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Make Me (Cry)

"Make Me (Cry)" is the debut single recorded by American Actor and singer Noah Cyrus. It features vocals from English producer, singer and songwriter Labrinth, and it was released on November 15, 2016. The song was written by Cyrus and Labrinth, with the production handled by the latter.[2]

"Make Me (Cry)"
Single by Noah Cyrus featuring Labrinth
ReleasedNovember 15, 2016 (2016-11-15)
RecordedSeptember 2016
Genre
Length4:02
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Labrinth
Noah Cyrus singles chronology
"Ponyo On the Cliff By the Sea"
(2010) 		"Make Me (Cry)"
(2016) 		"Chasing Colors"
(2017)
Labrinth singles chronology
"Higher"
(2015) 		"Make Me (Cry)"
(2016) 		"To Be Human"
(2017)
Music video
"Make Me (Cry)" on YouTube

Background

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In an interview with V, Cyrus said about the song: "It was really conversational. Lab[rinth] had a chorus, and then we started just going back and forth writing lyrics together. It turned into being about a toxic love and that's when I was like, 'Lab, there's no way I'm doing this without you.' It was so organic, and I think that shows in the video because it's very real. I think it's cool because they're asleep the whole time and you're trying to get into this person and they're just not listening to you. The video really explains the song."[2]

Critical reception

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[3] Teen Vogue's De Elizabeth dubbed it a "gut-wrenching power-ballad that will resonate with anyone who has suffered a broken heart" and went on to say that "the song seems to reinforce the idea that sometimes you can be lonely even when you're in a relationship, and that being with someone can sometimes create more pain than being alone."[4] Deepa Lakshmin of MTV claimed Noah's vocals "sound awfully similar to Miley's circa 2008. [Make Me (Cry)] is a song about love that's anything but easy," as well as calling it an "emotional duet" and "the perfect breakup song."[5] E! Online's Kendall Fisher said the song is "way more different than most artist's first, pop inspired hit—including Miley's—as it follows a slower beat with a theme relating to toxic love and heartbreak."[6] Ian David Monroe of V stated "while Cyrus may be young, the track itself feels anything but, with emotionally mature lyrics and an entirely adult sound. It is an impressive start for an artist with plenty of potentials, and lays the groundwork for a career to launch in any direction she chooses. With powerhouse vocals and a strong vision (attributes that seem to run in the family), Noah Cyrus may just have the music world at her fingertips."[2]

Music video

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A music video for the song, directed by Sophie Muller was released on November 22, 2016.[7] De Elizabeth of Teen Vogue described the music video: "The video depicts the two singers waking up in their respective beds with their partners who are seemingly disinterested in their affection. In alternating shots, we see Noah's sadness, and then Labrinth's, and back again, as they sing about their significant others. As the song reaches its climax, the video goes into a split-screen so we can see Noah and Labrinth at the same time – and their raging around the apartment will give you major 'Wrecking Ball' vibes. The video ends in silence as Noah and Labrinth walk across their apartments, sitting down wordlessly."[4]

As of January 2018, the music video on YouTube has amassed over 106 million views since its release on November 22, 2016.[7]

Track listing

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Digital download[8]
No.TitleLength
1."Make Me (Cry)" (featuring Labrinth)4:02
Digital download – Acoustic Version[9]
No.TitleLength
1."Make Me (Cry)" (featuring Labrinth) (Acoustic Version)3:52
Digital download – Marshmello Remix[10]
No.TitleLength
1."Make Me (Cry)" (featuring Labrinth) (Marshmello Remix)3:24

Charts

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Chart (2016–17) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[11] 67
Australia Hitseekers (ARIA)[11] 1
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[12] 20
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[13] 33
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 46
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[15] 60
Denmark (Tracklisten)[16] 39
Ireland (IRMA)[17]
[18] 		51
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[19] 65
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[20] 5
Norway (VG-lista)[21] 6
Scotland (OCC)[22] 73
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[23] 66
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[24] 20
UK Singles (OCC)[25] 88
US Billboard Hot 100[26] 46
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[27] 40
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[28] 22

