Let a Boy Cry by Gala

"Let a Boy Cry" is a song written and recorded by the Brooklyn-based Italian singer-songwriter Gala. It was released in January 1997 as the second single from her first album, Come into My Life. The song reached number one in Belgium, France, Israel and Italy. "Let A Boy Cry" achieved success in Europe, South America, Russia and Middle East and received a platinum record in France and Benelux. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Let a Boy Cry" reached number 3. The song was written and composed by Gala, and produced by Filippo Andrea Carmeni and Maurizio Molella. According to Gala, it talks about how in a society where men would not be ridiculed for their sensitivity, women could be freer.