Criminal
Britney Spears Lyrics


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He is a hustler, he's no good at all
He is a loser, he's a bum, bum, bum, bum
He lies, he bluffs, he's unreliable
He is a sucker with a gun, gun, gun, gun
I know you told me I should stay away
I know you said he's just a dog astray
He is a bad boy with a tainted heart
And even I know this ain't smart

But mama I'm in love with a criminal
And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical
Mama please don't cry, I will be alright
All reason aside I just can't deny, I love the guy

He is a villain by the devil's law
He is a killer just for fun, fun, fun, fun
That man's a snitch and unpredictable
He's got no conscience, he got none, none, none, none
All I know, should've let go, but no
'Cause he's a bad boy with a tainted heart
And even I know this ain't smart

But mama I'm in love with a criminal
And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical
Mama please don't cry, I will be alright
All reason aside I just can't deny, I love that guy

And he's got my name,
Tattooed on his arm his lucky charm
So I guess it's okay he's with me
And I hear people talk
Trying to make remarks keep us apart
But I don't even hear
I don't care

'Cause mama I'm in love with a criminal
And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical
Mama please don't cry, I will be alright
All reason aside I just can't deny, I love the guy

Mama I'm in love with a criminal
And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical




Mama please don't cry, I will be alright
All reason aside I just can't deny, I love the guy

Overall Meaning

In Britney Spears's song "Criminal," she sings about being in love with a man who is considered a bad person by society. The first verse of the song presents the man as a hustler, a liar, and a violent person who carries a gun. Britney acknowledges that she knows the man is not a good choice, but her heart continues to pull her towards him. She calls herself out for being irrational and admits that she loves him despite his flaws.


In the second verse, Britney paints an even darker picture of the man she loves, describing him as a villain, a killer, and a snitch. She knows she should let him go, but she can't help herself. She feels a strong physical attraction to him, and even has his name tattooed on her arm. In the chorus, Britney tells her mother that she loves this man, and asks for her understanding and support, even though she knows it goes against reason.


The song can be seen as a commentary on the power of physical attraction and the difficulty of making rational decisions in matters of the heart. It also raises questions about societal values and judgments. Britney acknowledges that the man she loves is considered a criminal and a bad person, but she continues to love him nonetheless. The song suggests that love can sometimes be irrational and uncontrollable, and that we should not always judge others by their past mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

He is a hustler, he's no good at all
He is a person who tries to make money by dishonest means and has a reprehensible character.


He is a loser, he's a bum, bum, bum, bum
He is a person that is unsuccessful and unproductive, who achieves nothing significant.


He lies, he bluffs, he's unreliable
He is a person that deceives, misleads, and cannot be trusted.


He is a sucker with a gun, gun, gun, gun
He is a person that is a victim of his own deception and uses a weapon to threaten others.


I know you told me I should stay away
I am aware of your advice to avoid this person.


I know you said he's just a dog astray
I understand your opinion that he is a person who has lost his way and is misguided.


He is a bad boy with a tainted heart
He is a person that has a corrupted and impure soul and is often involved in immoral activities.


And even I know this ain't smart
And I am aware that it is not intelligent to be involved with this person.


But mama I'm in love with a criminal
But mother, I am romantically attracted to a person who has committed crimes.


And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical
My love for this person is not based on reason, but on physical attraction.


Mama please don't cry, I will be alright
Mother, do not be sad, I will be fine.


All reason aside I just can't deny, I love the guy
Regardless of any logical arguments against my love for this person, I cannot deny my emotions.


He is a villain by the devil's law
He is a person that is considered an antagonist in society and who violates morality, ethics, and the law.


He is a killer just for fun, fun, fun, fun
He is a person who takes pleasure or enjoyment in killing others.


That man's a snitch and unpredictable
That person is a traitor who informs on others and cannot be relied on.


He's got no conscience, he got none, none, none, none
He is a person who has no sense of right or wrong and shows no remorse for his actions.


All I know, should've let go, but no
Despite knowing that I should have ended things with this person, I chose to stay.


And he's got my name, Tattooed on his arm his lucky charm
This person has my name tattooed on their arm, which they believe brings them luck.


So I guess it's okay he's with me
I perceive this to be a sign of affection and loyalty towards me.


And I hear people talk, Trying to make remarks keep us apart
I am aware that others are trying to criticize and separate us.


But I don't even hear, I don't care
But I choose to ignore their opinions and do not care about what they think.


'Cause mama I'm in love with a criminal
Because mother, I am romantically attracted to a person who has committed crimes.


And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical
My love for this person is not based on reason, but on physical attraction.


Mama please don't cry, I will be alright
Mother, do not be sad, I will be fine.


All reason aside I just can't deny, I love the guy
Regardless of any logical arguments against my love for this person, I cannot deny my emotions.


Mama I'm in love with a criminal
Mother, I am romantically attracted to a person who has committed crimes.


And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical
My love for this person is not based on reason, but on physical attraction.


Mama please don't cry, I will be alright
Mother, do not be sad, I will be fine.


All reason aside I just can't deny, I love the guy
Regardless of any logical arguments against my love for this person, I cannot deny my emotions.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tiffany Amber, Max Martin, Johan Karl Schuster

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@sergioluis5492

He is a hustler, he's no good at all
He is a loser, he's a bum, bum, bum, bum
He lies, he bluffs, he's unreliable
He is a sucker with a gun, gun, gun, gun
I know you told me I should stay away
I know you said he's just a dog astray
He is a bad boy with a tainted heart
And even I know this ain't smart
But mama I'm in love with a criminal
And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical
Mama please don't cry, I will be alright
All reason aside I just can't deny, I love the guy
He is a villain by the devil's law
He is a killer just for fun, fun, fun, fun
That man's a snitch and unpredictable
He's got no conscience, he got none, none, none, none
All I know, should've let go, but no
'Cause he's a bad boy with a tainted heart
And even I know this ain't smart
But mama I'm in love with a criminal
And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical
Mama please don't cry, I will be alright
All reason aside I just can't deny, I love that guy
And he's got my name
Tattooed on his arm his lucky charm
So I guess it's okay he's with me
And I hear people talk
Trying to make remarks keep us apart
But I don't even hear
I don't care
'Cause mama I'm in love with a criminal
And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical
Mama please don't cry, I will be alright
All reason aside I just can't deny, I love the guy
Mama I'm in love with a criminal
And this type of love isn't rational, it's physical
Mama please don't cry, I will be alright
All reason aside I just can't deny, I love the guy



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