Songfacts®:

• "Cry" is a raw and emotional song that delves into a manipulative relationship as Benson Boone exposes the raw feelings of being drained and controlled by someone close. Anger, frustration, and a yearning for closure simmer throughout the track. It is not specified in the song whether Boone is singing about a lover, friend or work colleague, leaving the type of relationship ambiguous.
• "Cry" is a track on Benson Boone's debut studio album, Fireworks & Rollerblades, which was released on April 5, 2024. In the week after the song's release, it debuted at #60 on the Hot 100. The song marked Boone's fifth appearance on the chart, following,"Ghost Town," "In The Stars," "Beautiful Things" and "Slow It Down."
• Boone co-wrote "Cry" with Jack LaFrantz and producer Malay.
  
  LaFrantz, one half of the pop duo Westward the Tide, is a frequent Boone collaborator, co-writing nine tracks on Fireworks & Rollerblades.
  
  Malay, birth name James Ryan Ho, is a renowned record producer and songwriter. He's famous for his work with Frank Ocean, including the Grammy-winning album Channel Orange. His collaborations extend to John Legend, Lorde, and Lewis Capaldi. In "Cry," Malay's production expertise adds depth and emotional resonance to the song.