Greyson Zane doesn’t need your sympathy in his latest single, “Don’t Cry 4 Me.” Across the new track, the Floridian rocker collaborates with Magnolia Park’s Joshua Roberts, out via Zodhiac Records. It brings out 2010’s metalcore energy to the forefront with screams and an electro opening paired with rhythmic guitars and thudding bass.
The track kicks off Zane’s New Year music arc after an eventful 2023. The lyrics tell the story of a love long gone that never took notice of your feelings. That’s evident in the catchy chorus, “I’d give anything to see your face/When You find out/So don’t go crying for me/When you let me down. With raw emotions seeping through, it’s a song that will be on most people’s break-up and villain-era playlists.
Consistent collaborator, Roberts also takes a break from his dark R&B side project to return to his pop-punk roots on the song. When he sings, “You ran away left me dead/An act so cynical/A nightmare stuck in my head,” the feeling of reverberated nothingness that comes from a negative relationship relates to anyone listening. Both voices complement one another with strong, perfectly harsh vocals that mix effectively.
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“Don’t Cry 4 Me” is the first single off Zane’s upcoming EP, 444, and there’s no doubt that a tinge of cathartic hits will come from it. It drops on January 19, the same day of his release show in Orlando, FL at Will’s Pub. “Emo Trash” rockers FELICITY, NOT, and more will join as support.
Fans can hopefully hear the heartbreak anthem alongside other songs “2 Cool 4 Me” and “i hope you’re not okay.” Tickets for the event can be found here.
