Criminal
Montys Loco Lyrics

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We tried talking about some new dimensions to a dominating male
We had a good time until I ran out of words
Oh just when I'm about to reach an answer
He begins to pat my head
Well I'm not here to please your good intentions

Don't tell anybody where you come from
But it's obvious to me

You've grown to be daddy's disappointment

What were you trying to show me?
That your dark side has a theory behind it?
What were you trying to show me?

You say you'd never hurt me cause you love women so
Oh, you would never hurt me, you love women so

What do you think of me?
A friend
Or a criminal

Oh try talking about some new dimension to a dominating male
You'll have a good time until you ran out of words

Oh get back in and learn something
And don't come out until you do
You've grown to be daddy's disappointment

What were you trying to show me?
That your dark side has a theory behind it?
What were you trying to show me?

You say you'd never hurt me cause you love women so
You'd never hurt me, you love women so
You'd never hurt me cause you love women so

What do you think of me?
A friend
Or a criminal
What would my purpose be in stealing something I already have?

What do you think of me?

A friend
Or a criminal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Montys Loco's song "Criminal" explore the power dynamics between a dominating male and a female protagonist. The female attempts to introduce new dimensions to the interaction, but she runs out of words and the male patronizes her by patting her head. The lyrics question whether the male's interest in the female is genuine or whether she is just a disappointment to her father. The female asks whether she is seen as a friend or a criminal, implying that there may be ulterior motives to the male's behavior.

The lyrics seem to critique toxic masculinity and how it can be used to control and manipulate women. The female's attempts to assert herself and introduce new thoughts are shut down by the male, who assumes he has all the answers. However, the female's question of whether she is seen as a friend or a criminal also implies that she is not completely innocent in this interaction, and suggests that she may have some stake in the power dynamics at play.

Overall, the lyrics are thought-provoking and have multiple layers of meaning, exploring themes of gender, power, and identity. They encourage listeners to reflect on different perspectives and the ways in which power can be used in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

We tried talking about some new dimensions to a dominating male
We attempted to have a conversation about new ideas with a man who likes to be in control.

We had a good time until I ran out of words
The conversation was enjoyable until I could no longer contribute to it.

Oh just when I'm about to reach an answer
Right when I was about to come to a conclusion or solution,

He begins to pat my head
The man started to act condescendingly towards me.

Well I'm not here to please your good intentions
I'm not here to fulfill your desires to do good or appear virtuous.

Don't tell anybody where you come from
Keep your origin a secret.

But it's obvious to me
However, it's clear to me.

You've grown to be daddy's disappointment
Your father sees you as a failure.

What were you trying to show me?
What point were you trying to convey?

That your dark side has a theory behind it?
That your negative or problematic behavior has an explanation behind it?

You say you'd never hurt me cause you love women so
You insist that you would never harm me because you admire and respect women.

What do you think of me?
What is your perception or opinion of me?

A friend
Do you consider me a companion or ally?