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

: The lyrics "so heavy the crown / they carry it tall but it’s weighing me down" illustrate the exhausting burden of trying to appear strong for others.

"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

: Introduces the idea of girls being "pretty and poised," while the narrator feels "rough" and burdened by expectations. CARYS - Princesses Don't Cry - Official Music Video

: 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

According to Genius and Musixmatch , the song follows a standard verse-chorus structure: : The lyrics "so heavy the crown /

The song explores the societal expectation that women should be poised and resilient, even when facing significant emotional pain.

: 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 wrote the song for girls who

: CARYS has stated that the overall message is that bottling up feelings is unhealthy and that we should do the opposite—let it all out.