Cryin' Like A Bitch!! – English Lyrics

• By: Godsmack

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Godsmack's powerful hard rock anthem, "Cryin' Like A Bitch!!" While the lyrics are aggressively English, the raw intensity and clear pronunciation of the band make it an excellent track for fans learning the language to appreciate the direct, confrontational style common in certain rock genres. Its story of calling out arrogance gives listeners insight into rock music's capacity for sharp commentary.

[English]

Strut on by like a king

Tellin' everybody they know nothing

And long lived what you thought you were

Time ain't on your side anymore, anymore

And so you tell me I

Can't take my chances

But I've told you one too many times

And you were cryin' like a bitch

I'm tougher than nails, I can promise you that

Step outta line and you get bitch-slapped back

And you can run

Your little mouth all day

But the hand of God just smacked you back into yesterday

And so you tell me I

Can't take my chances

But I've told you one too many times

And you were cryin' like a bitch

And you wonder why

No one can stand you

And there's no denyin' you were cryin' like a bitch

You were cryin' like a bitch

Blinded by your sacred faded past times

Only time is your enemy

Granted a second chance

To prove that your arrogance is stronger than you'll ever be

Is stronger than you can be

Oh, stronger than you can be

Oh, stronger than you can

Be

And so you tell me I

Can't take my chances

But I've told you one too many times

And you were cryin' like a bitch

And you wonder why

No one can stand you

And there's no denyin' you were cryin' like a bitch

You were cryin' like a bitch

You were cryin' like a bitch

You were cryin' like a bitch

Oh, bitch

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
strut /strʌt/ B2	verb - to walk with a proud, stiff, and confident gait
king /kɪŋ/ A1	noun - a male monarch; the ruler of a kingdom
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears, typically as an expression of emotion
bitch /bɪtʃ/ B2	noun - a woman who is perceived as being overly aggressive, spiteful, or unpleasant; also used as a vulgar insult
tougher /ˈtʌfər/ B2	adjective - more strong, resilient, or difficult to break
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ B1	verb - to assure someone that one will definitely do something noun - a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen
step /stɛp/ A1	verb - to move forward by lifting and setting down one foot after the other noun - a single movement of the foot in walking or dancing
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move swiftly on foot
mouth /maʊθ/ A1	noun - the opening in the face used for eating, speaking, and breathing
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a human arm that includes the palm and fingers
smack /smæk/ B1	verb - to strike quickly and sharply, often with an open hand
blind /blaɪnd/ B1	adjective - unable to see; lacking sight verb - to cause someone to lose the ability to see, typically temporarily
sacred /ˈseɪkrɪd/ C1	adjective - connected with religion or regarded with reverence and respect
faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ B2	adjective - having lost brightness, color, or vividness; dulled
enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ A2	noun - a person or group that opposes or is hostile to someone
arrogance /ˈærəɡəns/ C1	noun - an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner
stronger /ˈstrɒŋɡər/ B2	adjective - more powerful or having greater physical or mental strength
chance /tʃæns/ A2	noun - an opportunity or possibility of something happening
deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ B1	verb - to state that something is not true or refuse to admit
prove /pruːv/ B2	verb - to demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument

Key Grammar Structures

• Strut on by like a king

  ➔ Phrasal verb (strut on by)

  ➔ The phrasal verb 'strut on by' means to walk in a proud or arrogant manner, ignoring others.

• Time ain't on your side anymore, anymore

  ➔ Double negative (ain't) and repetition (anymore, anymore)

  ➔ The double negative 'ain't' is informal and emphasizes the negation. The repetition of 'anymore' reinforces the idea that time is no longer favorable.

• I'm tougher than nails, I can promise you that

  ➔ Comparative adjective (tougher than)

  ➔ The comparative adjective 'tougher than' is used to compare the speaker's toughness to that of nails, indicating extreme resilience.

• But the hand of God just smacked you back into yesterday

  ➔ Metaphorical expression (hand of God)

  ➔ The phrase 'hand of God' is a metaphorical expression used to describe a powerful or divine force that punishes or corrects someone.

• Granted a second chance

  ➔ Past participle used as adjective (granted)

  ➔ The past participle 'granted' is used as an adjective to describe the noun 'chance', indicating that the chance has been given.

• Is stronger than you can be

  ➔ Comparative structure (stronger than)

  ➔ The comparative structure 'stronger than' is used to compare the strength of arrogance to the speaker's ability, emphasizing the dominance of arrogance.