It's a Crime
Safire Lyrics


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This thing that I'm feeling, you couldn't know
This thing that I feel, I'm feeling all alone

You said you were confused, you pulled away
I'm needing summer but winter's on the way

Emotion is a weakness in me
I can't deny that I feel like breaking down
I can't imagine facing night without you
If that's a crime

It's a crime of the heart, and it's tearing me apart
It's a crime, crime of passion
It's a crime and you know, I just can't let you go
It's a crime, crime of passion

It's a crime
It's a crime of passion
It's a crime of passion
Of passion

It's not a sign of weakness, if I give in
I want to hold you but where do I begin?

I need you here with me, but I'm alone
I'll have to settle for kisses on the phone

Emotion is a weakness in me
I can't deny that I feel like breaking down
I can't imagine facing night without you
If that's a crime

It's a crime of the heart, and it's tearing me apart
It's a crime, crime of passion
It's a crime and you know, I just can't let you go
It's a crime, crime of passion

It's a crime
It's a crime
It's a crime of passion
It's a crime of passion
Of passion

I'm panicking inside, don't you realize
I can't get you off my mind, put it all behind
Remember now

Emotion is a weakness in me
I can't deny, yes, I feel like breaking down
I can't imagine facing night without you
If that's a crime

It's a crime of the heart, and it's tearing me apart
It's a crime, crime of passion
It's a crime and you know, I just can't let you go
It's a crime, crime of passion

It's a crime of the heart, and it's tearing me apart
It's a crime, crime of passion
It's a crime and you know, I just can't let you go
It's a crime, crime of passion

It's a crime
It's a crime
It's a crime of passion
It's a crime
It's a crime of passion




Of passion
It's a crime

Overall Meaning

In "It's a Crime," Safire sings about a relationship that is falling apart despite her feelings for her partner. The song opens with Safire expressing how the intense emotions she feels from their relationship can't be fully understood by her partner. She feels alone in these feelings and struggles to reconcile them with the confusion her partner expresses. Safire indicates the changing of the seasons, stating she's wanting summer while winter is on the way, a metaphor for how their relationship is cooling off.


Safire then discusses her vulnerability, noting that feeling her emotions so intensely is a weakness but one she can't deny. She can't imagine her life without her partner, and it feels like a crime to her if they're not together. A catchy chorus follows, reiterating how her strong feelings are tearing her apart and how their relationship has become a crime of passion. Safire sings that she can't let go despite how unhealthy their relationship may be at this point.


In the bridge, Safire panics and pleads for her partner's attention, noting that she can't get them off of her mind. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, emphasizing how Safire is stuck in this cycle of pain and passion for her partner.


Line by Line Meaning

This thing that I'm feeling, you couldn't know
I am experiencing an intense emotion that is impossible for you to understand.


This thing that I feel, I'm feeling all alone
I am feeling this intense emotion by myself, without any support.


You said you were confused, you pulled away
You expressed that you were uncertain about our relationship and distanced yourself from me.


I'm needing summer but winter's on the way
I crave warmth and happiness, but it seems that coldness and sadness are coming instead.


Emotion is a weakness in me
I perceive my emotions as a vulnerability or character flaw.


I can't deny that I feel like breaking down
I cannot ignore the fact that I am on the verge of collapsing emotionally.


I can't imagine facing night without you
I cannot envisage enduring a night without your presence, support and affection.


If that's a crime
If my reliance on you and my feelings for you are immoral, then so be it.


It's a crime of the heart, and it's tearing me apart
My deep emotional attachment to you is causing me immense pain and distress.


It's a crime, crime of passion
My overwhelming desire and devotion to you is unacceptable or unreasonable.


It's a crime and you know, I just can't let you go
I am aware that my attachment to you is excessive and unhealthy, but I am unable to detach myself from you.


It's not a sign of weakness, if I give in
I should not perceive surrendering to my emotions and desires as a sign of feebleness or inadequacy.


I want to hold you but where do I begin?
I yearn to embrace you physically and emotionally, but I do not know how to initiate or sustain such intimacy.


I need you here with me, but I'm alone
I am dependent on your presence and support, but I am currently isolated and deserted.


I'll have to settle for kisses on the phone
I will have to accept and cherish any form of communication and affection that you offer me, even if it is minimal or distant.


I'm panicking inside, don't you realize
I am experiencing an intense anxiety and fear that you might leave me or reject me, and I am wondering if you are aware of it.


I can't get you off my mind, put it all behind
I cannot stop thinking about you and feeling emotionally attached to you, despite my attempts to move on or forget about you.


It's a crime of the heart, and it's tearing me apart
My intense emotional attachment to you is morally unacceptable and causing me unbearable psychological pain.


