Boys Don't Cry by THE CURE

Boys Don't Cry by THE CURE was released in the UK in 1979.It deals with the idea that men in general are reluctant to show their feelings.

In this video some men are asked when was the last time they cried. 

You can listen to this BBC Radio4 Soul Music podcast in which some guests talk about their life experiences in relation with the meaning of the song. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09lyhmv

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Poorna Bell saw the song's lyrics echo her husband's struggle with expressing his emotions, and describes the devastating impact which that can have.
Runner Derek Redmond recalls the moment he lost his 'game face' at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, and Sara Pacella and Jeffrey Axt chart the changing fortunes of a giant Boys Don't Cry poster.
Producer Sally Heav

If you happen to be a fan of The Cure, I recommend this book, which is the autobiography of Lol Tolhurst, co-founder of the band.

DISCUSSION:

What does usually make you cry?

When was the last time you cried? What for?

What's the use of crying? Is it worth?

Is sometimes crying an effective way to achieve what you desire?

Are men who cry really despised by society? How is it so?