Crime
Grey Lyrics


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Tipping toeing down your spine when everyone's around
Kiss me hard forget them judging eyes
Who cares about what is to come no I don't fear the night
Let's show 'em what it is to be alive

If nothing is for keeps, can I keep you just for a minute?
I don't know what's real but I really wanna feel you now
Get a little too close can I stop your heart for a moment?

If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?
If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?
If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?

Shed your layer lay with me let's waste a little time
And if it all burns down well that's just life
Ooh we're all going anyways
So let's let it out too loud

If nothing is for keeps, can I keep you just for a minute?
I don't know what's real but I really wanna feel you now
Get a little too close can I stop your heart for a moment?

If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?
If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?




If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?
If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?

Overall Meaning

Grey's song "Crime" portrays the sense of freedom and carelessness in love. The lyrics convey the idea that one should not fear what others think and embrace the intensity of the moment. The first verse describes the act of being discreet in public, but with a partner, the rules do not apply to them. Grey urges their partner to disregard the judging eyes of onlookers and live in the moment, thereby showing the world what it means to be alive.


The chorus begins with a question, "If nothing is for keeps, can I keep you just for a minute?" This line, representing the uncertainty of love, asks if the moment can be preserved just for a little while, even if it is not something forever. The second line, "I don't know what's real but I really wanna feel you now," encapsulates the essence of the song, where the singer isn't sure about the authenticity of the love, still desires to be engulfed in it regardless. The third line, "Get a little too close can I stop your heart for a moment?" accentuates the intensity of the moment, taking the romance to its heights. The chorus finishes with the recurring statement, "If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?" suggesting that one should love freely and not let anyone define their actions.


In the second verse, Grey implores their partner to let go of their inhibitions and live a little. "Shed your layer lay with me let's waste a little time," represents that they should enjoy the moment's beauty without worrying about what follows. "And if it all burns down well that's just life," symbolizes that nothing lasts forever, and if their romance does ultimately end, it's okay, and they should embrace the journey rather than the destination.


Line by Line Meaning

Tipping toeing down your spine when everyone's around
Caressing your body discreetly in public when there are people around


Kiss me hard forget them judging eyes
Kiss me passionately and disregard the disapproving glares of others


Who cares about what is to come no I don't fear the night
Not worrying about the future and being fearless about the unknown


Let's show 'em what it is to be alive
Let's prove to others what it means to truly live


If nothing is for keeps, can I keep you just for a minute?
Since nothing is permanent, can I have you just for a short while?


I don't know what's real but I really wanna feel you now
Uncertain about reality but has an intense desire to physically connect with you in the present moment


Get a little too close can I stop your heart for a moment?
Getting extremely intimate to the point where it takes your breath away


If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?
If I'm not concerned about societal norms, is that a wrongdoing?


Shed your layer lay with me let's waste a little time
Take off your guardedness and relax with me, let's enjoy some leisure time


And if it all burns down well that's just life
If everything falls apart, that's just a part of life


Ooh we're all going anyways
We're all going to eventually leave this world


So let's let it out too loud
Let's express ourselves unapologetically and boldly


If nothing is for keeps, can I keep you just for a minute?
Since nothing is permanent, can I have you just for a short while?


I don't know what's real but I really wanna feel you now
Uncertain about reality but has an intense desire to physically connect with you in the present moment


Get a little too close can I stop your heart for a moment?
Getting extremely intimate to the point where it takes your breath away


If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?
If I'm not concerned about societal norms, is that a wrongdoing?


If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?
If I'm not concerned about societal norms, is that a wrongdoing?


If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?
If I'm not concerned about societal norms, is that a wrongdoing?


If I don't even care, is that really such a crime?
If I'm not concerned about societal norms, is that a wrongdoing?




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Kyle Trewartha, Linnea Sodahl, Michael Trewartha, Pauline Skott, Rotana Tarabzouni, Tom Meredith

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@greymusic

we really just made this video so we had an excuse to drive cars in LA with skott, hope you guys enjoy!

@Minjaykee

Grey when I went to the echo tour for zedd, I couldn't stop saying how amazing you guys were and that you guys should have your own show! Always love the live music

@faridtadros9373

Like yeah we were bored as fuck so when we were driving our cars we said to each other ,why wonโ€™t we shoot a video for our new song ,And what were the odds we had a camera with us
Like yeah grey we believe youโ€™re cool AF.
But TBH the song was so cool

@navneet1464

FREAKIN FANTASTIC SONG MAN! KEEP IT UP GUYS!!

@jamie285

someone pls tell me what kind of car that is in the video

@fannibala

i think im fallin in love with u boys

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@luzz4206

I love this track till now and I donโ€™t understand how this masterpiece is so underrated.
Grey needs more recognition as an artistโ€™s
I love their music.

@jesuismt17

Arrangement, lyrics, melodies, everything's perfect. Love this song so much.

@MadhurBatraMusic

These guys are one of the finest record producers I've come across. Hope they never stop making music!

@justsomerndmusician

Really love all these percussion elements you use and the small details everywhere. Amazing.

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