Crim3s are an English electronic duo formerly known as Story of Isaac from … Read Full Bio ↴Crim3s are an English electronic duo formerly known as Story of Isaac from London. The group consists of Rou Rot and Sadie Pinn, who met while living in a warehouse in North London. After being evicted on short notice, they were left homeless for a period of a year: "Our first ep was made when we were homeless, each track in a different environment. We’ve written tracks in garages, railway arches, office blocks, garden sheds and a law students uni room." They made a name for themselves as organisers and DJs of illegal squat raves in London and were described by 'Electronic Beats' as "pure punk in the truest sense, possessed of a strong DIY spirit and a no-fucks-given attitude." Rou has cited their lifestyle as an inspiration for their name: "Being chased by police and opening buildings to squat is a funny way to live. The harsh reality of life – not just for us, but the people we see around us every day – is what our music is about, and the reason why we're called CRIM3S."

They debuted with a self-titled EP on Black Bus Records in December 2011. In 2013, they self-released their second EP, Stay Ugly.

FADE
Crim3s Lyrics

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From a minute to a day, i'm fed with air that's cut, from the voice the of the weak that knows its not enough.

From a minute to a day, i stand not far apart, from the passing shoulders who thought they stood alone.

Who's that dreaming
Dreaming no truth.

Forgiveness for memory i refuse to know a world.

Who's that dreaming
Dreaming no truth.

Between me and myself i cant meet a world.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Crim3s's song FADE seem to be talking about a feeling of emptiness and disconnection from the world around them. The first two lines describe feeling suffocated, as if the air they are breathing is not enough, and being surrounded by people who feel similarly disconnected, even if they don't realize it. The lines "Who's that dreaming, dreaming no truth" suggest that the singer sees others around them living in a dream world, not facing reality, which they find frustrating. The lines "Forgiveness for memory I refuse to know a world" suggest that the singer is trying to let go of a past that is painful or traumatic, but they are struggling to do so, and ultimately feel trapped and unable to connect with the world around them.

The lyrics overall convey a sense of isolation and frustration. The singer feels like they are unable to connect with others and the world around them, and the mention of dreaming suggests a feeling of being trapped in their own thoughts and unable to see or find a way out of their current state. The repetition of the line "Who's that dreaming, dreaming no truth" emphasizes a sense of distance and disconnection, highlighting the gap between the singer and those around them who are living in their own imagined realities.

Line by Line Meaning

From a minute to a day, i'm fed with air that's cut, from the voice the of the weak that knows its not enough.
Whether it be for a short while or a long period of time, I constantly hear words that lack substance and sincerity, coming from those who are aware of their own inadequacy.

From a minute to a day, i stand not far apart, from the passing shoulders who thought they stood alone.
As time passes by, I find myself next to individuals who used to confidently stand alone, yet now walk by with haste, without acknowledgement.

Who's that dreaming Dreaming no truth.
I question the identity of this person who is dreaming; their dream lacking any truthful meaning.

Forgiveness for memory i refuse to know a world.
I reject the notion of forgiving and moving on from what has already happened, instead opting to distance myself from the world and the memories that come with it.

Who's that dreaming Dreaming no truth.
Once again, I ponder the identity of the person who dreams, but this time noting the lack of truth within their dreams.

Between me and myself i cant meet a world.
I struggle to connect with the world around me, finding it difficult to reconcile my own thoughts and emotions with reality.

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