Char
Crystal Castles Lyrics
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And there's nothing that I can do
A century of your priceless time
To commit a victimless crime
Vow to cares your rashes
Vow to punish with lashes
You can hide inside my locket
Put a leash on when they walk you
Do they chastise you when you stray
Sallow skin and they can't look away
Start a collection of brine
Because all you do is cry
Wood ticks whisper to console you
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
I'm afraid they're gonna find you
And there's nothing that i can do
A century of your priceless time
To commit a victimless crime
Vow to cares your rashes
Vow to punish with lashes
You can hide inside my locket
Put a leash on when they walk you
Next year say you didnt want to
Do they chastise you when you stray
Sallow skin and they can't look away
Start a collection of brine
Because all you do is cry
Wood ticks whisper to console you
And there's nothing that I can do
A century of your priceless time
To commit a victimless crime
A century of your priceless time
The lyrics to Crystal Castles’ “Char” are cryptic and haunting, leaving much open to interpretation. The song seems to be about a person who is afraid for someone else, whom they cannot save from being found and punished for a “victimless crime.” The singer seems to feel powerless, unable to come to the person’s aid. The imagery of “vow[ing] to care [for someone’s] rashes” and “punish[ing] with lashes” is unsettling and implies a relationship of dominance and subservience. The lines “sallow skin and they can't look away” and “wood ticks whisper to console you” paint a vivid picture of a person in despair and isolation. The repeated line “all you do is cry” suggests that the person is overwhelmed by their circumstances and unlikely to find a way out. The final line “a century of your priceless time” seems to refer to the idea that time is limited and it is a tragedy to waste it on suffering.
There are many possible interpretations of this song, but some of the themes it touches on include powerlessness, domination, isolation, and despair. The lyrics are cryptic and poetic, leaving much open to interpretation. The repetition of “all you do is cry” throughout the song serves to emphasize the despair of the situation. The idea that “there’s nothing that I can do” is a recurring theme, suggesting that the person speaking is struggling to find a way to help the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm afraid they're gonna find you
The singer is fearful that someone will discover the person they are addressing.
And there's nothing that I can do
The singer regrets not being able to help the person they are addressing.
A century of your priceless time
The person addressed has spent a significant amount of time on something, possibly something that they regret.
To commit a victimless crime
The person addressed has done something that they consider to be harmless, but may be seen as wrong by others.
Vow to cares your rashes
There is a promise to take care of the person addressed, specifically to help heal their emotional wounds.
Vow to punish with lashes
There is a promise to punish those who have caused harm to the person addressed.
You can hide inside my locket
The singer offers protection and safety to the person addressed.
Put a leash on when they walk you
The person addressed may need to be controlled or monitored when interacting with others.
Next year say you didn't want to
The person addressed may regret something they have done and wish to distance themselves from it in the future.
Do they chastise you when you stray
The person addressed may face criticism or punishment when they deviate from what is expected or acceptable.
Sallow skin and they can't look away
The person addressed may have a noticeable physical feature that makes them stand out and draws attention from others.
Start a collection of brine
The person addressed may have a tendency to cry frequently.
Because all you do is cry
The person addressed is seen as being excessively emotional and prone to tears.
Wood ticks whisper to console you
The singer offers comfort and support to the person addressed.
And there's nothing that I can do
The singer reiterates their regret at not being able to help the person addressed.
A century of your priceless time
The repetition of this line emphasizes the amount of time the person addressed has spent on something.
To commit a victimless crime
The repetition of this line emphasizes the idea that the person addressed has done something they consider harmless but others may not.
All you do is cry
The repetition of this line emphasizes how the singer sees the person addressed as being overly emotional and prone to tears.
All you do is cry
Repetition of this line reinforces the idea that the person addressed cries frequently.
All you do is cry
Repetition of this line continues to emphasize the person addressed's emotional fragility.
All you do is cry
Repetition of this line serves as a harsh judgment on the person addressed's inability to control their emotions.
All you do is cry
Repetition of this line further emphasizes the artist's belief that the person addressed is excessively emotional.
Writer(s): Ethan Kath, Au Vyst
Contributed by Ruby Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LYRICS
I'm afraid they're gonna find you
And there's nothing that I can do
A century of your priceless time
To commit a victimless crime
Vow to caress your rashes
Vow to punish with lashes
You can hide inside my locket
Put a leash on when they walk you
Next year say you didn't want to
Do they chastise you when you stray
Sallow skin and they can't look away
Start a collection of brine
Because all you do is cry
Wood ticks whisper to console you
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
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All you do is cry
All you do is cry
I'm afraid they're gonna find you
And there's nothing that I can do
A century of your priceless time
To commit a victimless crime
Vow to caress your rashes
Vow to punish with lashes
You can hide inside my locket
Put a leash on when they walk you
Next year say you didn't want to
Do they chastise you when you stray
Sallow skin and they can't look away
Start a collection of brine
Because all you do is cry
Wood ticks whisper to console you
And there's nothing that I can do
A century of your priceless time
To commit a victimless crime
A century of your priceless time
@vojtamalek4965
Lyrics:
I'm afraid they're gonna find you
And there's nothing that I can do
A century of your priceless time
To commit a victimless crime
Vow to cares your rashes
Vow to punish with lashes
You can hide inside my locket
Put a leash on when they walk you
Next year say you didnt want to
Do they chastise you when you stray
Sallow skin and they can't look away
Start a collection of brine
Because all you do is cry
Wood ticks whisper to console you
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
All you do is cry
I'm afraid they're gonna find you
And there's nothing that i can do
A century of your priceless time
To commit a victimless crime
Vow to cares your rashes
Vow to punish with lashes
You can hide inside my locket
Put a leash on when they walk you
Next year say you didnt want to
Do they chastise you when you stray
Sallow skin and they can't look away
Start a collection of brine
Because all you do is cry
Wood ticks whisper to console you
And there's nothing that I can do
A century of your priceless time
To commit a victimless crime
A century of your priceless time
@relfsito7
traducción según yo:
me temo que te encontrarán
y no habrá nada que yo pueda hacer.
todo un siglo perdido de tu invaluable tiempo
para consumar este crimen sin víctima.
promete que lamerás tus heridas,
promete que los castigarás a latigazos.
resguárdate cuando vengan a probarte,
refúgiate en mí; a la próxima diles que no quisiste.
de las pieles pálidas no apartarán su mirada;
te mortificarán si te desvías.
fluirá una colección de océanos
porque todo lo que harás es llorar;
y las termitas susurrarán para consolarte.
@sculppp
i wish i could listen to this for the first time again
@Misscollage
Listening for my first time!
@Neliboo10
This is my first time so I think I agree
@50ccog
It was only yesterday but same
@noocturnn
Me 2
@alive_death
literally…
@llCrimeWave
it bothers me so much when people say Edith is better than Alice... they are two completely different styles... both are very talented.
@Pandaface24
Yeah why is everything always a competition. Art is meant to celebrate diverse talents.
@mlo1290
I miss Alice tho. Her solo stuff doesn't really get me lol
@ToolFan
Edith is better than Alice.