Crystal
Halford Lyrics


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Smell your world when you come
I won't make a victim
I lie awake and I'm forsaken

From all the holes in my time
You saved up for this true lie
The devil bides her time in waiting
And still she comes

Crystallized in paranoia
Lost yourself inside her madness
Beast has glazed your being
With its torture

All the faults in your life
This suffering can't be mine
The curse will grow with what you prey for

And still she comes

She's calling
I'm falling
She makes me mine
Still calling
I'm crawling
She is benign

Smell your world when you came
Now I am a victim
I lie awake, I swim inside you





And still she comes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Halford's song Crystal delve into the theme of obsession and the dangers that come with it. The first verse sets the tone with the lyrics "Smell your world when you come; I won't make a victim; I lie awake and I'm forsaken; from all the holes in my time." These lines suggest that the singer is experiencing a sense of unease and uncertainty about the person who has entered their life. The line "I won't make a victim" implies that they are trying to maintain some level of control, but the haunting voice of the "devil" echoes through the lyrics as they wait for their prey.


In the chorus, Halford sings "Crystallized in paranoia; lost yourself inside her madness; beast has glazed your being with its torture." These lines depict the singer's descent into madness and the idea that they have become ensnared by the object of their obsession. The lyrics "she makes me mine; still calling, I'm crawling; she is benign" suggest that the singer has little power to resist the temptation of this person, even though they are aware of the potential harm.


In the final verse, the lines "Now I am a victim; I lie awake, I swim inside you; and still she comes" convey the idea that the singer has now become the victim of their own obsession, unable to escape from its grip. Overall, the lyrics to Crystal paint a vivid picture of the dangers of obsession and the lasting impact it can have on one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Smell your world when you come
As soon as you enter my world, I am able to sense your presence


I won't make a victim
I refuse to be a helpless victim of your manipulation


I lie awake and I'm forsaken
I cannot rest and feel abandoned


From all the holes in my time
All the gaps and emptiness in my life


You saved up for this true lie
You planned for and cultivated this deceitful situation


The devil bides her time in waiting
Evil patiently waits for the opportune moment to strike


And still she comes
Despite my attempts to resist, the danger continues to approach


Crystallized in paranoia
Trapped and frozen by fear and suspicion


Lost yourself inside her madness
You become consumed by the insanity that surrounds you


Beast has glazed your being
A terrible creature has overcome and coated your essence


With its torture
Subjected to unbearable suffering


All the faults in your life
Every flaw and mistake you have made


This suffering can't be mine
I am not responsible for your pain and emotional distress


The curse will grow with what you prey for
Your desires will only lead to more misfortune and suffering


She's calling
The danger is beckoning to you


I'm falling
I am losing the fight against temptation


She makes me mine
The danger has taken control of me


Still calling
The temptation persists


I'm crawling
I am desperately trying to resist


She is benign
The danger appears harmless, but is secretly destructive


Smell your world when you came
Your arrival has tainted and corrupted my surroundings


Now I am a victim
I have been preyed upon and taken advantage of


I lie awake, I swim inside you
I am restless and completely enveloped by your influence


And still she comes
The cycle of danger and temptation continues unabated




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BAXTER, ROBERT HALFORD, ROGER RAMIREZ

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Oscar Olivera

Smell your world when you come
I won't make a victim
I lie awake and I'm forsaken

From all the holes in my time
You saved up for this true lie
The devil bides her time in waiting

And still she comes

Crystallized in paranoia
Lost yourself inside her madness
Beast has glazed your being
With its torture

All the faults in your life
This suffering can't be mine
The curse will grow with what you prey for

And still she comes

She's calling
I'm falling
She makes me mine
Still calling
I'm crawling
She is benign

Smell your world when you came
Now I am a victim
I lie awake, I swim inside you

And still she comes



Dwane Noble

Smell your world when you come
I won't make a victim
I lie awake and I'm forsaken

From all the holes in my time
You saved up for this true lie
The devil bides her time in waiting

And still she comes
Crystallized in paranoia
Lost yourself inside her madness
Beast has glazed your being
With its torture

All the faults in your life
This suffering can't be mine
The curse will grow with what you prey for

And still she comes
She's calling
I'm falling
She makes me mine
Still calling
I'm crawling
She is benign

Smell your world when you came
Now I am a victim
I lie awake - I swim inside you

And still she comes...



All comments from YouTube:

Jose francisco Carreira

Este vocalista,es buenísimo y su voz.... Es alucinante..k voz.... Da gusto oírle.....insuperable es un 10.....🤘🤘🤘

JEFFREY POPE

Halford ROCKS

Enrico Franchi

I love this song

Gerald Ashby

Same bro to the bone!

Oscar Olivera

Smell your world when you come
I won't make a victim
I lie awake and I'm forsaken

From all the holes in my time
You saved up for this true lie
The devil bides her time in waiting

And still she comes

Crystallized in paranoia
Lost yourself inside her madness
Beast has glazed your being
With its torture

All the faults in your life
This suffering can't be mine
The curse will grow with what you prey for

And still she comes

She's calling
I'm falling
She makes me mine
Still calling
I'm crawling
She is benign

Smell your world when you came
Now I am a victim
I lie awake, I swim inside you

And still she comes

Carlos Moura

The best Halford album career out of Priest.

channel5980

@Diego Martinez Nah, this album.

Bruce Bain

THEE ONLY! MORE THAN BESTEST SINGING AND SONGS R FROM ALL ONLY!,.."ROB HALFORD"!😘🌹

JacksonRedRum

This is the MetalGod

Dwane Noble

Smell your world when you come
I won't make a victim
I lie awake and I'm forsaken

From all the holes in my time
You saved up for this true lie
The devil bides her time in waiting

And still she comes
Crystallized in paranoia
Lost yourself inside her madness
Beast has glazed your being
With its torture

All the faults in your life
This suffering can't be mine
The curse will grow with what you prey for

And still she comes
She's calling
I'm falling
She makes me mine
Still calling
I'm crawling
She is benign

Smell your world when you came
Now I am a victim
I lie awake - I swim inside you

And still she comes...

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