Directed by , the video features Flo Rida returning to his home neighborhood. It uses a split-screen effect to contrast his current wealthy lifestyle with the struggles of his past and the community he grew up in. 4. Critical Reception
It was a global hit, peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top 10 in over a dozen countries, including the UK, Australia, and Germany. 2. Lyrical Meaning & Themes Flo Rida - I Cry
Critics were divided; many praised its and club appeal but criticized the production for being formulaic or argued the deep lyrics felt out of place next to the upbeat tempo. Directed by , the video features Flo Rida
The song is famous for its "nested" sampling. It samples the 2011 track "Cry (Just a Little)" by the Bingo Players , which itself interpolates lyrics from "Piano in the Dark" by Brenda Russell (1988). Critical Reception It was a global hit, peaking at No