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

: Introduces the idea of girls being "pretty and poised," while the narrator feels "rough" and burdened by expectations.

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

: Features the lines "Keep it in a jar, and we'll leave it for the next one," suggesting a cycle of compartmentalizing trauma. Cultural Impact CARYS Drops 'Princesses Don't Cry' Music Video - PopCrush : Introduces the idea of girls being "pretty

: 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 Cultural Impact CARYS Drops 'Princesses Don't Cry' Music

According to Genius and Musixmatch , the song follows a standard verse-chorus structure:

"Princesses Don't Cry" by CARYS (the stage name for Canadian artist Aviva Mongillo) is a dark-pop anthem centered on the and the pressure to maintain a "perfect" facade. Core Meaning and Themes