From the recording 2 Stupid 2 Lip Sink Chronicles
“The Cry”, Volume 8 of the "2 Stupid 2 Lip Sink Chronicles," is a song about addiction from the viewpoint of someone who could be a relative or a friend of an addict. It expresses the frustration associated with dealing with a loved one’s addiction, whatever it may be. Originally released on the “Open Book” CD, both Melinda and Dexter performed on the original recording.