Crocodile Tears explores the tumultuous emotions of regret and betrayal after forgiving someone who doesn’t deserve it. This heartfelt song captures the feeling of saving face while hiding the truth of heartbreak, and the pain of realizing their tears are just a ploy. With poignant lyrics and a haunting melody, it reflects on the struggle of falling for deception and the inner turmoil that follows.
Verse 1:
Struck by fear in all its force,
It puppeteers my vocal chords.
A smile like a mask I wear,
Pretending like I just don’t care.
Pre-Chorus:
You said you’d change, you’d be my light,
But all I see are shadows tonight.
In this moment, I play along,
Just trying to sing my heart’s wrong song.
Chorus:
Oh, I’m caught up in your crocodile tears,
Falling for the facade, drowning in my fears.
Telling myself it’s gonna be okay,
But I’m lying, oh, I’m lying every single day.
Verse 2:
Your promises, they fade away,
Like whispers in the light of day.
I gave you chance after chance,
Only to find it’s just a dance.
Pre-Chorus:
I saved my face while losing my mind,
Thinking everything had been redefined.
Now I see the truth in your deceit,
Oh, how could I be so naive and weak?
Chorus:
Oh, I’m caught up in your crocodile tears,
Falling for the facade, drowning in my fears.
Telling myself it’s gonna be okay,
But I’m lying, oh, I’m lying every single day.
Bridge:
Now the masks are starting to crack,
All the pain I tried to push back.
I see the player in your eyes,
And I’m left to pick up all the lies.
Chorus:
Oh, I’m caught up in your crocodile tears,
Falling for the facade, drowning in my fears.
Telling myself it’s gonna be okay,
But I’m lying, oh, I’m lying every single day.
Outro:
Struck by fear in all its force,
I’ll rise again, I’ll change my course.
No more tears to fall for you,
I’ll find my strength, I’ll break right through.
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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. Some lyrics I already wrote: "Struck by fear in all its force, It puppeteers my vocal chords"
Taylor Swift