EveryTime I Cry
2021 song by Ava Max
"EveryTime I Cry" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ava Max, released on June 8, 2021, through Atlantic Records. The house and electropop song was written by Max, Caroline Pennell, Lauren Aquilina, and producers Cirkut and Sean Myer. It consists of a piano with synthesizers, and lyrics describing the effect of women's empowerment during difficult situations. "EveryTime I Cry" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who praised the upbeat production. The song peaked at number seven in Poland and at number 99 in the United Kingdom. An accompanying music video was directed by Max and Charlotte Rutherford and depicts the singer on the desert which transforms into a lush landscape with her tears. It was compared to previous music videos by TLC and Shakira.
Background and release
On May 12, 2021, Max uploaded a portion of "EveryTime I Cry" on Twitter. She announced the release date and cover art of the song on June 3, 2021, and stated that it is a "continuation" of her debut studio album, Heaven & Hell (2020). However, she later declared that the song is "a bridge" between Heaven & Hell and her sophomore album, citing the growth of individuals through the difficulties of 2020.
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