Crocodile Tears
Tobias Jesso JR Lyrics

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I wonder why, I got nothing to do
Well, I'm scratching my head, I'm behind on the news
Ooh every time I think about you
I forget what I said, I'm telling the truth

My baby, she loves to see me cry
Boo hoo

The sun shines right into my room
I can't get back to sleep, I'm still hitting the snooze
Hmm say goodbye, maybe start anew
There's nothing left to keep, there's nothing left to lose

Ooh my baby, she loves to see me cry
Boo hoo

My baby, she loves to see me cry
Boo hoo

Overall Meaning

In Tobias Jesso JR's "Crocodile Tears," the singer seems to be feeling lost and directionless with no apparent purpose or direction in life. The opening lines suggest that he has nothing to do and is out of touch with current events. However, when he thinks about someone (presumably a lover or past love), he forgets what he had said before and becomes unsure of his own truth. This theme of uncertainty and vulnerability is reinforced in the chorus, where the singer admits that his significant other enjoys seeing him cry.

The second verse continues with the theme of feeling stuck and unable to move forward, as the sunlight interrupts the singer's attempts to sleep and escape his thoughts. He contemplates starting anew but acknowledges that there's nothing left to keep and nothing left to lose. Through these lyrics, the singer paints a portrait of someone who is in a state of emotional limbo, possibly due to the complications of a relationship.

"Crocodile Tears" is a poignant ballad that is both reflective and melancholic, delving into the complexities of love and heartache. The song's spare piano and vocals create a haunting atmosphere that linger long after the final notes fade away.

Line by Line Meaning

I wonder why, I got nothing to do
I am bored and have nothing to do, and I don't understand why.

Well, I'm scratching my head, I'm behind on the news
I am confused and out of the loop on current events.

Ooh every time I think about you
Whenever I think of you.

I forget what I said, I'm telling the truth
When I'm with you, I get so lost in the moment that I forget what I say, but I mean it all.

My baby, she loves to see me cry
My partner enjoys seeing me in emotional distress and tears.

Boo hoo
Expressing exaggerated sadness in a mocking way.

The sun shines right into my room
The sun's brightness entering my room makes it difficult for me to fall back asleep.

I can't get back to sleep, I'm still hitting the snooze
I cannot fall back asleep even though I try to hit the snooze button.

Hmm say goodbye, maybe start anew
Perhaps it's time to let go and move forward to something new.

There's nothing left to keep, there's nothing left to lose
There's nothing worth holding on to or losing anymore.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TOBIAS MACDONALD JESSO

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