Crocodiles
Echo And The Bunnymen · Killing Moon: The Best Of Echo & The Bunnymen [2007]
I don't wanna see it again
I threw away the magazine
And looked for someone to explain
I don't wanna look back
I can't look around
I don't wanna see it coming 'round
Listen to the ups and downs
Listen to the sound they make
Don't be scared when it gets loud
When your skin begins to shake
'Cause you don't wanna look back
You gotta look tall
You gotta see those creeps crawl
I know you know
I know you know
I can see you've got the blues
In your alligator shoe
Me, I'm all smiles
I got my crocodiles
I don't wanna look back
I can't turn around
I don't want to see it coming down
Met someone just the other day
Said, "Wait until tomorrow"
I said, "Hey what you doing today?"
He said, "I'm gonna do it tomorrow"
Met someone just the other day
Said, "Wait until tomorrow"
I said, "Hey what you doing today?"
"I'm gonna do it tomorrow"
Crocodiles
Crocodiles stands as a defining track in the post-punk canon, showcasing Echo and the Bunnymen's signature atmospheric sound. Released during the band's early period, the recording captures the moody, reverb-laden textures that characterized their work in the early 1980s. The song features the distinctive interplay between Ian McCulloch's baritone vocals and Will Sergeant's jagged guitar lines, creating a sense of tension and melancholy. As a staple of their discography, it remains a powerful example of the band's ability to blend dark imagery with driving rhythms. The track has endured as a fan favorite, frequently appearing on greatest hits compilations and continuing to represent the group's enduring influence on alternative rock. Its enduring popularity reflects the timeless quality of the recording and the band's significant contribution to the genre.