Other projects David is working on include Avox - an instrumental collaboration with composer John Campbell that débuted in October 2010, and a solo project.
Crime
Arrows to Athens Lyrics
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Not the person that you believed-
And who's it gonna hurt?
After all, it's only you and me.
You're always so careful to never let it show,
'Cause you're so afraid that you'll find yourself alone
With a bag and a gun, a thought in love.
But it's time to open up the closet,
To open up our eyes.
Let our own love delight-
So you can be the witness, and I'll commit the crime-
Yeah I'll commit the crime.
Look at this life-
Is the mirror what you want to see?
Are you scared of what we'll find-
Or is it everything you want it to be?
'Cause it's time to open up the closet,
To open up our eyes.
Let our own love delight-
So you can be the witness, and I'll commit the crime-
I'll commit the crime.
Yeah, yeah...
Always so careful to never let it show-
You're so afraid that you'll find yourself alone
With a bag and a gun, a thought in love.
But it's time to open up the closet,
To open up our eyes.
Let our own love delight-
So you can be the witness, and I'll commit the crime.
But it's time-
So you can be the witness, and I'll commit the crime-
Yeah I'll commit the crime.
The lyrics to Arrows to Athens's song "Crime" are a call to open up and reveal one's true self, even if it is scary to do so. The first two lines suggest that the singer is not who the listener thought they were, and that this revelation may hurt the listener. The following lines reveal that the singer has been hiding something out of fear of being alone, but that it is time to embrace their true self and commit to a relationship. The chorus repeats the idea of opening up and letting one's own love shine, with the singer offering to commit a "crime" in order to be with the listener.
The song continues to ask the listener to examine their own life and whether it is what they truly want. The singer suggests that it is important to confront one's fears and be honest with oneself about what they really desire. The final lines of the song repeat the idea of opening up and committing to a relationship, with the singer offering to be the one to take the risk.
Overall, "Crime" is a song about vulnerability, honesty, and taking chances. It encourages listeners to be true to themselves and to open up to the possibility of love, even if it feels dangerous or uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
What you gonna say?
What are you prepared to say now that you know the truth?
Not the person that you believed-
The person you thought I was is not who I really am.
And who's it gonna hurt?
Who will be the one to suffer from this revelation?
After all, it's only you and me.
In the end, we are the only ones who are affected by this situation.
You're always so careful to never let it show,
You are always guarding your emotions and never revealing your true feelings.
'Cause you're so afraid that you'll find yourself alone
You are afraid that if you reveal yourself, you will be left by yourself.
With a bag and a gun, a thought in love.
You are afraid of losing everything, including your love.
But it's time to open up the closet,
It is time to face the truth and confront our feelings.
To open up our eyes.
To see reality as it is and not as we wish it would be.
Let our own love delight-
Let our love bring us joy and happiness instead of fear and mistrust.
So you can be the witness, and I'll commit the crime-
I am willing to take the blame for anything that happens as we face the truth of our relationship.
Yeah I'll commit the crime.
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make things right and move forward.
Look at this life-
Let us examine our lives and see how far we have come.
Is the mirror what you want to see?
Are the things we see in ourselves and in our relationship what we truly desire?
Are you scared of what we'll find-
Are you afraid to discover the truth about ourselves and our relationship?
Or is it everything you want it to be?
Is our relationship everything that you have ever wanted and hoped for?
But it's time-
It is time to take action and make things right.
So you can be the witness, and I'll commit the crime-
I am willing to do whatever it takes to bring us together again.
Yeah I'll commit the crime.
I am willing to take the blame and make things right so that we can be happy once again.
Writer(s): David Hodges Copyright: Emi Blackwood Music Inc., 1206 Publishing
Contributed by Juliana W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.