Make Them Cry Lyrics by Drake | English Song – DJYoungster

Make Them Cry Lyrics

Make Them Cry Lyrics

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Yeah Ice Yeah I'm an only child, no one could've made another I have to father my mother and treat my son's grandfather like my older brother The skies are grey in Toronto, they not a golden color I'm feeling like BTS 'cause it took the whole career for me to be Seoul discovered I know for sure that my parents, they look at me and see an overcomer I'm looking back at them and these days, I see an older couple I see my only uncle lookin' like that shit that I ain't ownin' up to And if he said the way he really felt, I'd probably see his side because I'm old enough to I'm looking at all my niggas, they say, "Bro, we love you" But all my words really the shit that they be goin' up to Feel like 40 won't even listen to my words when he knows I'm in a load of trouble I'm in the cut just loadin' rebuttals And I got a bunch of hits on my hand, see the swollen knuckles? I try to tell him it's working out for me now, he say, "Then show your muscles Prove to me that you're still as strong when it's only us two They know you thorough with bread, but there's some shit you gotta pony up to" Basically he's sayin' I got growin' up to do, I gotta dig deep I really hate those two words, they never bring peace I'm at the Bulgari in Turkey with my bitch and we ain't come here for no big teeth, nah I came here to turn a new leaf and maybe finally get some sleep But all I can think about is the mountain to climb and the conversations surrounding my music like, "Did twin peak?" What died back in 2024 was a big piece So it's like, this shit is me, but it isn't me Y'all keep on asking me what it did to me, that's what it did to me When I dig deep, they say dig deeper Tell us how it felt to meet the grim reaper This album better have some big features Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but I'm all alone for my mental And I've been tryna end so many people, I almost forgot the intro Been so sure of my words that I haven't used a pencil Been so paranoid that nothing in this world seems coincidental Yeah Our brother sold his chain the other day and said that someone snatched it I'm still processing that shit, it got me so distracted I think he's so desperate and our life is goin' fantastic He don't have the heart to come and tell us he pawned it for cash Even his baby mama been sayin' he been movin' backwards To me, he sold the only thing that has ever mattered I could never forgive such a nefarious action I'm still healin' my own traumas, I've barely adapted This new toxic shit I'm dropping is gon' spin 'til I'm radioactive, yeah I really make the roughest days in life look very relaxing I don't do psychedelics because I'm too scared of unpacking Sometimes I only see myself in my therapist glasses But I'm not taking it serious 'cause she's very attractive I know it's a heavy-ass decision to bury the hatchet It'll take more than six pallbearers to carry that casket I put the "man" in "manipulation" when I pay your rent and that is an obligation to our attachment Then I sprinkle in a little Mercedes and fashion If that's not enough for you, well, baby, go back then You fuckin' dude at the spot that I got for you, Jesus You gave him reason to speak on my name, that's some weak shit They textin' proof to my phone and my heart is in pieces You keepin' your options open, for real, that's some me shit Sis, you gotta be kiddin' like nephews and nieces I keep on rescuin' leeches, I can't believe it, I really can't believe it I can't believe it, yeah Too many wire transfers bound to have a good girl's morals tangled The rent-free penthouse and the Van Cleef floral bangles And plenty more examples that had you goin' Dora the Explorer outside While I turned a blind eye 'cause it's more than painful, yeah I think I also put the "man" in "manifestation" Either I'm too numb to this shit or the city is changin' I bump into people and they act like we literally strangers Random intrusive thought, but what happened to Taz's Angels? So many people that's not around from that generation Niggas wanna talk about a battle, I'm battlin' patience Nigga, I battle frustration I'm 'bout to turn forty, dog, I'm battlin' agin' I'm battlin' the fact that the album ain't even drop and already they asses complainin' Fuck it, I'll battle the label Fuck it, I'll battle the majors, I'll battle the stations 'til my ass is back in rotation Shout out to the real fans that knew what I had in the basement Shout out to the fake fans, I thought we had an arrangement How many times have you tried to tell me I had a replacement? How many times are you 'bout to ask if I had a vacation? How many artists I've had to witness do bad imitations? Niggas want me all bent out of shape, rattled, and shaken My dad got cancer right now, we battlin' stages Trust me when I say there's plenty things that I'd rather be facin' For real And this time, ask me to dig deeper, I'll gladly explain it Yeah Ice

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Make Them Cry Song Meaning

Drake's 'Make Them Cry' is one of those songs where you're left feeling like he just opened his diary and let us peek in. It's not just about the struggle of fame, but about the loneliness it brings. I mean, if you ever felt like shouting into a void where everyone claims to care but never really listens, you know what I mean? Drake says, "Feel like 40 won't even listen to my words when he knows I'm in a load of trouble," and instantly you get that sinking feeling. It's as if being successful puts you in this weird spotlight where your real problems get blurred in the dazzling light of all the stuff people think you have figured out. Another standout moment is when he talks about finding a piece of himself only to realize he's lost another — "What died back in 2024 was a big piece" hits you hard. Like, holy shit, this is the part of the song where you just sit there, numb, thinking about what you've gained and how much it cost you. It's not just about the glitter; it's about everything you had to let go of or couldn't hold on to. That kind of reflection is painful but real. And yet, even amidst all this vulnerability, Drake keeps it classy with that typical Drake swagger. A casual listener might bop to the beat, but there's that raw sense of exhaustion and defiance if you listen closely. The way he balances reflection with a bit of cocky bravado defines his style — he knows he's got growing up to do, "I really hate those two words, they never bring peace," but he never makes it sound like he's defeated. There's an edge to it that makes you think, 'Damn, maybe I could tell my story, too, in a way that's as raw but kind of cool.' And just when you think you've got the vibe, he drops a bit about not even using a pencil because he's so sure of his words. Like, who needs drafts when you know exactly what you want to say, right? But maybe, just maybe, he could pick up a pencil sometimes and discover something entirely different. But that's how he leaves it, and somehow it feels like it's unfinished, like it's meant to feel that way. And you can't stop thinking about it.

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"Make Them Cry" is a popular song sung by Drake.

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May 18, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions about Make Them Cry

Drake lends their voice to this track.
The lyrics were penned by Drake themselves. That kind of ownership over the words tends to make a difference in how the song lands.
The composition credits go to Drake, who put together the entire musical arrangement for this one.
"Make Them Cry" was released as an independent single by Drake, standing strong on its own without being tied to any film or album.
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