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Song Cry
August Alsina
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- Album
- This Thing Called Life
- Released
- 2015
- Genres
- R&B
- Length
- 4:30
- Tempo
- 71 BPM
- Label
- Def Jam Recordings
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About this song
August Alsina's song draws on Jay Z's 2003 song of the same name and Lyfe Jennings' 2004 song "Cry", and Lyfe Jennings has long been one of his inspirations. In October 2015 he released a YouTube trailer for the song, subtitled "This Thing Called Life", and on December 11th, 2015 an official music video followed, directed by Payne Lindsey. The track features weeping guitar throughout.
What it's about
The song reflects on pain that fame cannot fix, including the death of his brother. He also says he no longer speaks with his mother and that his family has become divided.
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Fun facts
- Samples “Blackheart by Sterling Simms”.
- Sampled in 1 other song.
- Covered once, including “Song Cry by YEONJUN (연준)”.
- Written by Ralph Jeanty, Sean McMillion and August Alsina.
- Produced by B.A.M..