Carys - Princesses Don't Cry - Official Music Video ✔ (Limited)

: CARYS wrote the song for girls who walk away from unhealthy relationships, noting that while it may seem "cold," it is an act of avoiding self-abandonment. Lyrical Breakdown

: Repeats the titular mantra "princesses don't cry" as a defiant statement of resilience, even if it is a facade she is trying to break. CARYS - Princesses Don't Cry - Official Music Video

: Introduces the idea of girls being "pretty and poised," while the narrator feels "rough" and burdened by expectations. : CARYS wrote the song for girls who

: CARYS has stated that the overall message is that bottling up feelings is unhealthy and that we should do the opposite—let it all out. : CARYS has stated that the overall message

: Features the lines "Keep it in a jar, and we'll leave it for the next one," suggesting a cycle of compartmentalizing trauma. Cultural Impact CARYS Drops 'Princesses Don't Cry' Music Video - PopCrush

: It depicts a girl who is resilient despite facing challenges from boys who try to "tame" or criticize her.

The song explores the societal expectation that women should be poised and resilient, even when facing significant emotional pain.