Boys Don't Cry – English Lyrics

• By: The Cure

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the iconic world of The Cure with "Boys Don't Cry," a classic that's more than just a catchy tune. This song offers a unique window into nuanced English expressions of emotion and societal pressures, particularly around masculinity. Its simple yet poignant lyrics make it an excellent choice for language learners to grasp conversational English, idiomatic phrases, and explore how language can convey complex feelings, even when unstated. Discover how The Cure masterfully uses direct language and melodic simplicity to tell a profound story.

[English]

(bright rock music)

♪ I would say I'm sorry ♪

♪ If I thought that it would change your mind ♪

♪ But I know that this time ♪

♪ I have said too much, been too unkind ♪

♪ I tried to laugh about it ♪

♪ Cover it all up with lies ♪

♪ I tried to laugh about it ♪

♪ Hiding the tears in my eyes ♪

♪ 'Cause boys don't cry ♪

♪ Boys don't cry ♪

♪ I would break down at your feet ♪

♪ And beg forgiveness, plead with you ♪

♪ But I know that it's too late ♪

♪ And now there's nothing I can do ♪

♪ So I try to laugh about it ♪

♪ Cover it all up with lies ♪

♪ I try to laugh about it ♪

♪ Hiding the tears in my eyes ♪

♪ 'Cause boys don't cry ♪

♪ Boys don't cry ♪

♪ I would tell you that I loved you ♪

♪ If I thought that you would stay ♪

♪ But I know that it's no use ♪

♪ And you've already gone away ♪

♪ Misjudged your limit ♪

♪ I pushed you too far ♪

♪ I took you for granted ♪

♪ I thought that you needed me more, oh no ♪

♪ I would do most anything ♪

♪ To get you back by my side ♪

♪ But I just keep on laughing ♪

♪ And hiding the tears in my eyes ♪

♪ 'Cause boys don't cry ♪

♪ Boys don't cry ♪

♪ Boys don't cry ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to shed tears noun - a loud shout or wail
laugh /læf/ A2	verb - to make sounds and movements of the face that show amusement noun - the sound made when laughing
tear /tɪər/ B1	noun - a drop of clear liquid that comes from the eye verb - to pull something apart or make a hole in it
lie /laɪ/ A2	verb - to say something that is not true noun - a false statement
forgiveness /fɔːrˈɡɪvnəs/ B2	noun - the act of forgiving someone for a mistake or wrongdoing
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers verb - to care about; to be concerned about
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make or become different noun - the act of making something different; coins
sorry /ˈsɒri/ A2	adjective - feeling regret or remorse
unkind /ʌnˈkaɪnd/ B1	adjective - not kind; harsh or cruel
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - to separate into pieces, often by force noun - an interruption or pause
push /pʊʃ/ A2	verb - to exert force on something so that it moves away from you
limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ B1	noun - a point or level beyond which something does not or may not go verb - to set a limit on something
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
stay /steɪ/ A2	verb - to remain in the same place
misjudge /ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/ C1	verb - to form a wrong opinion about someone or something
grant /ɡrɑːnt/ B2	verb - to give or allow something formally
gone /ɡɒn/ A2	adjective - no longer present; having left
far /fɑːr/ A1	adjective - at a great distance adverb - to a great distance
boy /bɔɪ/ A1	noun - a male child or young man