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Boys Don't Cry (Anitta song)

"Boys Don't Cry" is a song by Brazilian singer Anitta, recorded for her fifth studio album Versions of Me (2022). The song was released for digital download and streaming as the fifth single from the album on January 27, 2022, by Warner Records. It was also included in the soundtrack of the telenovela Cara e Coragem.

"Boys Don't Cry"
Single by Anitta
from the album Versions of Me
LanguageEnglish
Released27 January 2022 (2022-01-27)
Genre
Length2:15
LabelWarner
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Burns
  • Rami Yacoub
Anitta singles chronology
"No Chão Novinha"
(2021)
"Boys Don't Cry"
(2022)
"Dançarina (Remix)"
(2022)
Music video
"Boys Don't Cry" on YouTube

A live version recorded by Anitta and American singer Miley Cyrus was released on April 29, 2022, and is included in Cyrus's third live album, Attention: Miley Live.[1]

Background and release

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During the release of the single "Faking Love" in October 2021, Anitta confirmed that her next song would be her biggest single among her recent releases. "The big song, the one I truly believe in and have always mentioned in interviews in English, will be released in January. "[2] On January 21, 2022, "Boys Don't Cry" was announced during an interview with Glamour, where the cover art and release date were revealed.[3][4] The song was released for digital download and streaming through Warner Records as the fifth single from Versions of Me on January 27, 2022.[5][6][7] It was sent to mainstream radio in the United States on February 8, 2022.[8]

Music video

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A scene in the music video for "Boys Don't Cry", which references many popular films.

Directed by Anitta herself and Christian Breslauer, the music video premiered in cinemas in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with selected fans attending through a raffle organized by the singer's team. The production features various pop culture cinematic references, including Beetlejuice, Harry Potter, Runaway Bride, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Titanic, Resident Evil, Warm Bodies, The Fifth Element, and SLC Punk!.[9][10][11]

Live performances

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Anitta performed "Boys Don't Cry" for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 31, 2022.[12] On April 15, Anitta performed the song on Good Morning America.[13] On March 26, Anitta was invited by Miley Cyrus to perform the song on stage at Lollapalooza 2022, where she delivered a live rendition of the track.[14]

Tracks

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No.TitleLength
1."Boys Don't Cry"2:15
2."Boys Don't Cry [live] with Miley Cyrus"2:34

Awards

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Year Award ceremony Category Result Ref.
2022 Multishow Brazilian Music Award Clipe TVZ do Ano Won [15][16]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2022) Peak
position
Brazil (Billboard)[17] 17
Brazil (Top 100 Brasil)[18] 33
Brazil (Top 10 Pop Internacional)[19] 1
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[20] 40
United States (Billboard Mainstream Top 40)[21] 33
Global 200 (Billboard)[22] 124
Panama (Monitor Latino Top 20 Anglo)[23] 15
Paraguay (Monitor Latino Top 20 Anglo)[24] 12
Portugal (AFP)[25] 23
Uruguay (Monitor Latino Top 20 Anglo)[26] 13

Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various January 27, 2022
Studio Warner [27]
Italy January 28, 2022 Mainstream radios [28]
United States February 8, 2022 [8]
Various April 29, 2022
  • Digital download
  • streaming
Live Columbia • Smiley Miley [27]

References

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  1. ^ "Miley Cyrus lança versão deluxe do álbum 'Attention' com Anitta na tracklist". Caras. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  2. ^ Costa, Danillo (2021-10-15). "Com novo clipe no ar, Anitta fala sobre carreira internacional e aposta em hit global em janeiro". GQ. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  3. ^ Medeiros, Kavad (2022-01-21). "Anitta anuncia nova música: "Boys Don't Cry", produzida por Max Martin". POPline. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  4. ^ Ferreira, Mauro (2022-01-21). "Anitta anuncia o single 'Boys don't cry', produzido por Max Martin". G1. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  5. ^ Anitta (2022-01-27). "Boys Don't Cry - Single". Apple Music (BRA). Warner Records Inc. Archived from the original on 2022-01-28. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  6. ^ Brêda, Lucas (2022-01-27). "Análise: Anitta faz com 'Boys Don't Cry' sua maior aposta nos americanos". Folha de S.Paulo. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  7. ^ Warner Music Japan (1 February 2022). "「世界で一番セクシーな女性」…アニッタとは?!". Note (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  8. ^ a b "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  9. ^ Alcântara, Isabela (27 January 2022). "Anitta lança clipe de Boys Don't Cry e explica cenas perturbadoras: "são meus ex-namorados"". Glamour. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  10. ^ Coletti, Caio (28 January 2022). "Harry Potter, Titanic, Beetlejuice: As referências do "Boys Don't Cry" de Anitta". Omelete. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  11. ^ Andrade, Júlia (28 January 2022). "Anitta: Todad as referências cinematográficas no clipe de "Boys Don't Cry"". Yahoo!. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  12. ^ Brandle, Lars (1 February 2022). "Anitta Performs 'Boys Don't Cry,' Predicts Super Bowl 2022 Winner on 'Fallon': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  13. ^ Nunes, Caian (15 April 2022). "Anitta impulsiona divulgação de álbum com performance em programa dos EUA". POPline. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  14. ^ "Lollapalooza 2022: 2º dia tem homenagens a Taylor Hawkins, Miley com Anitta e ASAP Rocky confiante". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  15. ^ "Prêmio Multishow divulga lista de indicados; Anitta e Glória Groove lideram". G1. 30 August 2022. Archived from the original on 31 August 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  16. ^ "Prêmio Multishow 2022: veja a lista dos vencedores". Multishow. 18 October 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  17. ^ "Anitta Chart History (Brazil Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  18. ^ "Crowley Charts: Top 100 Brasil (21/02/2022 - 25/02/2022)". Crowley Charts: Top 100 Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  19. ^ "Crowley Charts: Top 10 Pop Internacional". Crowley Charts. 2022-02-21. Archived from the original on 21 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  20. ^ "Anitta Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  21. ^ "Anitta Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  22. ^ "Anitta Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  23. ^ "Panamá Top 20 Anglo". Monitor Latino (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  24. ^ "Paraguay Top 20 Anglo". Monitor Latino (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  25. ^ "portuguesecharts.com - Anitta - Boys Don't Cry". portuguesecharts.com. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  26. ^ "Uruguay Top 20 Anglo". Monitor Latino (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  27. ^ a b Anitta (2022-01-27). "Boys Don't Cry - Single". Apple Music (BRA). Warner Records Inc. Archived from the original on 2022-01-28. Retrieved 2022-01-28.
  28. ^ "ANITTA "Boys Don't Cry" | (Radio Date: 28/01/2022)". radiodate.it (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2022-02-01.