He approached his music with a new found freshness and decided to put some songs down on record. His grandmother told him he had a distant cousin in London in the music business. Borrowing money from those that would lend it, he recorded his demo and sent it off to his cousin, renowned producer and film composer, David Arnold (Bjork, James Bond). Arnold liked what he heard and provided enough money for Damien to buy his own mobile studio.
Damien Rice formerly sang with Lisa Hannigan and released his debut solo album, O, in Ireland in early 2002. In July 2002 O was released in the UK and it received widespread critical acclaim. In June 2003 O was released in the USA and Europe, with Rice appearing on The Letterman Show and receiving more acclaim from publications such as Rolling Stone, Newsweek and The Boston Globe. Arnold joined him on stage in New York to perform a version of the Björk/Arnold track Play Dead.
He gained further popularity after some of his most famous songs were included in the media. An example of this is 9 Crimes used in the soundtrack of the summer blockbuster Shrek Three and The Blower's Daughter was featured in the movie Closer. Delicate was also featured in the hit T.V. show Lost.
Damien Rice is an intense live act - with emphasis laid on emotional intensity and experiments, rather than technical perfection. At a 2005 concert, for instance, he threw out big cheeses to the audience. This can sometimes be more demanding for the listener than the radio hit edit of the song Cannonball suggests. 'Cannonball' was re-mixed in 2004, for UK radio, to make it more radio-friendly. Rice later was reported to be very unhappy with it, saying to Tom Dunne on PetSounds (Today FM) that he did not "...really like it". He stated that he had allowed the remix to go through only if he signed a contract that would forbid anyone from ever remixing one of his songs ever again.
Damien spent 2004 and 2005 recording the follow-up to O. The album, 9, was released in Ireland on November 3, 2006, on November 6 in the rest of Europe, and in North America on November 14, 2006. Even though the new album maintained Rice's sense of "emotionality," some argued that it did so through volume and intensity rather than with the reflection and lyrical commentary that characterized his first release, O.
Rice has also developed a reputation as a live performer, selling out at venues across Europe and the United States. He is a performer who gives a lot of himself to the audience.
As of March 25th, 2007, this was posted on the Damien Rice official website: After much thought and discussion Damien has decided that his professional relationship with Lisa Hannigan has run its creative course. As a result Lisa will not be appearing at any of the upcoming live shows. Lisa is embarking on her own artistic endeavours and there are no plans for them to work together in the foreseeable future. The current band on tour at the moment are - Damien Rice, Joel Shearer, Shane Fitzsimons, Tom Osander, and Vyvienne Long.
Rumors that Damien Rice is currently dating Mélanie Laurent, a French actress, has not been verified. However, there have been reports that he is working with the actress to record her debut album.
9 Crimes
Damien Rice Lyrics
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This is not what I do
It's the wrong kind of place
To be thinking of you
It's the wrong time
For somebody new
It's a small crime
And I've got no excuse
Is that alright, yeah?
Give my gun away when it's loaded?
Is that alright, yeah?
If you don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it?
Is that alright, yeah?
Give my gun away when it's loaded?
Is that alright yeah?
With you?
Leave me out with the waste
This is not what I do
It's the wrong kind of place
To be cheating on you
It's the wrong time
But she's pulling me through
It's a small crime
And I've got no excuse
And is that alright, yeah?
Give my gun away when it's loaded? (Is that alright, yeah?)
Is that alright, yeah?
If you don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it? (Is that alright, yeah?)
Is that alright, yeah?
If I give my gun away when it's loaded? (Is that alright, yeah?)
Is that alright
Is that alright with you?
Is that alright, yeah?
If I give my gun away when it's loaded? (Is that alright, yeah?)
Is that alright, yeah?
You don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it? (Is that alright, yeah?)
Is that alright with you?
If I give my gun away when it's loaded? (Is that alright, yeah?)
Is that alright?
Is that alright with you?
Is that alright, yeah? (Give my gun away when it's loaded)
Is that alright, yeah? (If you don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it?)
