Thieves
SNDCLSH Lyrics


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You're just a city in my state of mind
And the streets are so cold, they are
To get to you, I bend space and time
Yeah, I'll cross these stars for you
You're just a picture in my frame of mind
Hanging on these lonely walls inside
To feel again I ride a wave of crime
And they'll never take me alive

‘Cause we thieves don't die
We thieves don't die
‘Cause we thieves don't die
Believe the hype

You're just a city in my state of mind
And your streets are so hot, they are
To get to you, I bend space and time
And the universe I recall
You're just a picture in my frame of mind
But they're falling down to the floor
To feel again I ride a wave of crime
But they'll never take me alive

You're just a city in my state of mind
And your streets are so cold, they are
To get to you, I bend space and time
And the universe I recall
You're just a picture in my frame of mind
Hanging on these lonely walls inside
To feel again I ride a wave of crime
And they'll never take me alive

‘Cause we thieves don't die…
We thieves don't die.
We thieves don't die…
We thieves don't die…
Believe in mine…
We lust, and we lie down…
Please don't die
We leave behind…




Believe in mine…
Believe in mine…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of SNDCLSH's song "Thieves" narrate a story of a person who is obsessed with a city that exists only in their imagination, which they refer to as the "state of mind." The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to reach this city, even if it means bending space and time or engaging in criminal activities. The phrase "we thieves don't die" becomes a recurring motif, emphasizing the singer's rebellious and adventurous nature, and their refusal to be held down or restricted by conventional rules.


The lyrics are ambiguous in their meaning, and there are several possible interpretations. One possible interpretation is that the city in the singer's mind represents a dream or goal that they are striving towards, regardless of the obstacles in their way. The line "to feel again I ride a wave of crime" could be seen as a metaphor for taking risks in pursuit of one's desires. Another interpretation is that the singer is literally committing crimes to get to the city, which could be seen as a critique of the modern capitalist system that forces individuals to resort to extreme measures to achieve their goals.


Overall, the song showcases SNDCLSH's excellent songwriting ability, as well as their skill in crafting compelling lyrics that leave room for multiple interpretations.


Line by Line Meaning

You're just a city in my state of mind
The city represents a mindset or a goal that the singer desires


And the streets are so cold, they are
The journey to achieving the goal is difficult and harsh


To get to you, I bend space and time
The singer is willing to do anything to achieve their goal, even if it requires bending the laws of physics


Yeah, I'll cross these stars for you
The artist is willing to go to extreme lengths to achieve their goal


You're just a picture in my frame of mind
The goal is still just a mental image for the artist


Hanging on these lonely walls inside
The singer is isolated and alone in their pursuit of the goal


To feel again I ride a wave of crime
The singer engages in risky behavior to feel alive and pursue their goal


And they'll never take me alive
The artist is willing to go down fighting for their goal


‘Cause we thieves don't die
The artist identifies as a thief, who is skilled in taking what they want and surviving


Believe the hype
The artist wants others to understand that they are capable of achieving their goal despite the odds




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