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[29] Platinum 70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[30] Platinum 80,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[31] Gold 45,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[32] Gold 30,000‡
Sweden (GLF)[33] Platinum 40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[34] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[35] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡

‡ Sales streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various November 15, 2016 Digital download RECORDS [8]
United States January 10, 2017 Top 40 radio [36]
February 6, 2017 Hot adult contemporary radio [37]
April 22, 2017 Vinyl [38]
December 13, 2016 Digital download – Acoustic Version [9]
February 17, 2017 Digital download – Marshmello Remix [10]

References

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  1. ^ Mike Wass (April 7, 2017). "Noah Cyrus Unveils The Cover Of New Single "Stay Together"". Idolator.
  2. ^ a b c Ian David Monroe (November 22, 2016). "Watch Noah Cyrus in Her First Music Video for 'Make Me (Cry)' – V Magazine". V. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  3. ^ Patricia Ramirez (November 16, 2016). "Noah Cyrus, Miley's Little Sister, Makes Musical Debut With New Single 'Make Me (Cry)' [Video]". Inquisitr. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  4. ^ a b De Elizabeth (November 22, 2016). "Noah Cyrus, Labyrinth Release 'Make Me (Cry)' Music Video – Teen Vogue". Teen Vogue. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  5. ^ Deepa Lakshmin (November 15, 2016). "Noah Cyrus Sounds Exactly Like Old-School Miley In Her New Single". MTV. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  6. ^ Kendall Fisher (November 15, 2016). "Miley Cyrus' Little Sister Noah Cyrus Releases Her Debut Single 'Cry' – E! News". E! Online. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  7. ^ a b "Noah Cyrus – Make Me (Cry) ft. Labrinth – YouTube". YouTube. November 22, 2016. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  8. ^ a b Sources for digital release of "Make Me (Cry)":
  9. ^ a b "Make Me (Cry) [feat. Labrinth] [Acoustic Version] – Single by Noah Cyrus on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). December 13, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  10. ^ a b "Make Me (Cry) [Marshmello Remix] [feat. Labrinth] – Single by Noah Cyrus on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). February 17, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  11. ^ a b "The ARIA Report" (PDF) (1405). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). January 30, 2017: 4, 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 31, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  12. ^ "Noah Cyrus feat. Labrinth – Make Me (Cry)" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
  13. ^ "Noah Cyrus feat. Labrinth – Make Me (Cry)" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  14. ^ "Noah Cyrus Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  15. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 50. týden 2016 in the date selector. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  16. ^ "Track Top-40 Uge 3, 2017". Hitlisten.NU. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  17. ^ "Chart Track: Week 1, 2017". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  18. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". www.irma.ie.
  19. ^ "Noah Cyrus feat. Labrinth – Make Me (Cry)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  20. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 5, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  21. ^ "Noah Cyrus feat. Labrinth – Make Me (Cry)". VG-lista. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
  22. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
  23. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 03. týden 2017 in the date selector. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  24. ^ "Noah Cyrus feat. Labrinth – Make Me (Cry)". Singles Top 100. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
  25. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  26. ^ "Noah Cyrus Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  27. ^ "Noah Cyrus Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  28. ^ "Noah Cyrus Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  29. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2018 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  30. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Noah Cyrus – Make Me (Cry)". Music Canada. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
  31. ^ "Danish single certifications – Noah Cyrus – Make Me (Cry)". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  32. ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved December 27, 2019. Type Noah Cyrus in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Make Me (Cry) in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
  33. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 8, 2017 | Sverigetopplistan" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved February 16, 2017. Scroll to position 50 to view certification.
  34. ^ "British single certifications – Noah Cyrus – Make Me (Cry)". British Phonographic Industry.
  35. ^ "American single certifications – Noah Cyrus – Make Me (Cry)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  36. ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases – Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". AllAccess Music Group. January 10, 2017. Archived from the original on December 3, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  37. ^ "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
  38. ^ "Noah Cyrus Feat Labrinth – Make Me (Cry) (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
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