The band has released six albums since their formation: "Real Estate" (2009), "Days" (2011), "Atlas" (2014), "In Mind" (2017), "The Main Thing" (2020), and "Daniel" (2024).
Crime
Real Estate Lyrics
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Don't know how to make it right
Crippling anxiety
This crowd was growing old
If I may be so bold
Will you go straight with me?
Lonely and uptight
Stay with me
All will be revealed
I remember when
This all felt like pretend
And I still can't believe
Sprung you from your hole
With everything you own
As if you weren't already free
I don't wanna die
Lonely and uptight
Stay with me
All will be revealed
I don't wanna die
Lonely and uptight
Stay with me
All will be revealed
The song "Crime" by Real Estate is a melodic and introspective meditation on the fear of loneliness and the longing for companionship. The opening lines of "Toss and turn all night, Don't know how to make it right, Crippling anxiety" sets the stage for the deeply personal lyrics that follow. The singer is tormented by his own thoughts and the possibility of living a life without a companion. He is calling out to his partner in the chorus to stay with him and that all will be revealed. The lyrics evoke a sense of vulnerability and fragility that is relatable to anyone who has ever feared being alone.
The middle verse "This crowd was growing old, If I may be so bold, Will you go straight with me?" can be interpreted in a number of ways. The singer might be reflecting on the fact that people change as they get older and that he needs a partner who will grow with him rather than drift apart. Alternatively, he could be facing pressure from his society to conform to certain standards and is looking for a partner who can provide him with strength in his convictions.
The second last lines "Sprung you from your hole, With everything you own, As if you weren't already free" suggests the singer has helped his beloved escape from a confined space or a limited mindset. The singer might have helped the partner break free from a stagnant or restrictive life or mindset, and the partner now has everything that they need. The line can also be interpreted to indicate that despite the partner's freedom, they still choose to be with the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Toss and turn all night
Distressed and unable to sleep
Don't know how to make it right
Feeling helpless in solving a problem
Crippling anxiety
Intense fear affecting everyday life
This crowd was growing old
The group of people the artist was with was aging
If I may be so bold
If the artist may be so forward or blunt
Will you go straight with me?
Will you promise to be honest with me?
I don't wanna die
I don't want to live through the pain
Lonely and uptight
Feeling isolated and anxious
Stay with me
Don't leave me alone
All will be revealed
In the end, everything will become clear
I remember when
I recall a time when
This all felt like pretend
None of this felt real
And I still can't believe
The singer is still in shock or disbelief
Sprung you from your hole
Freed you from a bad situation
With everything you own
With all of your possessions
As if you weren't already free
As if the person the artist freed wasn't already liberated
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: ALEXANDER WILLIAM BLEEKER, MARTIN COURTNEY, MATTHEW ANTHONY MONDANILE, POLLIS JACKSON
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@tedlumley4470
I like how polite and respectful the blood lords were to the elderly man showing them his scrap book
@Jesus_in_the_Coliseum
I know I’m only 27, but I feel young again when I listen to Real Estate, beautiful music.
@Lewis9709
The hell w/the video, when's the next Bloodlords novel coming out?
@HeyBroLetsParty
I shazamed this song. But forgot I shazamed it for a few years. It’s 330 am. Cold winter day in Canada. and I’m so happy I’m listening to this song. And video. This is it
@edgariva12
I found this song on those music choice channels on like channel 1500ish late night sometime in 2014, fun times
@SamuelLJacksonsFish
I don't understand why some people seem to be upset. If you just want to listen to the song there are plenty of ways to do that (like buying the album maybe?). This is supposed to be a video.
@weedjuul6519
I'm glad to see Real Estate have a sense of humor and not be completely serious like usual. But at the same time, I never thought I'd hear angsty lyrics from them.
@kristina80ification
Phil Fox I don't feel like the lyrics here are that angsty, having a message isn't the same as angst.
@GR33TINGSEARTHL1NGS
Even though it's a meme to say "I wanna die/kill myself", I've never heard it sound so positive
@samlouwagie3899
Goobs Dog I know I’m late but they said I don’t want to die