Criminal
Five Knives Lyrics


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Fast cars
Fast hearts
Break hard
Can't stop

Highjack
Like that
You can take the highway
I'ma do it my way

Hot dimes
Got mine
Do time
Don't mind

My turn
Gon' burn
Tie me up in handcuffs
I'ma keep on lighting up

I'm a criminal
I ain't gonna slow down
Got the kiss of death yeah
This is ride or die now
I'm a criminal
Stealing hearts all over town
Reaching in and pulling out
Yeah I get around I'm
Breaking in
Tagging it
Running shit
Go head and watch me
Rule the world
Take it all
I'm a criminal
I'm a criminal

Go deep
Get free
Take me
Morphine

Drink love
So rough
Even when I'm locked up
I'll still be a killa

I'm a criminal
I ain't gonna slow down
Got the kiss of death yeah
This is ride or die now
I'm a criminal
Stealing hearts all over town
Reaching in and pulling out
Yeah I get around I'm
Breaking in
Tagging it
Running shit
Go head and watch me
Rule the world
Take it all
I'm a criminal
I'm a criminal

I'm a criminal
I ain't gonna slow down
Got the kiss of death yeah
This is ride or die now
I'm a criminal
Stealing hearts all over town
Reaching in and pulling out
Yeah I get around I'm

I'm a criminal
I ain't gonna slow down
Got the kiss of death yeah
This is ride or die now
I'm a criminal
Stealing hearts all over town
Reaching in and pulling out
Yeah I get around I'm
Breaking in
Tagging it
Running shit
Go head and watch me
Rule the world
Take it all
I'm a criminal
I'm a criminal

I'm a criminal





I'm a criminal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Five Knives's song "Criminal" describe an individual who embraces their rebellious nature and is unapologetic about it. The song is essentially an anthem for those who live life on the edge and take risks without hesitation. The opening lines suggest that the person in question is always on the move, using fast cars and possessing a quick heart. They take risks and break hard, seemingly addicted to the thrill that comes with it all.


The lyrics also acknowledge that there are consequences to living life this way, with the lines "Hot dimes, got mine, do time, don't mind" hinting at the possibility of getting caught and serving time. Despite this, the individual maintains their defiant attitude, declaring "tie me up in handcuffs, I'ma keep on lighting up." The repeated refrain of "I'm a criminal" reinforces the message that this person sees themselves as a rule-breaker and is not ashamed of it.


The song is an interesting blend of rock and electronic music genres, with heavy beats and guitar riffs adding to the overall rebellious vibe of the track. The use of the word "morphine" in the second verse suggests that the intense thrill-seeking behavior is almost like a drug to the person in question.


Line by Line Meaning

Fast cars
Moving quickly with my heart beating fast.


Fast hearts
My heart beating quickly while moving fast.


Break hard
Braking hard to stop the momentum.


Can't stop
Unable to stop the forward motion and adrenaline rush.


Highjack
Taking control of the situation directly and forcefully.


Like that
Doing what I want, how I want, and when I want to.


You can take the highway
You can choose to take the easy route to safety.


I'ma do it my way
I'll take control of the situation and do what I want.


Hot dimes
Attractive and desirable people.


Got mine
I've already achieved what I want.


Do time
Serving time in jail for my crimes.


Don't mind
Not bothered by the consequences of my actions.


My turn
Now it's my time to act and create chaos.


Gon' burn
Continuing to act, no matter the consequences and carrying the guilt.


Tie me up in handcuffs
Being arrested and restrained by law enforcement.


I'ma keep on lighting up
I'm going to keep causing chaos no matter what.


I'm a criminal
I'm someone who breaks the law knowingly and recklessly.


I ain't gonna slow down
I'm not going to stop even when my actions could lead to my own downfall.


Got the kiss of death yeah
I've crossed the line that leads to jail or death.


This is ride or die now
I'm going to continue taking risks and making dangerous decisions.


Stealing hearts all over town
Causing chaos and excitement everywhere I go.


Reaching in and pulling out
Taking what I want, no matter the cost.


Yeah I get around I'm
I'm always on the move, creating chaos wherever I go.


Breaking in
Entering a place by force, usually to steal or cause damage.


Tagging it
Leaving my mark behind, usually by graffiti.


Running shit
Taking control of the situation and doing whatever I want.


Go head and watch me
Watch as I create chaos and destruction, showing off my power.


Rule the world
Exerting my control over everything and everyone around me.


Take it all
Taking everything I want, with no regard for anyone else.


Go deep
Going all in, taking risks and being reckless.


Get free
Breaking free of the constraints of society and the law.


Take me
Having a devil-may-care attitude and being open to any dangerous situation.


Morphine
An escape from reality, whether it's through drugs or reckless behavior.


Drink love
Taking risks for love, even if it's dangerous and harmful.


So rough
The inherent danger and violence that come with my lifestyle.


Even when I'm locked up
Even when I'm in jail, my spirit remains free and rebellious.


I'll still be a killa
I'll continue to thrive in the dangerous and lawless lifestyle, even if it leads to my own destruction.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., RED BULL MEDIA HOUSE NA, INC.
Written by: ERIN BECK, ZACHARY JAMES HALL, NATHAN LAMAR BARLOWE

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Comments from YouTube:

Carson A

LOVE this song!!! I'd pay good money for an official instrumental version 💗🔥

Grant Wenzel

That bass drop is insane

James Cellum

Saw them at E-Zoo yesterday and totally loved them.

Josh Lagerquist

Woww heard them last last night on Sirius radio and also flipped. Check out Savages amazing

Hey there Dontworryboutit

Why aren't these guys bigger?

Lee

+Corey Dontworryboutit They've just debuted really, after all this is off their debut album, "Savages" and this was uploaded the 21st so...Give them time, I'm sure they will be. ^~^

2013venjix

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