LEARN LYRICS

SONG MEANING

Boys Don’t Cry retrata a una mujer segura de sí misma que se divierte desenmascarando la fragilidad masculina. Anitta cuenta cómo un chico que presume de duro termina revelando sus emociones cuando ella se niega a dejarse controlar. La cantante convierte la clásica frase “los chicos no lloran” en una pregunta llena de ironía y empoderamiento, recordándonos que la vulnerabilidad no es exclusiva de un género y que el verdadero poder está en mantener la independencia.

Bajo un ritmo pop-rock pegadizo, la letra muestra llamadas nocturnas, excusas con alcohol y promesas vacías. Ella responde con actitud: disfruta la atención, pero marca los límites. El resultado es un himno que celebra a quienes se plantan frente a las expectativas sociales, se ponen primero y dejan claro que ya no necesitan la aprobación de nadie. ¡Una invitación a bailar mientras desterramos estereotipos y reivindicamos el derecho a sentir de todos!

ARTIST BIO

Larissa de Macedo Machado, known professionally as Anitta, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress born in Rio de Janeiro in 1993. Rising from humble beginnings, she gained national fame with her 2012 debut single "Meiga e Abusada" and quickly became known for blending genres such as pop, Brazilian funk, and reggaeton.

Anitta's energetic performances and versatile style earned her the title Queen of Brazilian Pop and numerous awards, including Latin American Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, she successfully crossed over to international markets with hits like "Envolver," which topped global charts and earned her Guinness World Records. Besides music, Anitta is recognized for her advocacy in social causes including LGBTQ rights, environmental protection, and women’s empowerment.

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