Jessie Reyez delivers raw emotion on her track “EVERYBODY CRIES SOMETIMES,” a standout cut from the introspective album A LITTLE VENGEANCE (is more human than no vengeance at all). Known for her unapologetic storytelling, Reyez blends personal confession with universal truth in this powerful anthem.
The song delves into the contradictions of fame, family tension, and the perpetual search for hope amid hardship. Reyez juxtaposes moments of vulnerability—like missing family milestones—with a broader commentary on how everyone, regardless of status, grapples with pain and the quest for meaning.
My sleep is a mess
My favorite ex has me blocked
My brother still got his resentment against my pops
And I miss my niece birthdays more than I missed any shot
Yeah, Hollywood paid me, but that bitch costs me a lot
And I
Heard them say that hope dies last
But I
Hope that my hope’s everlasting
‘Cause everybody
Everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody’s searching for something
Or searching for self
Searching for something that helps
Everybody
Everybody cries sometimes
Everybody cries sometimes
Everybody’s searching for something
Or searching for self
Searching for something that helps
I’ve been blessed in this life in every aspect but love
Since that’s all I’ve wanted, this shit’s like swimming in mud
But I just bite the bullet, and I just bite my tongue
‘Cause I know sympathy for someone at the top never comes
And I
Heard them take that hope dies last
But I
Hope that my hope’s everlasting
‘Cause everybody
Everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody’s searching for something
Or searching for self
Searching for something that helps
Everybody
Everybody cries sometimes
Everybody cries sometimes
Everybody’s searching for something
Or searching for self
Searching for something that helps
Listeners have praised Reyez’s candid lyricism, noting how the track resonates as an anthem for anyone feeling unseen in their struggles. “EVERYBODY CRIES SOMETIMES” cements her reputation as a voice that turns personal pain into collective empowerment.
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