Discography
Lipstick on the Mirror - (2008)
War of Angels - (2011)
Onyx - (2013)
Up - (2015)
Pop Evil - (2018)
Versatile - (2021)
A Crime to Remember
Pop Evil Lyrics
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Still all accused
Since we fell, stars on fire
Now tighten the noose
Stars on fire, nothing but hell
Stuck in a war, cover your eyes
There's been the truth
Just show me the proof
Stars on fire, show me the proof
Show me the truth
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
Was broken apart
Won't go back together
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, for better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, show me the truth
Show me the truth
Heavy the heart, broken apart
Still never the same
Nowhere to rest, never confess
Still living in chains
Stars on fire, show me the proof
Show me the truth
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
Was broken apart
Won't go back together
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, for better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, show me the truth
Show me the truth
Are we divided, are we united?
Are we divided, are we united?
Are we divided, are we united?
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
Was broken apart
Won't go back together
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, for better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Are we divided, are we united?
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Are we divided, are we united?
Show me the truth, show me the truth
The lyrics in Pop Evil's "A Crime to Remember" are open to interpretation, but many believe the song is about living through traumatic experiences and seeking justice. The lines "There was a time, took the abuse / Still all accused" could be interpreted as someone who has endured emotional, physical, or psychological abuse, yet is still blamed for their own abuse. The "stars on fire" can also symbolize a situation that was once beautiful but has since turned into chaos or destruction. The idea of being "stuck in a war" and "living in chains" further emphasizes the theme of feeling trapped and unable to escape from a traumatic experience.
The chorus contains the lines "Yeah, this is a crime to remember / For better, for worse / You won't forget forever" which suggest that the traumatic experience will always be a part of the victim's life, and justice for the crime will never be forgotten. The repeated line "Show me the truth" also implies a sense of desperation for evidence or a resolution to the traumatic experience.
Overall, the lyrics in "A Crime to Remember" are dark and intense, yet they convey a powerful message of resilience in the face of trauma and the quest for justice.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time, took the abuse
Referring to a past memory where the singer was subjected to mistreatment.
Still all accused
The singer might have been falsely held responsible for something.
Since we fell, stars on fire
A reference to a tragic event that had a lasting impact on the singer's life and emotions.
Now tighten the noose
A metaphorical reference that implies things might now be getting worse for the artist.
Stars on fire, nothing but hell
The situation the artist finds themselves in is causing a lot of chaos and distress.
Stuck in a war, cover your eyes
Feels like the situation the singer is stuck in is never-ending.
There's been the truth
The singer is aware of some form of honesty that has the potential to provide insight or clarity on a situation.
No DNA, eating away
Without evidence, something(s) is causing significant harm or damage for the artist.
Just show me the proof
The artist has doubts or is questioning what they have been told.
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
The artist is disturbed by the past and how it has negatively affected them.
Was broken apart
Whatever happened in the past split the singer apart emotionally.
Won't go back together
The artist has tried but they cannot undo or patch things up.
For better, for worse
Regardless of what has happened, things cannot change.
You won't forget forever
The past events will always stick with the singer, a painful memory that cannot be erased.
Heavy the heart, broken apart
The weight of the past still causes the singer anguish and agony.
Still never the same
The artist cannot go back to how things were before the tragedy occurred.
Nowhere to rest, never confess
The artist feels like they cannot find solace and will never talk (or confess) about the past.
Are we divided, are we united?
The singer is questioning the state of the world or their surroundings, whether it is falling apart or coming together.
Show me the truth, show me the truth
The singer is pleading for clarity, transparency and honesty.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Kakaty Leigh, Dave Richard Bassett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rofl Doffel
Couldn't find the lyric guy so here:
There was a time, took the abuse
Still all accused
Since we fell, stars on fire
Now tighten the noose
Stars on fire, nothing but hell
Stuck in a war, cover your eyes
There's been the truth
No DNA, eating away
Just show me the proof
Stars on fire, show me the proof
Show me the truth
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
Was broken apart
Won't go back together
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, for better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, show me the truth
Show me the truth
Heavy the heart, broken apart
Still never the same
Nowhere to rest, never confess
Still living in chains
Stars on fire, show me the proof
Show me the truth
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
Was broken apart
Won't go back together
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, for better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, show me the truth
Show me the truth
Are we divided, are we united?
Are we divided, are we united?
Are we divided, are we united?
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
Was broken apart
Won't go back together
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, for better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Are we divided, are we united?
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Are we divided, are we united?
Show me the truth, show me the truth
Rofl Doffel
Couldn't find the lyric guy so here:
There was a time, took the abuse
Still all accused
Since we fell, stars on fire
Now tighten the noose
Stars on fire, nothing but hell
Stuck in a war, cover your eyes
There's been the truth
No DNA, eating away
Just show me the proof
Stars on fire, show me the proof
Show me the truth
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
Was broken apart
Won't go back together
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, for better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, show me the truth
Show me the truth
Heavy the heart, broken apart
Still never the same
Nowhere to rest, never confess
Still living in chains
Stars on fire, show me the proof
Show me the truth
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
Was broken apart
Won't go back together
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, for better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, show me the truth
Show me the truth
Are we divided, are we united?
Are we divided, are we united?
Are we divided, are we united?
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
Was broken apart
Won't go back together
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, for better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Yeah, this is a crime to remember
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Are we divided, are we united?
For better, for worse
You won't forget forever
Are we divided, are we united?
Show me the truth, show me the truth
Derrick Sorenson
I still have zero clue how this song only has 1.4 million views! This is a beautiful piece of work Pop Evil!
B J
Awesome song!!
wildcard
I've heard this song so many times but this is the first time I've really listened to it and a Pop Evil song has never struck me so deeply before. I started crying, it's a really good song.
The Wandering Composer
Really fantastic song! Time to go and make something new with all the inspiration I’m getting from it. Awesome!
Janice Chandler
I like this song!! Ive seen Popevil a few times in concert and they are great because they make all kinds of ROCK SONGS AND STAY FRESH AND NEW with times 😉 always changing.
Victoria Deleon
one of my favs in 2018 🖤 watching 20/20 on ABC brought me back to memory lane ✨✨✨✨🖤🖤🖤
Kelly mccree
Definitely a song for the times....awesome
Sasha Pathania
This band is definitely underrated - needs more fans and the songs are AMAZING
The Official Mc T
agreed