Criminal
Issadora Ava Lyrics
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Keep me trembling
I can't undo what you have done
She said, "Are you listening?"
No, don't say anything
I found my lips pressed to her gun
Your friends are no fun
I'll still bite my tongue
All we ever do is run
Give me all your enemies
And feed my tendencies
And I'll still love you when we're gone
Your friends are no fun
All they wanna do is
I'll still bite my tongue
All we ever do is run
Kiss me til I feel no more
Til I'm no longer bored
I'm not the type to be alone
She said, "Have we met before?"
Or have I closed the door?
I don't know why you feel like home
Your friends are no fun
All they wanna do is
I'll still bite my tongue
All we ever do is run
Give me all your enemies
And feed my tendencies
And I'll still love you when we're gone
The lyrics of Issadora Ava's song "Criminal" explore the idea of a toxic relationship, where the singer's partner is overpowering and manipulative. The first stanza sets the tone, as the singer pleads for her partner to share all their darkest fears with her, even if it makes her shake with fear. She accepts that she can't undo the damage that has been done and tries to listen to her partner, who holds her at gunpoint. Throughout the song, the singer seems to be suffocating in the relationship, struggling to maintain her identity or control over her life. She feels like a captive and is reminded through the chorus that her partner's friends are threatening, and all she can do is run.
The second verse highlights the singer's willingness to take on her partner's enemies and feed her own dangerous tendencies to keep the relationship alive. She still loves her partner despite the toxicity of the relationship, and this love appears to keep her bound to the relationship. The final verse and chorus confirm the feeling of entrapment, as her partner's presence makes her feel at home, no matter how much she tries to resist it. The theme of trauma bonding and addiction is consistent throughout the song, as the singer seems to be addicted to the thrill of danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep your darkest fears in me
Share your deepest fears with me and trust me to carry them.
Keep me trembling
Keep me in a state of suspense and excitement with your actions.
I can't undo what you have done
I cannot reverse the consequences of your actions.
She said, "Are you listening?"
She questioned if I am paying attention to her words and emotions.
No, don't say anything
I do not want to speak or hear anything, just feel the moment.
I found my lips pressed to her gun
I found myself in a dangerous and intense situation with her.
Your friends are no fun
Your friends are not enjoyable to be around.
All they wanna do is
The only thing they want to do is a negative activity, such as drinking or partying.
I'll still bite my tongue
I will still hold back my thoughts and feelings.
All we ever do is run
Our relationship is always on the move and never stationary.
Give me all your enemies
Share your rivals and foes with me.
And feed my tendencies
Encourage my inclinations and tendencies, even if they may be slightly harmful.
And I'll still love you when we're gone
I will still have feelings of affection for you even when we are no longer together.
Kiss me til I feel no more
Kiss me until I am no longer capable of feeling any emotions.
Til I'm no longer bored
Kiss me until I am no longer uninterested or indifferent.
I'm not the type to be alone
I do not enjoy being by myself.
She said, "Have we met before?"
She questioned if we have crossed paths in the past.
Or have I closed the door?
Or have I blocked out any opportunity for us to get to know each other better?
I don't know why you feel like home
I am unsure why being with you feels so comfortable and familiar.
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Written by: Ava Tulalian Martinez
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