Criminal
Lauren Carnahan Lyrics


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Saw you leave again with a different girl
It should have been the end
But i could'nt help but come back for more
Cause you're the type of mess... that i can't ignore
And every time we kiss, I need you more than the night before
ooh ooh
Your love is like a loaded gun
ooh ooh
You fire it at the lonely ones
ooh ooh
You're always playing hit and run

Stealing hearts for fun, You're a criminal!
ooh ooh... ooh ooh
Your're a criminal!

Stealing hearts for fun, You're a criminal!

You'd think I'd learn by now, I should be movin' on
'cause you were never 'round!
When i needed you, you were the last to call!
But when i hear you laugh, its like my favorite song
And I forget the past but you only love me till the morning comes

ooh ooh
Your love is like a loaded gun
ooh ooh
You fire it at the lonely ones
ooh ooh
You're always playing hit and run

Stealing hearts for fun, You're a criminal!
ooh ooh... ooh ooh
Your're a criminal!

Stealing hearts for fun, You're a criminal!

ooh ooh
Your love is like a loaded gun
ooh ooh
You pull the trigger just for fun
ooh ooh
I know i'm not the only one
This can't be love

ooh ooh
I'm done with giving what you want
ooh ooh
Won't play your games, I've had enough
ooh ooh
So pack your bags and give it up
Stop stealing hearts you criminal!
ooh ooh... ooh ooh
Your're a criminal!
Stealing hearts for fun, You're a criminal!
ooh ooh... ooh ooh




Your're a criminal!
Stealing hearts for fun, You're a criminal!

Overall Meaning

In Lauren Carnahan's song "Criminal," the lyrics describe the singer's experience with a toxic relationship with a person who steals hearts for fun. The singer expresses that she knows she should move on, but she couldn't resist coming back to the "criminal," as the love they share is addicting. She describes love as a loaded gun, and how the criminal fires it at lonely hearts. The criminal is known for always playing hit and run with the singer, yet whenever the criminal is there, it's like her favorite song. The singer knows that this can't be love and that she's done with giving the criminal what he wants. She then demands the criminal to stop stealing hearts and leave her alone.


Carnahan's lyrics are powerful and capture emotions that many people can relate to. The song portrays a sense of addiction and emotional manipulation in relationships. The singer acknowledges the toxicity of the relationship and realizes that she needs to move on for her own well-being. However, she also explains the difficulty of leaving something that has become a habit, even when it's not good for her. Overall, "Criminal" is a relatable and powerful piece that showcases the power dynamic in toxic relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Saw you leave again with a different girl
I saw you leave with someone else, even though it should have ended between us.


It should have been the end
Our relationship should have ended, but it didn't.


But i could'nt help but come back for more
I couldn't resist coming back to you again and again, even though I know it's not good for me.


Cause you're the type of mess... that i can't ignore
Despite your flaws, I can't help but be attracted to you.


And every time we kiss, I need you more than the night before
I'm addicted to you and our physical connection keeps getting stronger.


Your love is like a loaded gun
Your love is dangerous and has the potential to hurt me.


You fire it at the lonely ones
You aim your love towards people who are vulnerable and easy to exploit.


You're always playing hit and run
You never stick around for long and leave people hurt and confused.


Stealing hearts for fun, You're a criminal!
Your actions of manipulating and hurting people's feelings are criminal in nature.


Your'd think I'd learn by now, I should be movin' on
I should have learned from the past and ended our relationship a long time ago.


'cause you were never 'round!
You were never there for me when I needed you, even though I was always there for you.


When i needed you, you were the last to call!
You only contacted me when it was convenient for you, and I needed you the most.


But when i hear you laugh, its like my favorite song
When I'm with you, even though you hurt me, I forget everything and enjoy the moment because I'm addicted to you.


And I forget the past but you only love me till the morning comes
Even though I forget about our past, you only love me until the morning - your love is temporary and not genuine.


You pull the trigger just for fun
You hurt people for your own amusement and it's concerning.


I know i'm not the only one
I know you've done this to others before and it's not just me.


This can't be love
This isn't love - it's an unhealthy obsession that needs to end.


I'm done with giving what you want
I'm tired of putting your needs before mine and I won't be doing it anymore.


Won't play your games, I've had enough
I won't let you manipulate me anymore and I'm done playing along.


So pack your bags and give it up
It's time for you to leave me alone and stop hurting me.




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@varshasrinivasan

Saw it on Facebook. Heard the first 10 seconds. Came back for more.

This is brilliant, woman.

I'm hoping this will be your big break.

@ashikanojia6748

this music is now in my head 4ever
love from INDIA
once u get the stardom u deserve & when u start ur own tours
come visit INDIA
I'd be the first to buy the ticket !
keep it up

@pritisaha4976

ashi kanojia Yes. Lauren please! Lots Of Love from India. 😍❀😊 This song is Lit/AF πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@jakovastark3296

Omg πŸ™Œ in love with this song! How is this not a huge hit?!? ❀ definitely should be!

@courtneygiles7227

saw it on facebook, liked it and added it to my playlist I love it! going to get my mates to listen to it ❀

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Courtney Giles same here sis

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Same here!

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@nissyangami8663

this song is super good😍😍keep it upπŸ‘

@moldovandaniela8192

I love this song and your amazing voice 😍❀

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