Brisbane artist Lucy Korts has just released her new single, Crocodiles Cry. It’s a reminder to be strong in the face of adversity. 2020 has thrown every punch it has, and then some. Crocodiles Cry is a reminder that it doesn’t matter how many times you fall, it’s all about getting up again. It’s a message a lot of people could internalise.

Crocodiles Cry combines the sound of an acoustic guitar with production that lends itself more to a dancefloor anthem than a ballad. There’s elements of pop and R&B music in Crocodiles Cry, but rather than adhere to genre norms, it feels like true self-expression. Everyone wants to put artists into a neat box and leave them there, but that’s not how music deserves to be treated. Genres exist as a way to restrict creative expression, rather than to promote it.

Speaking about the track, Lucy says, “Crocodiles Cry is a song that embodies the right to stand up for yourself and say no to people. I wanted to write something that made people feel strong. I want everyone to know that they should never feel bad for walking away from the people who try to hurt them. I hope this gives people a feeling of strength”.

What does it mean to walk away from someone that’s causing you pain? Human nature is to minimise any situation, even when it’s actively affecting us. We’ve internalised these ideas that are harmful, not helpful. Crocodiles Cry is a reminder that sometimes we’re defined by norms that don’t truly make sense. Listen to Crocodiles Cry and reflect on situations where you mightn’t have stood up for yourself where you should have. It’s a worthwhile exercise.

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Check out Crocodiles Cry below. Pop music takes many forms, and Crocodiles Cry is a great reminder of that. Lucy’s greatest strength is her songwriting, and the way her voice and story unfolds across the track is captivating. I can’t wait to see what she’s got in store next. I know that’s a cliche, but I really mean it. Crocodiles Cry is a great example of fully-formed songwriting, but it’s also a demonstration of what is yet to come.