The Veronicas CruelWatch at the source

Cruel is a pop-rock track by Australian duo The Veronicas, released on January 21, 2015, as the third single from their self-titled third studio album. The song was co-written by Jessica and Lisa Origliasso, along with Rob Ellmore, Leah Haywood, and Daniel James, with production handled by Dreamlab and Ruffian. The accompanying music video, filmed in the Mojave Desert, features actor Logan Huffman and portrays a narrative of betrayal and revenge. The video was released on February 28, 2015. Despite its engaging storyline and production, "Cruel" peaked at number 53 on the Australian Singles Chart.