girls like me don’t cry – English Lyrics

• By: thuy

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the story behind Thuy's empowering R&B hit, "girls like me don't cry," a viral sensation that encourages vulnerability and self-acceptance. Explore how this song broke stereotypes and learn about the artist's journey of embracing emotions and inspiring others to do the same.

[English]

(gentle music)

♪ Tell me that you keep me safe and never let this fade away ♪

♪ I'm hiding out so they don't see this part of me ♪

♪ Girls like me don't cry ♪

♪ Girls like me pretend we don't cry ♪

♪ Girls like me don't cry ♪

♪ Girls like me pretend we don't cry ♪

♪ Tell me that you keep me safe and never let this fade away ♪

♪ Girls like me don't cry ♪

♪ Girls like me pretend that we don't cry ♪

♪ Lost in the city both eyes wide ♪

♪ Ran right through all my options ♪

♪ Can't seem to keep my eyes both dry ♪

♪ Got tissues in my pocket ♪

♪ I'm sensitive ♪

♪ Probably wanna duck when I throw a fit ♪

♪ Been through some shit ♪

♪ Wear my heart on my sleeve so it's hard to miss ♪

♪ Tell me that you keep me safe and never let this fade away ♪

♪ I'm hiding out so they don't see this part of me ♪

♪ Girls like me don't cry ♪

♪ Girls like me pretend we don't cry ♪

♪ Girls like me don't cry ♪

♪ Girls like me pretend we don't cry ♪

♪ Tell me that you keep me safe and never let this fade away ♪

♪ Girls like me don't cry ♪

♪ Girls like me pretend that we don't cry ♪

♪ They say girl don't cry ♪

♪ Try to keep my head up high ♪

♪ Smile like it's alright ♪

♪ But all I want to do is hide ♪

♪ Gotta let it go ♪

♪ Don't wanna keep this all inside ♪

♪ Girls like me don't cry ♪

♪ Girls like me pretend we don't cry ♪

♪ Girls like me don't cry ♪

♪ Girls like me pretend we don't cry ♪

♪ Tell me that you keep me safe and never let this fade away ♪

♪ Girls like me don't cry ♪

♪ Girls like me pretend that we don't cry ♪

(gentle upbeat music)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears noun - a short, sharp sound made by an animal or a baby; an outburst of tears
girls /ɡɜːlz/ A1	noun - female children or young women
hide /haɪd/ A1	verb - to conceal; to keep out of sight
keep /kiːp/ A1	verb - to retain; to continue to have
safe /seɪf/ A1	adjective - free from danger or risk; secure
pretend /prɪˈtɛnd/ B1	verb - to act as if something is true when it is not
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs of sight
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; also the centre of emotions
sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ B2	adjective - easily affected by external influences; emotionally responsive
dry /draɪ/ A1	adjective - free from moisture
wide /waɪd/ A2	adjective - broad; having great extent from side to side
fit /fɪt/ B1	verb - to be suitable or appropriate noun - a sudden outburst of emotion or activity; also a session of physical exercise
shit /ʃɪt/ B1	noun - feces; vulgar term for something bad or worthless
lost /lɒst/ A2	adjective - unable to find one's way; not knowing where one is
options /ˈɒpʃənz/ B1	noun - choices or alternatives that are available
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to make a facial expression indicating pleasure or friendliness
high /haɪ/ A2	adjective - elevated; at a great height
hard /hɑːrd/ A1	adjective - difficult; requiring great effort