Lyrics: Erland Wanberg/Dawson Fuss
Music: Erland Wanberg/Dawson Fuss
When I was 5 years old, he told me
You shouldn't wear that shirt to school
Cuz pink is for the ladies only
other boys would point and laugh
When I was 12, I dreamt to be a dancer
Instead, I rode the bench on the football team
My father said, "your time will come
Just wait it out, they'll play you, son"
And I started to cry
And He said to me, you should know something
In this world we live in
Real boys don't cry
And if you feel pain inside
You should grin and bear it
Just don't ever wear it on your sleeve
So dry your eyes
Cuz real boys don't cry
I looked him in the eyes and said I'm breaking
I turned the music on and let it take me
I closed my eyes and twirled around
He didn't move or make a sound
And tears rolled down his face
And I had to say, did you forget something?
In this world we live in
Real boys don't cry
And if you feel pain inside
You should grin and bear it
Just don't ever wear it on your sleeve
So dry your eyes
Cuz real boys don't cry
I can find the words
Even if it hurts
Courage doesn't hide behind the shield of lies
What you gave to me
What a man should be
I want you to love me
Real boys don't cry
And if you feel pain inside
Know that real boys don't cry
Don't let them steal all your pride
Don't have to grin and bear it
You can learn to wear it on your sleeve
And realize that
Real boys can cry