Crime
Hospital Lyrics


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It's up to you to stay or leave
Because there is no card up my sleeve
You stole my soul and sucked my mind
It seems like i laid my whole life on the line
the more you'll give
the less you'll get
your life burns faster than my cigarette
when any time - it means no time
i know it's a crime

we play a neverending game
and we will always stay the same
and you will always be the one
and now what's done is really done
Some words can break your bones
Some tears are as heavy as stones
Even if you don't know why
Never say die

i am crawling through this city like a spy
i don't know why I am here
Maybe this is all because of the world ignoring me
And i know it's a sign
the more you'll give
the less you'll get
another reason for a cigarette




because any time - it means no time
i know it's a crime

Overall Meaning

The song "Crime" by Hospital is a powerful commentary on a toxic and unhealthy relationship. The lyrics describe a person who is being taken advantage of by their partner, who has stolen their soul and mind. The singer of the song acknowledges that they have put their whole life on the line for this person, but now recognizes that it is a crime to be treated this way. The repeated refrain of "the more you'll give, the less you'll get" highlights the one-sided and unsustainable nature of the relationship.


The song also explores the idea that some things, like words and tears, can be just as hurtful and damaging as physical violence. The line "Some words can break your bones, some tears are as heavy as stones" is particularly poignant and adds weight to the emotional toll of the situation.


The lyrics also touch on feelings of disconnection and isolation, with the singer feeling like they are "crawling through this city like a spy" and not knowing why they are there. This sense of being lost and alone is highlighted by the final lines of the song, which urge the listener to "never say die" in the face of adversity.


Overall, "Crime" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that encourages listeners to recognize and stand up to toxic and damaging relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

It's up to you to stay or leave
I cannot decide for you whether to stay or go.


Because there is no card up my sleeve
I have nothing hidden, no tricks up my sleeve.


You stole my soul and sucked my mind
You have taken my essence and consumed my thoughts.


It seems like I laid my whole life on the line
I have risked everything, given it all up, and put it all on the line.


The more you'll give
The more you give,


The less you'll get
The less you will receive in return.


Your life burns faster than my cigarette
Your life is being consumed more quickly than my cigarette burns.


When any time - it means no time
When 'any time' is said, it really means 'no time'.


I know it's a crime
I am aware that it is wrong.


We play a neverending game
We engage in an endless game.


And we will always stay the same
We will not change, we will remain the same.


And you will always be the one
You will forever be the one.


And now what's done is really done
What has been done is permanently done.


Some words can break your bones
Certain words can harm you as much as physical injuries.


Some tears are as heavy as stones
Some tears are extremely heavy and impactful.


Even if you don't know why
Even if you do not understand why.


Never say die
Never give up, keep fighting.


I am crawling through this city like a spy
I am moving through the city in a secretive and cautious manner.


I don't know why I am here
I am uncertain why I am in this place.


Maybe this is all because of the world ignoring me
Perhaps the world's lack of attention has led me here.


And I know it's a sign
I understand that this is a signal or message of some sort.


The more you'll give
The more you give,


The less you'll get
The less you will receive in return.


Another reason for a cigarette
An additional justification for smoking a cigarette.


Because any time - it means no time
Because saying 'any time' actually means there is no time.


I know it's a crime
I am aware that it is wrong.




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