cosmosy’s “Baby Don’t Cry” Is a Fierce Anthem for the Heartbroken and Unbothered
by Abhilasha Bhattarai | July 28th, 2025
The four-membered Japanese girl group cosmosy are back with their latest single “BabyDon’tCry=BreakingTheLove”, and right off the bat from the title and single artwork, I knew it wasn't going to be your typical sad breakup song. They took what could have been a predictable tearjerker and instead turned it into a fierce and unapologetic powerful track that's hard to take off repeat. Being their first song with Korean and Japanese lyrics as well as English, “BabyDon’tCry=BreakingTheLove” stands out from their past singles in the best ways possible.
From the very first verse, A’mei and Kamión come in hot: “Said you wanted me, geureon liar.” It’s blunt, it’s bold, and I LOVE that they’re not afraid to call it like it is. The lyrics throughout are emotionally charged but empowering, especially that line, “We won't take it / Dirty till the end.” It feels like they’re saying, yeah, you hurt me, but I’m not broken. I’m stronger now because of it, and I don’t need you to validate my pain. It’s honest, it’s real, it's pure emotions.
I am also really drawn to how cosmosy tends to blend so many different textures or genres into one song. The track has a dark, electro-pop feel, but it also conveys hope and strength, as if you're dancing through a storm instead of just waiting for it to end. The chorus really stands out: “I can beat it, breaking the love / Ja igyeobeoryeo baby don’t cry.” It feels like a powerful reminder that you will be okay. It’s not a cliché; it feels genuine and earned.
A particular favorite for me is the post-chorus with the repetition of “love, love, love.” It has a haunting quality, like a memory that won’t go away, but it’s also captivating. It reminds you of what’s important, what has been lost, and what you are trying to get back. When they reach the line — “We are the love / Breaking the rules, fire the bomb” — it feels like a moment of completion. That’s who cosmosy is. They are rebels with a purpose, and they refuse to change themselves for anyone.
Even the single artwork is just as striking at the song. The artwork shows a glass heart glowing with a neon pink liquid, which is representative of the members' tears. It represents the mood well; it is full of heartbreak but still shining. The music video builds on this image, featuring the girls in a flashy, dystopian setting filled with smoke, sirens, and metallic ruins as they are dressed like fairies, juxtaposing their background. It shows moments of quiet amidst the chaos. This captures both emotional damage and the strength of surviving. Watching their powerful performance in a crumbling world feels like a visual representation of the song: love may have tried to break them, but they rise up with passion and strength in their voices.
For me, it’s already one of cosmosy’s most memorable releases. It’s not just a song I vibe to — it’s a song I need when I’m trying to remind myself that love might hurt, but I’m not letting it break me.
