: It depicts a girl who is resilient despite facing challenges from boys who try to "tame" or criticize her.
: 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 CARYS - Princesses Don't Cry - Official Music Video
: Features the lines "Keep it in a jar, and we'll leave it for the next one," suggesting a cycle of compartmentalizing trauma. Cultural Impact CARYS Drops 'Princesses Don't Cry' Music Video - PopCrush : It depicts a girl who is resilient
: 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