High tides in the city, I’m in too deep
And I’m runnin’ on fear
Oh, dear, you and your alligator tears
Works me over and through
You say move a mountain
And I’ll throw on my boots
You say stop the river from runnin’
I’ll build a dam or two
You say change religions
Now I spend Sundays with you
Somethin’ ’bout those tears of yours
How does it feel to be adored?
You and your alligator tears
You and those alligator tears
You
Somethin’ ’bout those tears of yours
How does it feel to be adored?
Sunrise and the morning, you’re all I need
And all I need is rain or the roots get weak
Sweet things need time to grow
Thinkin’ about leaving? Hell no
Squeeze every ounce of love from my body, yeah
You say move a mountain
And I’ll throw on my boots
You say stop the river from runnin’
I’ll build a dam or two
You say change religion
Now I spend Sundays with you
Somethin’ ’bout those tears of yours
How does it feel to be adored?
I adore you, I adore you, I adore you, I adore you
Those alligator tears
I adore you, I adore you, I adore you, I adore you
Your alligator tears
I adore you, I adore you, I adore you, I adore
Alligator tears
I adore, I adore you, I adore you, I adore, I adore (How does it feel to be adored?)
Alligator tears
Unpacking the Emotion: Exploring “ALLIIGATOR TEARS”
Beyoncé’s “ALLIIGATOR TEARS” delves into the complexity of devotion and vulnerability in relationships. The song uses the metaphor of “alligator tears”—typically meaning insincere weeping—but flips it, exploring the blurred lines between true emotion and performative sorrow. The lyrics reveal a narrator swept up in someone’s emotional displays, willing to move mountains and change their very essence to keep the love alive. Despite recognizing the possibility of manipulation, the protagonist’s adoration is unwavering, suggesting both strength and submission in love. The repetition of “I adore you” echoes the intensity of this devotion, highlighting the sometimes paradoxical nature of deep affection.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Release Year: 2024