by Benson Boone
✨ Exploring Emotional Manipulation In a Relationship
The song "Cry" by Benson Boone diverges a little from the traditional love ballads. It's not about a sweet, seamless romance but instead focuses on a relationship that is filled with emotional manipulation and deceit. In no uncertain terms, it speaks to someone who has had enough of bearing the brunt of another person's narcissistic tendencies.
✨ Underlying Issues of Narcissism in Relationships
Through his lyrics, Boone details an emotionally taxing relationship with someone who constantly seeks sympathy for their actions without considering how those actions affect others (especially him). The repeated calls for this individual to 'cry' symbolizes the end of his patience toward appeasing them or shouldering their issues which he feels are self-induced. He voices out frustration against false victimization in relationships.
He also delves into how this individual uses mental health as an excuse rather than confronting their behaviors and taking responsibility, making it clear that such tactics won't work anymore. Hints at narcissism suggest the person’s continued ignorance towards other people's feelings whilst preoccupying themselves with their own dramaised version of events.
A turn point appears when he considers if he might be misunderstanding things – only to push back quickly and remind himself - along with us listeners - why stepping away from this toxic situation is essential.
✨ Lessons on Protecting Mental Health and Establishing Boundaries
- Vulnerability in relationships should be genuine; using emotional fragility as an excuse can lead to harmful patterns.
- Looking after your mental health includes knowing when you’re dealing with drain points like manipulative individuals.
- Sometimes distancing yourself doesn’t mean you don't care – it could simply mean protecting your peace so you can sleep better at night.
- It’s okay not trying always to understand everyone around you especially if they make relating difficult through dishonesty or constant victim playing.
✨ Understanding the Importance of Personal Boundaries
"Cry," takes anyone open-hearted listener on a journey through navigating troublesome relations where one party shies away from accountability under guises we can relate with – mental health, misunderstood behaviors, and more. In a world that often romanticizes pain in love, this is a refreshing angle showing us it's ok to assert personal boundaries towards our emotional peace and wellbeing.