Cruel World Lyrics - Holly Humberstone
Uploaded on Mar 21, 2026
Cruel World Lyrics by Holly Humberstone is a heartfelt English indie-pop track from the British singer-songwriter. Cruel World Lyrics captures the emotional turmoil of long-distance love, blending euphoria and pain with themes of longing, loneliness in crowded spaces, and the ache of separation in a late-night confessional style. Released as the title track from her upcoming second album Cruel World, it features introspective lyrics over atmospheric production.
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Song Information
| Song | Cruel World |
| Album | Cruel World |
| Singer | Holly Humberstone |
| Lyricists | Holly Humberstone, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Rob Milton |
| Release Date | March 13, 2026 |
| Language | English |
Cruel World Lyrics
{Verse 1}
Say It Back
I Need To Hear You, Need Your Baby Back
I Play It Cool
I Miss Your Kisses On A Feedback Loop
{Pre-Chorus}
And Now The Lights Are Getting Low
Mirrorballs And Pheromones
I Can Be A Social Hand Grenade
Tick-Tick-Tick-Tick Boom
And Everybody’s Getting Close
Taking Off Each Other’s Clothes
I Wonder Where You Are Tonight
{Chorus}
It’s A Cruel World Without You, Baby
It’s A Cruel World
Sugar, Don’t You Be Running Away For Long, Please
Let’s Catch A Movie And Get Caught In The Rain
Wherever You Are Is My Favourite Place
And It’s A Cruel World Without You, Baby
{Verse 2}
So Sad
You’re Playing Shows, I’m Comatose In My Bed
(Yeah-Yeah-Yeah-Yeah)
And I’ll Be Going Out Tonight
I Don’t Know What Else To Do With Myself
{Pre-Chorus}
There’ll Be More Than Lovers Holding Tight
Under Ultraviolet Light
Before I Kill The Buzz, I Might
Curl-Curl-Curl Up And Die
Everybody’s Getting Close
Taking Off Each Other’s Clothes
I Wonder Where You Are Tonight
{Chorus}
And It’s A Cruel World Without You, Baby
It’s A Cruel World
No, Sugar, Don’t You Be Running Away For Long, Please
We’re Hand In Hand As The Band Starts To Play
Wherever You Are Is My Favourite Place
And It’s A Cruel World Without You, Baby
{Post-Chorus}
It’s A Cruel World Without Your Arms Around Me
Need You Close To Me, Close To Me, I
How Am I Supposed To Breathe Without You, Babe?
I Need You Touching Me, Touching Me
{Chorus}
It’s A Cruel World Without You, Baby, Oh, Yeah
It’s A Cruel World
Sugar, Don’t You Be Running Away For Long, Please
Take Off Your Shoes And Stick Around For A Change
It Could Be Real Cute If This Time You Stay
It’s A Cruel World Without You, Baby
{Outro}
It’s A Cruel World Without Your Arms Around Me
Need You Close To Me, Close To Me (Hey, Yeah-Yeah-Yeah, Hey, Yeah-Yeah-Yeah)
(It’s A Real Cruel World, Baby)
How Am I Supposed To Breathe Without You, Babe? (It’s A Cruel, Cruel World)
Yeah
🎵 END OF LYRICS 🎵
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who performs "Cruel World"?
It is performed by Holly Humberstone.
Who wrote the song?
The song was written by Holly Humberstone, Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Rob Milton.
Which album does the song appear on?
The song appears on the album Cruel World.
What language is the song in?
The song is in English.
When was the song released?
The song was released on March 13, 2026.
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