But behind the smiles, the crocodiles never leave.

Crown on the head,
Rice sack in the hand,

Crocodiles still lurking behind.

But behind the smiles, the crocodiles never leave.

Crown on the head,
Rice sack in the hand,

Crocodiles still lurking behind.

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