Is that alright, yeah? (Give my gun away when it's loaded)
Is that alright? Is that alright?
Is that alright with you?
No
The lyrics to Damien Rice's "9 Crimes" portray a conflicted and guilt-ridden person who is torn between two love interests. The beginning of the song includes the lyrics "Leave me out with the waste, This is not what I do" which suggests that the singer feels like they're in a place they shouldn't be. However, they're still thinking of someone and it's the wrong time for someone new.
The singer acknowledges their wrongdoing, calling it a small crime, but admits they have no excuse. The repetition of "Is that alright yeah?" and "Give my gun away when it's loaded" ties the internal and external tension together. The singer plausibly feels helpless and out of control, giving away his gun when he is no longer in a position to make sound judgments. The song could be a passionate plea to this second love interest, asking them to forgive his mistakes and accept him, offering himself up to them "loaded gun" and all.
The simple and repetitive chorus adds to the revealing quality of the song, stressing the desperate cries of the singer while also attempting to engage the listener. This song evokes the feeling of heartbreak and guilt, with Damien's expressive and emotional performance intensifying our emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave me out with the waste
Abandon me with the garbage, where I belong.
This is not what I do
Being in this state is not typical for me.
It's the wrong kind of place
The setting is unsuitable for the current situation.
To be thinking of you
It is inappropriate to be reflecting on you at this time.
It's the wrong time
This moment is not the best for new developments.
For somebody new
It is not appropriate for me to be involved with someone else.
It's a small crime
My mistake may seem insignificant, but it still happened.
And I've got no excuse
I am unable to justify my actions.
Is that alright yeah?
Is it acceptable to you under these conditions?
Give my gun away when it's loaded
I am willing to relinquish control even when there is danger involved.
If you don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it
If you do not cause harm, I cannot make sense of my emotions.
With you?
In your presence?
To be cheating on you
This is not acceptable behavior while in a committed relationship with you.
But she's pulling me through
I am being influenced and led by someone else.
Is that alright
Are you okay with that?
You don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it
If you do not cause me pain, I am unable to cope.
If I give my gun away when it's loaded
I am willing to let go of control even if things seem dangerous.
Is that alright with you?
Do my actions and choices sit well with you?
Is that alright?
Are you okay with how things are currently unfolding?
No
The answer is negative.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAMIEN GEORGE RICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@prateekgangwal8362
Leave me out with the waste
This is not what I do
It's the wrong kind of place
To be thinking of you
It's the wrong time
For somebody new
It's a small crime
And I've got no excuse
Is that alright?
Give my gun away when it's loaded
Is that alright?
If you don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it
Is that alright?
Give my gun away when it's loaded
Is that alright
Is that alright with you?
Leave me out with the waste
This is not what I do
It's the wrong kind of place
To be cheating on you
It's the wrong time
But she's pulling me through
It's a small crime
And I've got no excuse
Is that alright?
Give my gun away when it's loaded
Is that alright?
If you don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it
Is that alright?
Give my gun away when it's loaded
Is that alright
Is that alright with you?
Is that alright?
Is that alright?
Is that alright with you?
Is that alright?
Is that alright?
Is that alright with you?
No
@gorjessangel
if you’re still here in 2024 and were there when this song came out, I love you and keep going
@senseweaver01
Why do I have to meet your weirdly specific expectations? You're just some random
@gorjessangel
@@senseweaver01 because if you were around to listen to this when it came out, you have great taste in music and were more than likely going through something difficult at the time. Sorry you’re a child 🤷♀️
@gorjessangel
@@senseweaver01 you look like a weird kid that people are nice too because they’re afraid he might snap
@gorjessangel
@@senseweaver01 you look like a kid people would be weirdly suspicious of and nice to just in case he snapped 👀
@senseweaver01
@@gorjessangel I was around long before this song came out. Why are you insulting me? You don't even know what I look like
@phun1901
I only come back to Damien when I'm depressed.
@jakubvelitek1825
Me also :(
@marconero1537
Too, friend
@ST.Chiro1
Doesn't it make u worse?