Crime
譚詠麟 Lyrics


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收录于大碟:FANTASY (1987)半梦半醒之间(1988)
其它版本:世界停顿(粤语)

You′ve been caught and they've got the evidence
Not a word can you say in your defense
The D.A. says he′s built a solid case

You've been caught so you might as well confess
Tell the judge get in all right off your chest
Guilty as charged, you'll answer to the law

Cause it′s a crime
How you hurt me like you do
And it′s a crime
How you treat me like a fool
You think it's smart how you′ve stolen my heart
Oh but this time you're gonna pay
Baby, your pretty lies and your sweet alibis
No, they won′t help you get away
Your love's be a crime

Once a name out of high society
Now you′ve gained such a notoriety
It's a shame how you play your cheatin' game

What a field day for the media
It′s the scandal of the ERA
Cause celebre they′re taking you away

Cause it's a crime
How you hurt me like you do
And it′s a crime
How you treat me like a fool
You think it's smart how you′ve stolen my heart
Oh but this time you're gonna pay
Baby, your pretty lies and your sweet alibis
No, they won′t help you get away
Your love's be a crime

Cause it's a crime
How you hurt me like you do
And it′s a crime
How you treat me like a fool
You think it′s smart how you've stolen my heart
Oh but this time you′re gonna pay
Baby, your pretty lies and your sweet alibis




No, they won't help you get away
Your love′s be a crime

Overall Meaning

The song "Crime" by 譚詠麟 (Alan Tam) is a powerful ballad that tells the story of a person who has been caught committing a crime and is now facing the consequences of their actions. The lyrics convey a strong sense of betrayal and hurt as the singer speaks directly to the person who has hurt them. The song's chorus repeats the idea that the person's love is a crime, emphasizing the wrongfulness of their actions.


The first verse describes the situation in which the person has been caught and is unable to defend themselves. The district attorney has built a solid case against them, and they must confess to their guilt. The second verse describes the person's background as someone from high society who has now gained notoriety for their actions. The media is covering the scandal and the person's reputation is in ruins.


The chorus is repeated three times throughout the song, with the lyrics emphasizing how deeply the person has been hurt by the actions of the one they loved. The repetition of "your love's a crime" drives home the idea that the betrayal was not just a mistake, but a willful act.


Overall, the song is a powerful testament to the emotional damage that can be caused by betraying someone's trust, and the sense of justice and closure that can come from holding someone accountable for their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

You′ve been caught and they've got the evidence
There is irrefutable evidence against you


Not a word can you say in your defense
You have no defense for your actions


The D.A. says he′s built a solid case
The District Attorney has assembled a strong case against you


You′ve been caught so you might as well confess
Confessing is your only option at this point


Tell the judge get in all right off your chest
Tell the judge everything that is on your mind


Guilty as charged, you'll answer to the law
You are guilty and will have to face the consequences


Cause it′s a crime
Your actions are criminal


How you hurt me like you do
Your actions have caused me pain


And it′s a crime
Your actions are criminal


How you treat me like a fool
You have mistreated me


You think it's smart how you′ve stolen my heart
You thought it was clever to manipulate me


Oh but this time you're gonna pay
You will face the repercussions of your actions


Baby, your pretty lies and your sweet alibis
Your lies and excuses will not save you


No, they won′t help you get away
Your lies and excuses will not save you


Your love's be a crime
Your supposed love has caused harm


Once a name out of high society
You were once well-respected in society


Now you′ve gained such a notoriety
Now you are infamous


It's a shame how you play your cheatin' game
Your actions of cheating are shameful


What a field day for the media
The media is reveling in your downfall


It′s the scandal of the ERA
Your scandal is the talk of the town


Cause celebre they′re taking you away
Your arrest and trial have become a cause célèbre




Writer(s): giorgio moroder, whitlock, guo jiang zheng, m. lloyd, rong bi zhao, jolland chan, zhen qiang lin, peter lai, g. russell, ricky fung

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