“Don’t Cry, 2020” is the fifth and final single from COIN’s sophomore album, How Will You Know If You Never Try.
According to lead singer Chase Lawrence, the song is about his and his girlfriend’s respective 25th birthday’s. He has also said he considers the track his mantra for getting older.
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[Verse 1]
When I talk about the future
You've got your arms wrapped around my waist
But let's not talk about the future, no
Tonight is just another day
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I can't take you serious, I'm serious
It's your birthday and you're acting all mysterious
You're so concerned about your future, yeah
But tomorrow's just another day
[Chorus]
Don't cry
Don't cry
Alright
Oh, it's all gonna be alright
[Verse 2]
We were summer late-bloomers
Fumbling through our teen age
We used to talk about the future
Remember when we couldn't wait?
[Pre-Chorus 2]
I can't take you serious, I'm serious
It's your party and you're still in bed, you won't get dressed
I-I-I-I can't take you serious, are you serious?
[Chorus]
Don't cry
Don't cry
Alright
Oh, it's all gonna be alright
[Bridge]
Years go by whether you want them to
Years go by whether you want them to
Years go by whether you want them to
Years go by whether you want them to
[Verse 3]
Put on your make-up
I laid out your favorite sweater
It's just a number
Darling, dry your eyes
[Chorus]
Don't cry
Don't cry
Alright
Oh, it's all gonna be alright
Don’t Cry, 2020 was written by Emily Wright & Matthew Thiessen & Tim Pagnotta & Joe Memmel & Chase Lawrence & Zachary Dyke.
Don’t Cry, 2020 was produced by Tim Pagnotta.
COIN released Don’t Cry, 2020 on Fri Apr 14 2017.
Chase Lawrence, the frontman of the band, has said that the song is his favorite song lyrically on the album.
In an interview with Hollywood Life, lead singer Chase Lawrence said:
It’s about this day that my girlfriend turned 25. That day, and the day I turned 25, we had emotional breakdowns. That’s my favorite song on the album. It sounds vague, but to me it describes that day to a T. And 2020 will be the...