Carys - Princesses Don't Cry - Official Music Video -

: 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.

: Introduces the idea of girls being "pretty and poised," while the narrator feels "rough" and burdened by expectations. CARYS - Princesses Don't Cry - Official Music Video

: The lyrics "so heavy the crown / they carry it tall but it’s weighing me down" illustrate the exhausting burden of trying to appear strong for others. : Repeats the titular mantra "princesses don't cry"

: 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 CARYS - Princesses Don't Cry - Official Music Video