Criminal
Ofelia Lyrics


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You're on the top of the headlines
Everything cuts like a sharp knife
Is it the sign of a weak mind
Knowing you're paying a high price
But it's not always as it seems
If you hide it on the shelf
Can it be invisible
Put your pain on someone else
Is that only cynical
Live to regret
Never forget
How much is it worth
To win the unwinnable
Take a good look at yourself
Before you call me criminal
You gotta unleash your potential
There's so many shades of the real world
Need to believe what you can't line
But don't be to smart you will get blind
What if all is just a dream
If you hide it on the shelf
Can it be invisible
Put your pain on someone else
Is that only cynical
Live to regret
Never forget
How much is it worth
To win the unwinnable
Take a good look at yourself
Before you call me criminal
Oh oh oh oh
But it's not always as it seems
If you hide it on the shelf
Can it be invisible
Put your pain on someone else
Is that only cynical
Live to regret
Never forget
How much is it worth
To win the unwinnable
Take a good look at yourself
If you hide it on the shelf
Can it be invisible
Put your pain on someone else
Is that only cynical
Live to regret
Never forget
How much is it worth
To win the unwinnable




Take a good look at yourself
Before you call criminal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ofelia's song Criminal is about self-reflection and questioning one's own actions before passing judgement on others. The opening lines indicate that the person being referred to is causing a lot of controversy and is constantly making headlines. The lines "Is it the sign of a weak mind, Knowing you're paying a high price" suggest that the person may be aware of their mistakes but is unable to control their impulses.


The chorus emphasizes the need for self-examination and introspection. The lyrics suggest that everyone has the potential to do good or bad, and one should not be quick to judge without examining their own actions. The line "Take a good look at yourself before you call me criminal" emphasizes this point.


The bridge poses a hypothetical question about the nature of reality and questions whether what we see is real or not. It also emphasizes the need for self-awareness and recognition of one's own faults.


Overall, Ofelia's song Criminal encourages self-reflection and self-awareness before passing judgement on others. It suggests that everyone has the potential to make mistakes and one should examine their own actions before criticizing others.


Line by Line Meaning

You're on the top of the headlines
You are now getting all the media attention


Everything cuts like a sharp knife
Even the smallest things are hurting you deeply


Is it the sign of a weak mind
Does this mean you are not strong enough to handle this?


Knowing you're paying a high price
You are fully aware of the consequences of your actions


But it's not always as it seems
Things are not always what they appear to be


If you hide it on the shelf
If you avoid your problems and don't face them head-on


Can it be invisible
Does it mean that your problems are no longer real or existent?


Put your pain on someone else
Don't make someone else suffer because of your own pain


Is that only cynical
Are you just being pessimistic and negative?


Live to regret
You will regret your actions


Never forget
Always remember the consequences of your actions


How much is it worth
Is it really worth it in the end?


To win the unwinnable
Trying to achieve the impossible or something that cannot be done


Take a good look at yourself
Reflect on your own actions and behavior


Before you call me criminal
Before you judge and criticize me for my actions


You gotta unleash your potential
You need to let go of your fears and doubts in order to achieve your full potential


There's so many shades of the real world
The world is complex and full of different perspectives and experiences


Need to believe what you can't line
Sometimes you need to trust your instincts and have faith in the unknown


But don't be to smart you will get blind
Don't be too arrogant, as it may prevent you from seeing the truth


What if all is just a dream
What if everything you thought was real is actually just an illusion?




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