Only Crime plays a style of melodic but hard-hitting punk rock that borrows heavily from early-1980s hardcore bands. They have released two records: To the Nines (2004) and Virulence (2007).
In early 2007, Zach Blair became the new guitarist for Rise Against, replacing the recently departed Chris Chasse.
Virus
Only Crime Lyrics
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Racing for the higher ground
We separate all the civil serenades
Into hollow sounds
And I'm yours
I'm waiting just behind your eyes
Weighed down a heavy heart
On time
Just when you get it
You brace yourself against the furthest fall
You'll never get it
Just like the rest of the starving millions
Find out on your own
The luck ones are the dead and dying
No tears or wasted lines
When it all wears through
A sick cell I'm not well
I feel things that I'll never tell
Keep slipping further from a space just south of sane
And you can see my skin crawl
While your face grows white
I'll destroy your world in a day
I'm gonna make your fuckers pay
It's all
All I've said and all I've forced
To pick you up to fix it all
We set aside our selfish goals
Thick as blood we lose control
Inside ourselves absolve all sin
The bravest shade surround and win
The wounds are dressed and it's said and done
No other side it's over
Trying breathing
Still we suffer all the same
We are bleeding
Only emptiness remains
The song "Virus" by Only Crime talks about the darkness and emptiness within oneself caused by the society's expectation and pressure. The lyrics express the feeling of climbing up to reach a higher ground, but in the end, it is all just a hollow sound. The singer's heart is weighed down by lies, and he feels like he is slipping further from sanity. The line, “the luck ones are the dead and dying, no tears or wasted lines,” suggests that death may seem easier than dealing with the pain of living.
The song conveys a sense of anger and frustration, particularly in the lines, "I'm gonna make your fuckers pay. It's all I've said and all I've forced." The singer seems to be lashing out at the world and society for making him feel this way. However, the song ends on a note of hope and absolution; the wounds are dressed, and it's all said and done, implying that there is a way out of this darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Climbing on another one
We are competing with each other to achieve a better position or status in society.
Racing for the higher ground
We are struggling to get to a higher place in life.
We separate all the civil serenades
We have distanced ourselves from peaceful and calm moments
Into hollow sounds
Our words and actions create no impact or meaning
And I'm yours
I am with you, always
I'm waiting just behind your eyes
I am always there and watching. I know you in and out.
Weighed down a heavy heart
We feel the weight of life's hardships on our hearts
And a mind grown cold with lies
Our mind is heavy with dishonesty, negative thoughts, and regrets.
On time
At the right moment, right time and right place.
Just when you get it
The moment you finally have something, you realize it may be too late.
You brace yourself against the furthest fall
You're preparing yourself for the biggest or worst possible outcome.
You'll never get it
Some things can never be understood or attained
Just like the rest of the starving millions
Like other people waiting or hoping for something they cannot have
Find out on your own
You can only learn through your own experiences and mistakes
The luck ones are the dead and dying
Those who are fortunate in life are the ones who have already passed away or are dying.
No tears or wasted lines
No emotion is worth it, and nothing said or done matters now.
When it all wears through
When everything loses meaning or sense
A sick cell I'm not well
I am unhealthy, both physically and emotionally
I feel things that I'll never tell
I have secrets that I will never reveal to anyone.
Keep slipping further from a space just south of sane
I am losing my mind and heading towards an insane state.
And you can see my skin crawl
You can see the disgust and fear in my expression.
While your face grows white
Your face turns pale from fear and dread.
I'll destroy your world in a day
In one day, I am capable of turning your life into a complete mess
I'm gonna make your fuckers pay
I will hold those who have wronged me accountable for their actions and make them suffer the consequences.
All I've said and all I've forced
Everything that I have said and done to force things has proven to be meaningless and pointless.
To pick you up to fix it all
I will help you get through the tough times and make things right again.
We set aside our selfish goals
We have decided to put our personal agendas and interests aside for the greater good.
Thick as blood we lose control
We are so close that we lose our composure and self-control.
Inside ourselves absolve all sin
We have forgiven ourselves for all of our past mistakes and sins.
The bravest shade surround and win
We are surrounded by courageous people who will not let us fail.
The wounds are dressed and it's said and done
The damage has been repaired, and we have moved on from it.
No other side it's over
There is no other way to handle this issue; it is finished.
Trying breathing
We are struggling to stay alive and cope
Still we suffer all the same
No matter how much time has passed, our pain and suffering remain the same.
We are bleeding
We are losing energy and suffering from the pain and wounds on the inside.
Only emptiness remains
All hope and joy have been depleted; there is nothing but emptiness now.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FARHAD ZAND, ILYA SALMANZADEH, MARIKA HELENA LINDE, OSCAR MICHAEL G�RRES, OSCAR MICHAEL GOERRES, QUAR RANKIN
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ODIEkriss
zach blair and rise against should do more songs like diS!!