Cry (Benson Boone song)

"Cry"
Song by Benson Boone
from the album Fireworks & Rollerblades
Released	April 4, 2024
Genre	Pop rock alternative rock
Length	3:07
Label	Night Street Warner
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 4, 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.

Composition

"Cry" begins as a ballad then goes into an edgy pop rock song about heartbreak. ^[3] It is raw and emotionally in depth, focusing on experiencing manipulation and gaslighting in a relationship. ^[4]

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. ^[3] The song is considered a fan favorite off the album. ^[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Cry"

Chart (2024–2025)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [6]	52
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100) [7]	14
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [8]	86
Ireland (IRMA) [9]	53
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [10]	6
Norway (VG-lista) [11]	36
Portugal Airplay (AFP) [12]	22
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [13]	78
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [14]	90
UK Singles (OCC) [15]	55
US Billboard Hot 100 [16]	60

Certifications

Certifications for "Cry"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [17]	Gold	35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [18]	Gold	40,000‡
France (SNEP) [19]	Gold	100,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [20]	Silver	200,000‡
United States (RIAA) [21]	Gold	500,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "CRY". Official Charts. April 18, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
2. Mims, Taylor (June 5, 2024). "Benson Boone Signs With WME". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
3. Curto, Justin (May 30, 2024). "Benson Boone Can Be Your Anything". Vulture. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
4. "Songfacts". June 12, 2024.
5. "Benson Boone Fireworks & Rollerblades". April 4, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
6. "Benson Boone Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
7. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 45. týden 2024 in the date selector. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
8. "Benson Boone Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
9. "Irish-charts.com – Discography Benson Boone". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
10. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 15, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
11. "Benson Boone – Cry". VG-lista. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
12. "TOP 100 - Lista". Audiogest. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
13. "Benson Boone – Cry". Singles Top 100. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
14. "Benson Boone – Cry". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
16. "Benson Boone Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
17. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved September 27, 2024.
18. "Canadian single certifications – Benson Boone – Cry". Music Canada . Retrieved November 15, 2024.
19. "French single certifications – Benson Boone – Cry" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique . Retrieved June 3, 2025.
20. "British single certifications – Benson Boone – Cry". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved May 30, 2025.
21. "American single certifications – Benson Boone – Cry". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved December 13, 2024.