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Bloodshot eyes when I look at my past
I never meant to be the last one to see
That I'm always falling

We're not alone like we sometimes feel
I'm falling in though I know it can't be real
The same as the purest form yet we persist
I'm alive resigned to it
Keeping time with the barely breathing
Down trapped in the heart
Hear the screams we stifle in and out of turn
And alone we'll see it burn

Gun in my mouth still I can't explain
I'm withdrawn it'll never change
And I'll drown
I'll see you down below
And I can't shut it out

Dawn breaks on a violent stage
A coarse veil of another static rage
Reaching for a greater sign
But there's no more time

No laws in a life alone
I got a sick sense of a coming home
Keep falling inside those familiar roles




I see right through this child of grace
All these thoughts can't stop this pain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Only Crime's song "To The Nines" explore the singer's struggle with their past and their feelings of isolation and despair. The first verse describes the singer's regret and shame as they look back on their life. They feel as though they are always falling, unable to gain a foothold on their emotions and their memories. The second verse suggests that the singer is not alone in their feelings of isolation, but they are still unable to escape their own sadness and pain. The third verse is perhaps the most haunting, as the singer describes feeling trapped and unable to escape their own thoughts of self-harm and suicide. They are resigned to their fate, and they can't shut out the darkness that surrounds them.


The chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope, as the singer seems to acknowledge that they are not alone in their struggles. However, the final verse suggests that time is running out and that there is no escape from the pain and loneliness that haunt them.


"To The Nines" is a powerful song that deals with themes of regret, isolation, and mental illness. It offers a poignant commentary on the struggles that many people face in their day-to-day lives, and its haunting melody and poignant lyrics are sure to resonate with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Bloodshot eyes when I look at my past
When I contemplate my past, I feel tired and guilty.


I never meant to be the last one to see
I never intended to take so long to realize the truth.


That I'm always falling
I feel like I'm always sinking, emotionally or mentally.


We're not alone like we sometimes feel
Although it might seem that we're isolated or detached, others are going through the same feelings and experiences.


I'm falling in though I know it can't be real
I'm trying to believe that what I'm experiencing isn't real, but it feels too vivid.


The same as the purest form yet we persist
Despite the possibility of experiencing pure happiness or joy, we continue to go through difficult times because that is also part of living.


I'm alive resigned to it
Although I feel despair or hopelessness, I know that I have to accept my life as it is.


Keeping time with the barely breathing
I feel like my life is passing by, but it's also difficult and slow.


Down trapped in the heart
I'm stuck in a difficult or negative situation, and it's affecting me emotionally.


Hear the screams we stifle in and out of turn
We try to silence our emotions or feelings, but they keep returning.


And alone we'll see it burn
Eventually, we'll have to face the consequences of our actions or thoughts alone.


Gun in my mouth still I can't explain
I feel hopeless or lost, and I can't even express or articulate my pain properly.


I'm withdrawn it'll never change
I'm feeling depressed or disconnected from others, and I don't see a way out of it.


And I'll drown
I feel overwhelmed and like I'm sinking without a way to save myself.


I'll see you down below
I'll end up in a bad or difficult situation, and you'll likely be there too.


And I can't shut it out
I can't ignore or forget my thoughts or feelings, even when I try to do so.


Dawn breaks on a violent stage
Every day feels like it's starting with chaos or danger.


A coarse veil of another static rage
There's a layer of anger or frustration that obscures everything in my life.


Reaching for a greater sign
I'm searching for a way out or a sign that everything will be okay.


But there's no more time
I don't have any more chances or opportunities.


No laws in a life alone
When I'm isolated or cut off from others, there are no rules or guidelines to follow.


I got a sick sense of a coming home
Even though I might be uncomfortable or unhappy, I feel like this is where I belong.


Keep falling inside those familiar roles
I keep repeating the same patterns or habits that are comfortable, even if they're not healthy.


I see right through this child of grace
I can see that I'm not perfect or innocent, even though others might view me that way.


All these thoughts can't stop this pain
Even if I analyze or deconstruct my thoughts or feelings, I can't erase or escape the pain I'm experiencing.




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Colub Fogherty

You are my freaking hero for uploading this whole album!

C Virus

sounds like Black Flag X Descenendents X Thrice. I just discovered these guys on Spotify and I really Dig it, I missed out big time.

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