"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.
| "Cry" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Benson Boone | |
| from the album Fireworks & Rollerblades | |
| Released | April 5, 2024 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:06 |
| Label |
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| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Malay |
| Lyric video | |
| "Cry" on YouTube | |
Background
editIn 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
edit"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
editVulture 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
edit| 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
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[17] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[18] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "CRY". Official Charts. April 18, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Mims, Taylor (June 5, 2024). "Benson Boone Signs With WME". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (March 6, 2024). "Benson Boone on How His Soaring Single 'Beautiful Things' Became One of the Year's Biggest Hits: 'I Have Trouble Processing It All'". Variety. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Curto, Justin (May 30, 2024). "Benson Boone Can Be Your Anything". Vulture. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Songfacts". June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Benson Boone Fireworks & Rollerblades". April 4, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Benson Boone Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Benson Boone Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Benson Boone". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 15, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "Benson Boone – Cry". VG-lista. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "Benson Boone – Cry". Singles Top 100. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "Benson Boone – Cry". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "Benson Boone Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Benson Boone – Cry". Music Canada. Retrieved November 15, 2024.