[citation needed] HardDrive Radio described the lyrics to "Cryin' Like a Bitch" as "a slam on an old bandmate that kicked Sully out of his band".

[2][3] Although Sully Erna was reluctant to say specifically who the song is about, stating "because I don't want to throw anyone under the bus," he noted, "It was more about just being fed up with prima donnas and certain rock stars in this industry that still feel they can push people around and are still relevant even though it's been about 20 years since they've had their big moment."

And so, I've never been in a position before where we felt we had to really protect this thing; it's kind of like a dog with a bone — you put us up against a wall and we're gonna come out swinging.

[4]In an interview with the Artisan News Service, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee was asked for his comment on Erna's remarks.

"[4] During an interview with StaticMultimedia.com, drummer James Larkin revealed the true story behind "Cryin' Like a Bitch", and what exactly happened at Crüe Fest: I can't speak for the rest of the band.

[5]Then he adds: On a side note, I came up with the title 'Cryin' like a Bitch' after seeing Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers crying on the sidelines after a loss.

[8] In an interview with Power 97, Sully Erna stated that Godsmack has finished shooting a video for the single.

The video features Ultimate Fighting Championship champions Chuck Liddell, Rashad Evans, Brock Lesnar, Diego Sanchez, B.J.

Penn, and Matt Hughes brutally knocking out the competition and showcasing their strength while Godsmack performs the song in a warehouse.

[10] On May 3, Godsmack made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in which they performed "Cryin' Like a Bitch" live for the first time.

[16] According to Universal Republic Records, "Cryin' Like a Bitch", which debuted February 23, 2010, had become most added new Active Rock single of the year, and had blazed to the top of the chart reaching number one in only 6 weeks.

"Cryin' Like a Bitch" is the 15th Top Five hit for the group, more than artists such as Linkin Park, Foo Fighters, and others.