"Boyz Don't Cry" is a song by American rapper and singer
Rod Wave
Rodarius Marcell Green (born August 27, 1998), known professionally as Rod Wave, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Signed to Alamo Records, Green is known for his strong voice and incorporation of hip hop music, hip hop and Contempor ...
, released on September 13, 2023 as the fourth single from his fifth studio album ''
Nostalgia
Nostalgia is a sentimentality for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. The word ''nostalgia'' is a neoclassical compound derived from Greek language, Greek, consisting of (''nóstos''), a Homeric word me ...
'' (2023). It was produced by BeatsbyTrain, EgonBeUp, AyoKxnzo and JLH.
An acoustic version of the song was also released.
Composition
"Boyz Don't Cry" has been described as a
country
A country is a distinct part of the world, such as a state, nation, or other political entity. When referring to a specific polity, the term "country" may refer to a sovereign state, state with limited recognition, constituent country, ...
song with guitars and
trap drums. It consists of one verse, in which Rod Wave sings about his sadness from a breakup, immoral people on the Internet, his happiness from receiving collect calls from an incarcerated friend, and appreciating what he has gained as a musician. He expresses willingness to trade everything in his life for a peace of mind in the chorus, which ends the song.
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References
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2023 singles
2023 songs
Rod Wave songs
Songs written by Rod Wave
Alamo Records singles
Songs about heartache
American country music songs