Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: psych-rock
Song Meaning of “Krokodil” by St. Vincent
“Krokodil” by St. Vincent is a song about heartbreak and regret. Through a metaphor of a crocodile, the artist paints a picture of an emotionally toxic and complicated relationship. The song speaks of the psychological damage and pain one has to go through in order to move on from these experiences.
The artist draws comparison between the crocodile and their troubled relationship — “It’s like I’m locked in this old house with you, like a crocodile”. This uneasy and strained relationship has led to feelings of being trapped — unable to move forward. The artist reflects upon their broken heart and acknowledges that it will take time to heal.
The chorus of the song suggests that the narrator could have done something sooner, as if they were “running with a crocodile” all this time, taking too long to realize what has been going on. The artist knows that they must let go, but also know that parting will hurt.
The song accepts that regret and heartache are a part of life and that we should “Love it or hate it, still time is not wasted”. This serves as a reminder to those who might be going through a similar situation to remember that although the process might be difficult, healing can be attainable in the end.