The song "Are You Gonna Cry Now?" by Hardcore Superstar is a rock song with intense lyrics expressing disdain and frustration towards someone. The meaning and story behind the song revolve around the protagonist's negative feelings towards a person they perceive as fake and unappealing. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist has a secret dislike for this individual, primarily because they wear too much makeup that is excessively applied. The line "You wear too much make-up, it's all over the place" implies that the person's appearance is off-putting to the protagonist. The chorus reflects the protagonist's mindset that no one ever mentioned that dealing with this person would be easy. They also imply that they were aware of being perceived as trouble themselves. The lyrics "Nobody said it was easy, nobody said I was trouble" suggest a mutual understanding of their own challenging personalities. The line "So low, no confidence, ain't no hide and even wide" may indicate that the protagonist lacks self-esteem or confidence, yet they have no intention of hiding their feelings. They are upfront and open about their dislike for the person in question. The lyrics continue to express the protagonist's disinterest and disregard for the person, as they state that they have seen them before, possibly at the liquor store. The line "That I don't wanna hear your band" implies that they have no interest in the person's music or artistic endeavors. The chorus repeats the theme of nobody mentioning how difficult dealing with this person would be and how the protagonist is aware of their own troublesome nature. The repetitive lines in the bridge, "What you gonna do? Are you gonna cry now? So are you gonna break down?" seem to taunt the person, implying that the protagonist is challenging them to react emotionally or weakly to their dislike. It suggests that the protagonist is confident in their feelings and believes the person is not worth any emotional response. In the final chorus, the lines "So are you gonna cry now?" and "Are you gonna cry now?" are repeated, further emphasizing the protagonist's indifference towards the person and their hope to provoke an emotional reaction. Overall, "Are You Gonna Cry Now?" conveys a sense of frustration and animosity towards someone perceived as fake and unappealing, with the protagonist expressing their dislike and disregard for this individual.
