While touring in support of their full-length album Albatross, the band created the Acoustic EP: Seattle Sessions, which was simply a compilation of songs they created while on the road.
Their next album, 'The Silver Cord', was released on July 22, 2008. With the album being based on the realities of life and death, it signals a move into an alternative genre for TCC. Exactly 5805 copies of 'The Silver Cord' were sold in the first week. 5805 is a significant number because it is a song title on the album and it is the address of the house where the band formed and began to break out.
In 2010, 'Vagabonds' was released.
Beautiful Darkside
The Classic Crime Lyrics
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The sooner I turn it around
It seems as though I forgot
Just how far down
That I can go in an instant
And I can take you there
And I can take all my friends and family and I won't care
I have the most beautiful darkside
I need to find some meaning
Something true to believe in
'Cause left to my own devices
The Beautiful darkside wins
The beautiful darkside wins
Always one for a good time
Always one for extremes
Until the fabric of life starts tearing at the seams
And I can never remember
When it started to turn
I just simply forget all of the things I've learned
Cause I have the most reckless heart when I try
I have the most beautiful darkside
I need to find some meaning
Something true to believe in
Cause left to my own devices
The Beautiful darkside wins
The beautiful darkside wins
Some day I will die (Have I just)
Could be today or tonight (Wasted time?)
The truth is I'm terrified
Have I just wasted time?
Wasted time
Have I just wasted time?
'Cause I have the most reckless heart when I try
I have the most beautiful darkside
I need to find some meaning
Something true to believe in
I'm terrified of seeing
The beautiful darkside win
The beautiful darkside win
The Classic Crime’s “Beautiful Darkside” is a sobering exploration of the darker impulses of the human heart. The song is written in the first person and reflects on the singer’s struggle to control their most reckless and dangerous tendencies. The opening lines of the song set the tone: “The faster I find the bottom, the sooner I turn it around. It seems as though I forgot just how far down that I can go in an instant, and I can take you there.” The singer is admitting that they have a destructive streak that can lead them and those around them into dangerous territory.
The key to the song is the chorus, which speaks to the powerful allure of the “beautiful darkside.” The singer sings: “I have the most beautiful darkside. I need to find some meaning, something true to believe in cause left to my own devices, the beautiful darkside wins.” The beautiful darkside represents the twisted, dark part of the human soul that is capable of causing destruction and pain. The singer knows that they can’t conquer this part of themselves alone and need something outside of themselves to believe in to provide meaning and purpose.
Overall, “Beautiful Darkside” is a powerful song that explores the darker side of human nature. The lyrics are honest and heartfelt, and the music is intense and driving. It’s a song that speaks to the struggle that so many people face, trying to reconcile their own flaws and impulses with their desire to be their best selves.
Line by Line Meaning
The faster I find the bottom
I quickly fall into a negative spiral
The sooner I turn it around
The quicker I try to change things for the better
It seems as though I forgot
I've lost my sense of self
Just how far down
How low I can go
That I can go in an instant
I can reach rock bottom instantly
And I can take you there
I drag others down with me
And I can take all my friends and family and I won't care
I don't even care about the people closest to me
'Cause I have the most reckless heart when I try
I'm impulsive and careless when I attempt to fix things
I have the most beautiful darkside
My negative qualities are alluring and captivating
I need to find some meaning
I need to find purpose in life
Something true to believe in
I need genuine beliefs to pursue
'Cause left to my own devices
If I'm not careful
The Beautiful darkside wins
My negative side takes over
Always one for a good time
I'm always looking for fun
Always one for extremes
I pursue things to the greatest extent
Until the fabric of life starts tearing at the seams
Until the consequences of my actions become evident
And I can never remember
I forget important moments in my life
When it started to turn
When my life started to go wrong
I just simply forget all of the things I've learned
I forget important lessons and repeat mistakes
Some day I will die
One day I will pass away
Could be today or tonight
It could happen anytime, unexpectedly
The truth is I'm terrified
I'm scared of the unknown
Have I just wasted time?
Did I spend my life on meaningless pursuits?
Wasted time
The possibility of having wasted my life
I'm terrified of seeing
I'm scared of facing the consequences
The beautiful darkside win
My negative self taking over completely
The beautiful darkside wins
My negative self taking over completely
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Joshua Langner
I always come back to this song... It hit really hard 8 years ago when I had found the bottom. Now it is a beautiful reminder.
Cory
The Classic Crime is incapable of producing a bad track. It's amazing.
Brad Angel
These last two songs have given me goosebumps, just like The Silver Cord. With every song you release you are constantly reminding me of why you are my favorite band.
MsMeggy4
You guys are absolutely my most favorite band. Please don't ever stop what you're doing! Your music is what gets me through the day!
ThatGuyMacenzie
TCC always provides lyric junkies with the best fix. So many great lines in their music. Thanks for all the amazing music.
Kelsey
Exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you The Classic Crime for always providing the lyrics that make my heart melt. <3
Ezra
These guys know how to write beautiful melodic epics. Masters of their craft.👏👏👏
Jojo Z
This song represents everything I'm going through an I'm thankful for The Classic Crime
Catherine Brown
A great reminder of how awesome these guys are. Keep up the great work! So excited for this cd!
jmackcarroll
I've been a hardcore fan since Albatross. I love how none of your albums sound like copy and paste. You guys are awesome.