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.

Pansy
Crim3s Lyrics

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I run,
run far

cowards follow

dead white
and blind to reality

so here we are.
so here we are.

deaf to reality
death to reality

here we are.
here we are.

im sick of this pity
mark my hate
hung up

dead white
and blind to reality

so here we are.
so here we are.

deaf to reality
death to reality

here we are.
here we are.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Pansy" by Crim3s establish a sense of urgency and restlessness. The singer seems to be fleeing from something, and the repetition of the phrase "run, run far" emphasizes this feeling. However, it quickly becomes clear that the singer is not alone. They refer to their followers as "cowards," implying that they are not following out of a sense of bravery or conviction, but rather out of fear or desperation. The lines "dead white and blind to reality" further underscore the idea that the singer and their followers are disconnected from the real world and perhaps even living in a state of denial or delusion.

The chorus is a stark repetition of the phrase "here we are," suggesting that this group of people, led by the singer, has arrived at some sort of precipice. The lines "deaf to reality / death to reality" suggest that this group is actively rejecting or suppressing the truth, even to the point of destruction. The final lines of the song express frustration and anger: the singer is "sick of this pity" and "mark[ing] [their] hate." The phrase "hung up" is ambiguous - it could mean that the singer is literally hung up or stuck, or it could mean that they are fixated on something in a more abstract sense. Either way, the repetition of the phrase "dead white and blind to reality" emphasizes that this group is not just disillusioned, but actively dangerous.

Line by Line Meaning

I run,
I flee from the situation or problem at hand.

run far
I put distance between myself and the issue.

cowards follow
Others who lack courage or bravery join me.

dead white
Those who are emotionally detached or apathetic to others' suffering.

and blind to reality
Unable or unwilling to see and acknowledge the truth.

so here we are.
We find ourselves in this situation or state of being.

deaf to reality
Ignoring or disregarding the truth.

death to reality
The truth is being destroyed, ignored, or mocked.

im sick of this pity
I'm tired of being treated with sympathy or patronized.

mark my hate
I want others to recognize and acknowledge my anger or resentment.

hung up
Stuck or unable to move forward from a certain feeling or situation.