The meaning of "Cry For Me" from The Weeknd | Story of Song Meaning
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Cry For Me

The Weeknd

Album Hurry Up Tomorrow

“Cry For Me” is the second track from rapper The Weeknd‘s sixth album “Hurry Up Tomorrow”, which was released on the 31st January 2025. Released through XO Records (The Weeknd’s own album) and Republic Records, “Cry For Me” is a trap and R&B song.

“Cry For Me” sees The Weeknd wonder whether his ex still cries for him like he does for her, as well as discussing loneliness and isolation. The Weeknd is vulnerable and open about the fact that he may never be over his ex and how he treated her, but she is thriving and happier without him.

*All information accurate at the time of publishing.

Read the lyrics to “Cry For Me” here.

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Release Date

31st January 2025

Songwriter/s

Ahmad Balshe, Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), Curtis Fitzgerald Williams, Leland Wayne, Lynette K. Patterson & MIKE DEAN

Producers/s

The Weeknd, Metro Boomin & MIKE DEAN

Label/s

XO Records & Republic Records

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