In the hush of a dimly lit studio, where beats breathe like confessions, YoungBoy Never Broke Again links up with Burna Boy to unpack the kind of love that leaves you exposed and aching. “Teary Eyes” arrives as a gentle unraveling, a track that begs a partner to stick around even when the words sting, turning personal turmoil into something universally felt. It’s that rare rap moment where bravado gives way to breathy pleas, echoing the quiet storms many navigate in silence. As Slime Cry sweeps through playlists, this collaboration stands out for its unarmored heart, drawing listeners into a shared vulnerability that’s as healing as it is haunting.
| Lead Vocals | YoungBoy Never Broke Again & Burna Boy |
| Songwriter | YoungBoy Never Broke Again & Burna Boy |
| Music Producer | [TBA] |
| Label | Never Broke Again & Motown Records |
| Release Date | January 16, 2026 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Never Broke Again |
| Distributor | Universal Music Group |
Lyrics of Teary Eyes by YoungBoy Never Broke Again
[Chorus: Burna Boy]
If The Things I’m Sayin’ Start To Say Give You Teary Eyes, Don’t
Need You Here Wit’ Me To Listen And Just Hear Me Cry On The Song
Not Innocent, Not To Say I Don’t Care It’s—
It’s Just That When I Love, I Love Too Dearly
C-’cause What Would Any Team Be Without The Cheerleaders? So
[Verse 1: Youngboy Never Broke Again]
Try For To Hold Her, I Get Closer And She Move Away
Truth, I Should’ve Told Her, Now She Showin’ Me I Shouldn’t Have Played
And I’m Back On My Rover, Textin’ You “I Can Chauffeur”
Tellin’ You I’m Headin’ Over And You Tellin’ Me “No Way”
She Know She My Life Support, Hope She Don’t Pull Out On Me
She Knowin’ That I Lied Before, She Makin’ It Hard To Keep—
To Breath And My Chest Feelin’ Hard
I Need You, I’m Beggin’ You, Please
A Whole Lot Of Funds In The Yard, But You Meanin’ More To Me
‘Til You’re Okay, I Walk Lightly
The Things This Life Bring, It Don’t Excite Me
I Want You Here When I Sleep, I Sleep
I Want You Here On Side Me, Side Me
[Chorus: Burna Boy & Youngboy Never Broke Again]
If The Things I’m Sayin’ Start To Say Give You Teary Eyes, Stop
Need You Here Wit’ Me To Listen And Just Hear Me Out On The Song
I Understand And I Didn’t Say I Don’t Care It’s—
It’s Just That When I Love, I Love Too Dearly
But Then What’s A Winning Team Without It’s Cheerleaders? So
[Verse 2: Youngboy Never Broke Again]
I Said It’s F**k The Pieces They Done Picked Apart My To Life
So All Night, I Hold Tight The Memories I Archive
You’re Usually Sleepin’ Wit’ My Song On Low
For You, Just Give Me Ganja, Wit’ The Ganja, I’ll Go
She Grew And When She Movin’, She Be Smoothly Hypnotizin’ Me, Aye
And She Done Prove ’em, Usually, I’m Wrong, I Told Her She Right
As Long As Your Around, I Sleep, I Sleep
I Ain’t Mean To Make You Cry, I See
[Chorus: Burna Boy]
If The Things I’m Sayin’ Start To Say Give You Teary Eyes, Stop
Need You Here Wit’ Me To Listen And Just Hear Me Cry On The Song
[Outro: Burna Boy]
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About “Teary Eyes by YoungBoy Never Broke Again”
YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Burna Boy weave raw pleas into “Teary Eyes,” a soulful trap lament where Afrobeats’ sway softens the edges of regret—intimate, aching, and achingly real.
What makes “Teary Eyes” pulse is its delicate balance of introspection and rhythm, centered on the terror of loving “too dearly” and the fear it might drive someone away. The mood hangs heavy with melancholy, like rain-streaked windows on a sleepless night, while the genre nods to melodic trap laced with R&B undertones and Burna’s signature Afrobeats warmth. Production-wise, it’s understated elegance—subtle synths and sparse percussion that cradle the vocals, letting YoungBoy’s raspy urgency and Burna’s smooth croon trade spaces without overwhelming the emotion.
Nestled as track 14 on Slime Cry, YoungBoy’s ninth studio album, this cut embodies the project’s core vision: a raw excavation of struggle, redemption, and brotherhood amid heartbreak’s fallout. Clocking in at 30 tracks, Slime Cry is his most ambitious yet, blending gritty street tales with soul-searching flows that trace personal growth from Baton Rouge’s shadows to global stages. It’s less about slime-season flexes and more about the cries beneath them—loyalty tested, losses mourned, and resilience rebuilt—one verse at a time.
Dropped yesterday, January 16, 2026, via Never Broke Again and Motown Records, the album hit streaming like a quiet revolution, with “Teary Eyes” already climbing thanks to its cross-cultural spark. Burna Boy’s feature isn’t just a name-drop; it’s a bridge between worlds, teased in the rollout trailer with snippets of their chemistry that hinted at deeper layers. If you’re pre-streaming on Spotify, the full project’s got that addictive flow—hard-hitting yet heartfelt, proving YoungBoy’s pen hasn’t lost its edge.
Now 26 and navigating life’s relentless curveballs from house arrest to fatherhood, YoungBoy’s channeling a matured fire on Slime Cry, where tracks like this show his pivot toward emotional architecture over pure aggression. Teaming with Burna Boy marks a bold experiment, infusing his trap roots with African diaspora vibes and expanding his sound beyond the South. In a discography that’s birthed over a hundred projects since his SoundCloud days—from 38 Baby rawness to The Last Slimeto’s polish—”Teary Eyes” carves a pivotal spot, humanizing the slime icon and underscoring why his voice endures: it’s therapy turned triumph, turning scars into anthems that hit home.
This collab doesn’t just elevate the album; it spotlights YoungBoy’s global hunger, with lines like “I want you here when I sleep” cutting through cultural lines to remind us love’s language is universal. As Slime Cry racks up first-day streams, expect “Teary Eyes” to fuel late-night scrolls and therapy playlists alike—proof that even in rap’s tough facade, tenderness wins battles.
