Hailing from Stuttgart, BUNT. was formed by Levi Wijk and Nico Crispin, high school friends who teamed up at the age of 16 to craft dance anthems inspired by Swedish House Mafia. Taking SHM's propulsive festival house approach and enriching it with folksy elements like banjos and harmonicas, they adopted a style strikingly similar to Avicii's on early tracks such as 2014's "Journey" and "Harmonica." BUNT.'s subsequent 2016 output "Old Guitar" and "Coming Home" sounded like Of Monsters and Men or Mumford & Sons spun with an EDM twist, while "Young Hearts" was infused with saxophone. By 2018, Celtic music tones found their way into "On My Way" and "Little Secrets."
With nearly a dozen tracks building a wide audience by the end of the decade, the pair signed with Geffen and made their label debut with 2019's "Oh My Other." Teaming with Seattle R&B band the Dip, they followed with the earthy "Sure Don't Miss You." Borrowing Buena Vista Social Club's Omara Portuondo's "Tiene Sabor," they added Latin flair to their repertoire with that summer's "Cuba (Tiene Sabor)." Moving to Interscope, BUNT. released several singles in 2020, including the Avicii tribute "Crocodile Tears" (featuring Jens Hult), "Unbreakable" (featuring Clarence Coffee, Jr.), and "Nights Like That" (with Georgia Ku). In 2021, BUNT. released "Out of Time" (with Diviners and Tom Bailey) and "Hurricane" (featuring Hon & SMBDY). Crispin announced his departure from BUNT. in May of that year, and Wijk continued using the name as a solo artist.
Crocodile Tears
BUNT. Lyrics
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You came to my rescue
This will be a fine morning
A mighty old higher calling
Then I came to see
You bring out the best in me
Talk about a fine morning
A mighty old higher calling
A gift on a rainy day
A "something" to believe in
That's the beauty of it all
And all because of you
Hey
I won't drown, no I won't drown
Baby I've learned to swim in my crocodile tears
I got a feeling, yeah I got a feeling
A change gon' come to wipe my crocodile tears away
You wipe my crocodile tears away, away
You wipe my crocodile tears away
I say bless the worried, treasure all the hurting
It better be a finer morning, God I need a higher calling
I know apologies won't get the best of me
I'm talking about a fine morning, reaching for a higher calling
Already paid the price for something to believe in
That's the beauty of it all and all because of you
Hey
I won't drown, no I won't drown
Baby I've learned to swim in my crocodile tears
I got a feeling, yeah I got a feeling
A change gon' come to wipe my crocodile tears away
Away, away, away, away, away, away
Away, away, away, you wipe my crocodile tears
Away, away, away, away, away, away
Away, away, away, you wipe my crocodile tears away
Away, you wipe my crocodile tears away
The lyrics to BUNT.'s song Crocodile Tears convey a message of hope, positivity, and resilience. The first two lines express gratitude towards someone who has come to the singer's rescue and brought out the best in them. The following lines express a sense of purpose and optimism about the future. The motifs of rain and tears suggest that the journey was not an easy one, and the singer acknowledges the hurt and worry that may have accompanied it. However, they have learned to swim through their tears and believe that a change will come to wipe them away.
The chorus repeats the lines "I won't drown, no I won't drown, baby I've learned to swim in my crocodile tears," emphasizing the message of resilience and determination. The addition of "I got a feeling, yeah I got a feeling, a change gon' come to wipe my crocodile tears away" suggests that the singer is not just surviving but anticipating further positive change. The repetition of "away" at the end of the song reinforces the idea that the singer is leaving behind their difficult past and embracing a brighter future, thanks to the person who has helped them along the way.
Overall, BUNT.'s Crocodile Tears is an uplifting song about overcoming challenges and finding strength in difficult times. The lyrics are a testament to the power of human connection and the hope that comes with having someone to believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
I think grace and virtue
I admire goodness and moral excellence
You came to my rescue
You saved me when I needed help
This will be a fine morning
Today is a good day
A mighty old higher calling
A powerful and meaningful purpose in life
Then I came to see
I realized
You bring out the best in me
You inspire me to be my best self
Talk about a fine morning
This really is a great day
A mighty old higher calling
A significant purpose in life that is motivating
A gift on a rainy day
Something valuable when everything is going wrong
A "something" to believe in
A cause or person that inspires faith and trust
That's the beauty of it all
That is what makes life wonderful
And all because of you
Thanks to you for making it possible
Hey
Listen up
I won't drown, no I won't drown
I won't let myself be overwhelmed
Baby I've learned to swim in my crocodile tears
I've become resilient in the face of sadness
I got a feeling, yeah I got a feeling
I have an intuition, a premonition
A change gon' come to wipe my crocodile tears away
Things will get better and my sadness will fade
You wipe my crocodile tears away, away
Thanks to you, my sorrow disappears
You wipe my crocodile tears away
Your support makes my sadness go away
I say bless the worried, treasure all the hurting
I pray for those who are anxious and care for those who are suffering
It better be a finer morning, God I need a higher calling
I hope for a better day and seek a purposeful life
I know apologies won't get the best of me
I won't let an apology distract or discourage me
I'm talking about a fine morning, reaching for a higher calling
I want to pursue my purpose and make today a great day
Already paid the price for something to believe in
I have already endured hardships to hold onto my faith
That's the beauty of it all and all because of you
You are the reason I find life beautiful
Away, away, away, away, away, away
Far away
Away, away, away, you wipe my crocodile tears
Thanks to you, my sadness goes away
Away, away, away, away, away, away
Far away
Away, away, away, you wipe my crocodile tears away
You help me overcome my sorrow and tears
Away, you wipe my crocodile tears away
Your comfort and support help me overcome my sadness
Writer(s): Johan Gustav Lindbrandt, Salem Lars Al Fakir, Vincent Fred Pontare, Jens Robert Hult, Nico Crispin, Levit Wijk
Contributed by Lauren P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BUNTMusic
hey guys, thank you so much for all the love! we feel so honored that we had the chance to work on crocodile tears and unbreakable. if you have any questions for the background story of this song, you can always DM us on instagram ◢ ◤
@leonardourbanavicius
Thanks a lot for all you give to us! This song is amazing! I am needing happy songs to help me stay positive, and here it is! Thanks again!!!🙏🙏
@viithyo4788
when it will be available on Trebel Music?
@Abdi_Akhmet
Thanks for remembering Avicii for us!
@FadhlyAngKara
oh i remember, this melody so similliar, avicii- we burn faster than light
@thefancyflamingo933
Me and my friends are currently working on a music vid for this song!
@99colo
It's not normal that every single song is amazing....
@crimsonglory7823
I discovered them through your videos so thanks.
@zainulabideenahmedmirmir4785
Colo like your vids you choose the best songs now please use this one I am challenging you,again you are the best YouTuber big fan.
@juanjorsa97
Yesss, and thank you Colo99 for discovering me one of my favourites artists! You both are THE BEST!!!