

And it cut me like a knife

When you walked out of my life

Now I'm in this condition (ooooooh)

And I've got all the symptoms (oooooohhh)

Of a girl with a broken heart (ohhhhh)

But no matter what, you'll never see me cry (oooooh)



This time was different (aaahhh)

Felt like I was just a victim

And it cut me like a knife

When you walked out of my life (You'll never see me cry)

Now I'm in this condition (aaahhh)

And I've got all the symptoms

Of a girl with a broken heart

But no matter what, you'll never see me cry



All my life

Cry - Rihanna

Released in 2007 on the album Good Girl Gone Bad, "Cry" stands as a defining track in Rihanna's evolution from pop princess to a more mature, soulful artist. The song blends R&B sensibilities with electronic production, featuring a haunting vocal performance that anchors its emotional core. It explores themes of heartbreak and vulnerability, marking a significant shift in her musical direction during the late 2000s. The track's success helped solidify her status as a global icon while introducing a deeper, more introspective side to her discography. Its enduring popularity reflects its ability to resonate across generations, serving as a pivotal moment in her career that paved the way for her subsequent work on albums like Unapologetic.