It's a crime
My emotional and passionate connection to you is illicit or unsanctioned by society or morality.


It's a crime of passion
My uncontrollable and intense romantic feelings for you are a breach of law or ethics.


It's a crime of passion of passion
My overwhelming emotional and romantic attachment to you is a manifestation of my love and devotion to you.




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@cimiez1

Letra:temo que sim
Parodia:Safire - It's a Crime

Oxente! Para certas pessoas fico um alheio..(estrofe)

Não querem dar conhecimento.

Apenei não sei o quê fazer..

Não me levam quiça a serio.

Isso tudo me avassala

De mais falam nas costas

Submeto chacotas..

Me deixa louco.

Temo que sim,que isso não se melhora no tempo.(refrão)

Temo que sim...

Mas não acovardo

Devo lidar com situações difíceis

Tenho de dar a volta por cima.

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

Tenho medo de ser mamado o meu guito..(estrofe)

Nunca mais não sacar um tutu..

Não gostaria de acabar sem-teto...

Ainda que posso por um salafrário.

Isso tudo me avassala

De mais falam nas costas

Submeto chacotas..

Me deixa louco.

Temo que sim,que isso não se melhora no tempo.(refrão)

Temo que sim...

Mas não acovardo

Devo lidar com situações difíceis

Tenho de dar a volta por cima.

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

Isso tudo me avassala

De mais falam nas costas

Submeto chacotas..

Me deixa louco.

Temo que sim,que isso não se melhora no tempo.(refrão)

Temo que sim...

Mas não acovardo

Devo lidar com situações difíceis

Tenho de dar a volta por cima.

Temo que sim,que isso não se melhora no tempo.(refrão)

Temo que sim...

Mas não acovardo

Devo lidar com situações difíceis

Tenho de dar a volta por cima.

Temo que sim...

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All comments from YouTube:

@felicecinque

This entire album is a classic.

@closjo90016

This entire album has hit after hit .. I love it .. I wish I had my CD …

@doug1972flores

Awesome song!!!!!! Two thumbs up!!!!!!

@axl2398

LOVE IT 🎼😎

@neilet8785

It's a Crime that it never was released on a 12" but if you really listen to the whole album every song could have been a single but this was my favorite song on the LP. I really liked "I Wanna Make You Mine" as well and it wasn't released as a single either.

@felicecinque

agree 100%

@rockybalboa2526

Let me be the one, I wanna make you mine, and its a crime. My top favorites of hers. But i like all of her other hits too. Just saying..... Im still listening to these songs, 35 yrs later! : ) For me , this music is timeless ( just as i see myself ) : )

@Omar-jw6ll

I still love this beautiful women's music very powerful music, freestyle forever!

@cimiez1

Letra:temo que sim
Parodia:Safire - It's a Crime

Oxente! Para certas pessoas fico um alheio..(estrofe)

Não querem dar conhecimento.

Apenei não sei o quê fazer..

Não me levam quiça a serio.

Isso tudo me avassala

De mais falam nas costas

Submeto chacotas..

Me deixa louco.

Temo que sim,que isso não se melhora no tempo.(refrão)

Temo que sim...

Mas não acovardo

Devo lidar com situações difíceis

Tenho de dar a volta por cima.

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

Tenho medo de ser mamado o meu guito..(estrofe)

Nunca mais não sacar um tutu..

Não gostaria de acabar sem-teto...

Ainda que posso por um salafrário.

Isso tudo me avassala

De mais falam nas costas

Submeto chacotas..

Me deixa louco.

Temo que sim,que isso não se melhora no tempo.(refrão)

Temo que sim...

Mas não acovardo

Devo lidar com situações difíceis

Tenho de dar a volta por cima.

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

Isso tudo me avassala

De mais falam nas costas

Submeto chacotas..

Me deixa louco.

Temo que sim,que isso não se melhora no tempo.(refrão)

Temo que sim...

Mas não acovardo

Devo lidar com situações difíceis

Tenho de dar a volta por cima.

Temo que sim,que isso não se melhora no tempo.(refrão)

Temo que sim...

Mas não acovardo

Devo lidar com situações difíceis

Tenho de dar a volta por cima.

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

Temo que sim...

@candymorales3703

This song stands out as a very good hit that in truth should've been released Safire ALWAYS had great music both full length albums in regards to freestyle were great the 1st album was 100 percent freestyle heaven!!!!! While the 2nd album was alil of everything which was great for all her fans and lets not forget her latin album (salsa) and then Bringing back the groove album a very good album with her hits ...new songs...and remixes fierce fierce fierce

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