A poignant exploration of the turmoil that comes with regretting forgiveness. 'Crocodile Tears' reflects on the momentary decision to save face while internal feelings fester. The lyrics articulate the struggle of reconciling with one’s emotions after recognizing a partner's manipulation and deceit, vividly portraying the pain of being ensnared by false apologies and insincere remorse.
Verse 1:
I saw the light in your eyes, a flicker of hope,
But shadows were drawn; I was caught in your rope.
You painted your grief in colors so bright,
Yet buried beneath was the darkness of night.
Chorus:
Oh, those crocodile tears that you shed,
Drowned in your sorrow, but it’s all in your head.
I saved face in the moment, said ‘everything’s fine,’
Now I’m lost in the aftermath, wondering why.
Verse 2:
The whispers of truth now echo in vain,
Only silence remains, a poignant refrain.
You’d promised the world, your hands on my heart,
Yet the pull of your lies tore my soul apart.
Chorus:
Oh, those crocodile tears that you shed,
Drowned in your sorrow, but it’s all in your head.
I saved face in the moment, said ‘everything’s fine,’
Now I’m lost in the aftermath, wondering why.
Bridge:
And still, I replay every word that you said,
Falling for pity, a thread I now dread.
Each glance, each token, a trap so divine,
I was foolish to think that your love could be mine.
Chorus:
Oh, those crocodile tears that you shed,
Drowned in your sorrow, but it’s all in your head.
I saved face in the moment, said ‘everything’s fine,’
Now I’m lost in the aftermath, wondering why.
Outro:
So here’s my confession, my heart on the line,
I wrestle with feelings, betrayed by design.
For every tear shed, I now pay a price,
Forgiving too quickly, I gambled on lies.
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A song about regretting forgiving someone, saving face in the moment and then realising you're lying by saying everything's ok, feeling stupid for falling for their crocodile tears
Hozier