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Blink-182 play ‘boys don’t cry’ with Robert smith.

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The video leverages high-value nostalgia by featuring a rare, iconic collaboration between two legendary musical acts, which naturally drives engagement from fans of both bands.

Summary

This video features a live performance of the song 'Boys Don't Cry' by Blink-182 featuring Robert Smith of The Cure at Wembley in 2004. The footage captures the band and Robert Smith performing the track on stage.

Structure

1Introduction of the performance
2Robert Smith singing the first verse
3Blink-182 playing instruments
4Chorus performance
5Final performance sequence

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Blink-182 play ‘boys don’t cry’ with Robert smith.

Transcript

I would say I'm sorry if I thought that it would change your mind. But I know that this time I have said too much. Been too unkind. I try to laugh about it. Cover it all up with lies. I try to laugh about it. Hiding the tears in my eyes. 'Cause boys don't cry. Boys don't cry. I would break down at your feet and beg forgiveness if I could believe. But I know that it's too late and now you never let me. So I try to laugh about it. Cover it all up with lies. I try to laugh about it. Hiding the tears in my eyes. 'Cause boys don't cry. Boys don't cry. I would tell you that I loved you if I thought that you would stay. But I know that it's no use that you've already gone away. Misjudged your limits. Pushed you too far. Took you for granted. I thought that you needed me more. I would break down at your feet and beg forgiveness if you could believe. But I know that it's too late and now you never let me. So I try to laugh about it. Cover it all up with lies. I try to laugh about it. Hiding the tears in my eyes. 'Cause boys don't cry. Boys don't cry. Boys don't cry. Boys don't cry.