Carys - Princesses Don't Cry - Official Music Video May 2026

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

: It depicts a girl who is resilient despite facing challenges from boys who try to "tame" or criticize her.

"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 CARYS - Princesses Don't Cry - Official Music Video

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

: 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

: 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.

: 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. : CARYS wrote the song for girls who

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