Cry (Benson Boone song)

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"Cry"
Song by Benson Boone
from the album Fireworks & Rollerblades
ReleasedApril 5, 2024
Genre
Length3:06
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Benson Boone
  • Jack LaFrantz
  • Malay
Producer(s) Malay
Lyric video
"Cry" on YouTube

"Cry" is a song by American singer and songwriter Benson Boone. It was released through Night Street and Warner Records on April 5, 2024, from his debut studio album Fireworks & Rollerblades (2024). The song was written by Boone, Jack LaFrantz and Malay, the latter who also produced the song. The song charted worldwide after the album's release peaking at number 60 in the US and number 55 in the UK. [1] [2] It has been cited as a fan-favorite off the album.

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Background

In January 2024 Boone released the song "Beautiful Things", the song was a commercial success going number one in several countries. Boone's debut album was then announced months later. [3]

Composition

"Cry" begins as a ballad then goes into an edgy pop rock song about heartbreak. [4] It is raw and emotionally in depth, focusing on experiencing manipulation and gaslighting in a relationship. [5]

Reception

Vulture referred to Boone's vocals in the song as a "hair-metal-esque falsetto" and highlighted the song as a standout on the album. [4] The song is considered a fan favorite off the album. [6]

Charts

Chart performance for "Cry"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [7] 52
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100) [8] 14
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [9] 86
Ireland (IRMA) [10] 53
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [11] 6
Norway (VG-lista) [12] 36
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [13] 78
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [14] 90
UK Singles (OCC) [15] 55
US Billboard Hot 100 [16] 60

Certifications

Certifications for "Cry"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [17] Gold35,000
Canada (Music Canada) [18] Gold40,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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