"Don't Feel Like Crying" is a song by Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid, recorded for her debut studio album, '' Sucker Punch'' (2019). It was released on 17 January 2019 as the record's fourth single. A

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break-up anthem, its lyrics discuss moving through a breakup positively and postponing heartbreak. The track received positive reviews from music critics for its encouraging message. Sigrid performed "Don't Feel Like Crying" on '' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert''.

Background and composition

Speaking about the song, Sigrid stated "There's a certain grace to heartache. A sort of...epic grace! I like good, heartfelt pop songs." The song was written by Sigrid,

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, the latter of whom also produced the track. "Don't Feel Like Crying" is a

break-up anthem composed of orchestral stabs and slick vocal effects. In his album review of ''Sucker Punch'', Neil Garcia of ''

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'' compared the song to the works of

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. Lyrically, the single discusses moving through a breakup positively and postponing heartbreak. In the pre-chorus, the singer belts "Wallowing in it would be such a waste. That isn't gonna fix it anyway."

Critical reception

Nick Reilly of '' NME'' called the single "one of igrid'smost emotionally resilient tracks yet." Mike Wass of ''

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'' wrote that few songs "tap into the emotional amnesia before the inevitable meltdown as honestly as 'Don't Feel Like Crying.'" '' DIY'' magazine labelled the song "another feel-good offering from the singer."

Live performances

Sigrid performed "Don't Feel Like Crying" on '' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'' on 19 February 2019.

Track listing

Digital download #"Don't Feel Like Crying" – 2:37 MK Remix #"Don't Feel Like Crying" ( MK Remix) – 3:40 #"Don't Feel Like Crying" (MK Extended Remix) – 7:13

Personnel

Adapted from Tidal. * Sigrid – lead artist, songwriter *

– songwriter *

– producer, songwriter, bass guitar, keyboards, drums, programmer * Martin Sjølie – assistant producer *Mattias Bylund – strings *Mattias Johansson – violin *David Bukovinszky – cello *Chris Gehringer – mastering engineer, studio personnel *Serban Ghenea – mixing engineer, studio personnel

Charts

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References

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