Criminal
Cocoa Sarai Lyrics


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Criminal

I couldn't seem to think of a verb
Just one action word
Lying to myself I could have tried
To take the gun out of your hands but I didn't stand
I sat and watched a suicide
No I didn't do it but I
Could've warned you of the danger
I knew you were running out of time
Now Im

A certified criminal
Criminal
And you didn't know
Criminal
Criminal
I should've let go but I
Let you fall in love with me
When I knew I wasn't ready
Certified Criminal
Oh no your heart broke
And now there
Now There Calling Me A
Criminal
Criminal

I'm sorry I let it go on
I know I was wrong
I couldn't let go
And Now you'll never be the same
Ill take the blame for the heartache

B-Sec
I know I didn't do it but I
Couldve warned you of the danger
And I knew you were running out of time
Now Im

A certified criminal
Criminal
And you didn't know
Criminal
Criminal
I shouldve let go but I
Let you fall in love with me
When I knew I wasn't ready
Certified Criminal
Oh no your heart broke
And now there
Now There Calling Me A
Criminal

So you wanna lock me up now
Well throw away the key now baby
Cuz honestly I really don't know how
To love again
There calling me

A certified criminal
Criminal
And you didn't know
Criminal
Criminal
I shouldve let go but I
Let you fall in love with me
When I knew I wasn't ready
Certified Criminal
Oh no your heart broke
And now there
Now There Calling Me A
Criminal





(You were sleeping with the enemy
And I didn't mean to, didn't wanna hurt you baby (Certified Criminal)

Overall Meaning

The song Criminal by Cocoa Sarai tells the story of a woman who regrets not stopping her partner from committing suicide with his gun. She acknowledges that although she didn't pull the trigger, she is also to blame because she knew the signs of his depression and could have intervened. The song is filled with regret, guilt and sorrow which is evident in the sombre beat and cocoa's heartfelt delivery.


The lyrics make use of vivid imagery and metaphors to describe the singer's feelings. She refers to herself as a criminal, a certified criminal, despite not committing a crime because of her inaction. The chorus repeats this sentiment in a catchy yet painfully introspective way. The line, "I should have let go but I let you fall in love with me when I knew I wasn't ready" serves as an admission of guilt for leading her partner on into a tumultuous relationship that eventually ended in tragedy.


Overall, Cocoa Sarai's "Criminal" showcases the melancholic and remorseful nature of relationships gone bad due to inaction and lack of communication. The song is a stark reminder of the importance of being honest with oneself and having the courage to speak up when things are not right.


Line by Line Meaning

I couldn't seem to think of a verb
I was unable to act or express myself


Just one action word
Only a single action was needed


Lying to myself I could have tried
I knew what I should have done but didn't make the effort to try


To take the gun out of your hands but I didn't stand
I saw the danger but didn't intervene


I sat and watched a suicide
I witnessed a tragedy unfold


No I didn't do it but I
I did not commit a crime, but


Could've warned you of the danger
I could have alerted you to the risk


I knew you were running out of time
I was aware that time was running out


Now Im
As a result


A certified criminal
I am now labeled a criminal


Criminal
I have committed a wrongdoing


And you didn't know
You were not aware of my guilt


I should've let go but I
I should have ended the relationship, but instead


Let you fall in love with me
I allowed you to develop feelings for me


When I knew I wasn't ready
Despite being aware that I was not ready for a relationship


Oh no your heart broke
You experienced heartbreak


And now there
As a result


Now There Calling Me A
I am now being referred to as a


So you wanna lock me up now
You want to punish me


Well throw away the key now baby
You want to completely cut me off


Cuz honestly I really don't know how
I am not sure how to change my behavior


To love again
To be in a relationship again


You were sleeping with the enemy
You were involved with someone who was harmful to you


And I didn't mean to, didn't wanna hurt you baby (Certified Criminal)
I did not intend to cause you pain, but I deserve the label of a criminal




Writer(s): Jordan Ware, Coco Sarai

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