Number 1 Crush
Garbage Lyrics


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I would die for you
I would die for you
I've been dying just to feel you by my side
To know that you're mine

I will cry for you
I will cry for you
I will wash away your pain with all my tears
And drown your fear

I will pray for you
I will pray for you
I will sell my soul for something pure and true
Someone like you

See your face ever place that I walk in
Hear your voice every time that I'm talking
You will believe in me
And I will never be ignored

I will burn for you
Feel pain for you
I will twist the knife and bleed my aching heart
And tear it apart

I will lie for you
Beg and steal for you
I will crawl on hands and knees until you see
You're just like me

Violate all the love that I'm missing
Throw away all the pain that I'm living
You will believe in me
And I could never be ignored

I would die for you
I would kill for you
I would steal for you
I'd do time for you
I would wait for you
I'd make room for you
I'd sail ships for you
To be close to you
To be part of you
'Cause I believe in you




I believe in you
I would die for you

Overall Meaning

" #1 Crush" by Garbage is a haunting love song expressing extreme devotion, obsession, and sacrifice. The lyrics consist of the singer pledging their willingness to do anything to be near the object of their desire. The chorus repeats the phrase "I would die for you," emphasizing the intensity of their emotions. The first three stanzas reveal the extent of the singer's devotion, promising to cry, pray and burn for the subject of their affection. The fourth stanza reveals that the singer sees the object of their love everywhere they go, creating a sense of a need to possess them. The bridge of the song contains the most fervent pledge of devotion, declaring that the singer would kill, steal, and do time to prove their dedication.


Line by Line Meaning

I would die for you
I am so devoted to you that I am willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.


I've been dying just to feel you by my side
My longing for you is so intense that it feels like a part of me is dying without you.


To know that you're mine
Having you as my own would be the ultimate fulfillment of my desires.


I will cry for you
The depth of my love for you is so strong that I am moved to tears at the thought of your pain.


I will wash away your pain with all my tears
I am willing to shed all of my tears to alleviate your suffering - your pain is my pain.


And drown your fear
I am committed to reassuring you and helping you escape the grips of fear.


I will pray for you
I am devoutly praying for good to come your way - I want nothing but the best for you.


I will sell my soul for something pure and true
I am so desperate to find something truly meaningful and pure that I would sacrifice anything for it.


Someone like you
I yearn to find someone who embodies the qualities I value most - and see those traits present in you.


See your face ever place that I walk in
Your presence feels all-consuming and ever-present, even when you're not physically there.


Hear your voice every time that I'm talking
Your words and thoughts pervade my consciousness to the point that I feel like I am always communicating with you.


You will believe in me
I am so deeply committed to you and have shown so much passion that I know you will begin to place your trust in me.


And I will never be ignored
My devotion to you is so unwavering that I know I will always command your attention and affection.


I will burn for you
My passion for you is so intense and all-consuming that I feel like I am on fire for you.


Feel pain for you
The pain you experience is pain that I feel as well - your struggles are my own.


I will twist the knife and bleed my aching heart
I am willing to put myself through immense pain and heartache for the sake of being with you - even if it causes me great harm.


And tear it apart
The love I feel is so intense that it can feel like it is ripping me apart from the inside out.


I will lie for you
I am so committed to your happiness that I am willing to bend the truth and deceive others if it means helping you.


Beg and steal for you
I am willing to resort to extreme measures if it means being able to make things right for you and secure your happiness.


I will crawl on hands and knees until you see
I am willing to humble myself and lower myself to any extent necessary to prove my devotion to you.


You're just like me
I see so much of myself in you - our similarities make me feel even closer to you.


Violate all the love that I'm missing
I am so desperate to find true love and happiness that I am willing to risk everything and violate social norms to achieve it.


Throw away all the pain that I'm living
I am hopeful that our connection will help me to forget all of the painful experiences I've endured in life thus far.


I would kill for you
The level of adoration I hold for you is so great that I am willing to go to extreme lengths and commit acts I normally wouldn't imagine doing.


I'd make room for you
In my life, there will always be space and time for you - you hold a special and irreplaceable place in my heart.


I'd sail ships for you
I would travel any distance and overcome any obstacle in order to be with you.


To be close to you
Nothing else in this world matters as much as being in your presence and loving you unconditionally.


To be part of you
I dream of being intricately and deeply connected to you - to be a part of your journey and your identity.


'Cause I believe in you
I am certain that you are meant to be a part of my life and that we share a special destiny that cannot be denied.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRYAN DAVID VIG, DOUGLAS ELWIN ERICKSON, SHIRLEY ANN MANSON, STEVE W. MARKER

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