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.
Blisters And Coffee
The Classic Crime Lyrics
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This old town is lost,
I’m flat on my back
And I can’t see through the dust.
But you never told me that I was worthy,
You didn’t let me live just to hurt me.
We will lift up our hands.
Stronger
We will rise up against.
Freedom
Is a part of us all
its time to let it go.
Desperate
We will lift up our hands.
Stronger
We will rise up against.
Freedom
Is a part of us all
its time to let it go.
What happens now when I walk out of town?
And the enemy surrounds me bent on hunting me down?
I’ll be moving silent while the enemy sleeps,
I’ll show no mercy like the first time when they came after me.
You’ll never catch me.
You’ll never own me.
Out on this lonely landscape I am free
Desperate
We will lift up our hands.
Stronger
We will rise up against.
Freedom
It’s a part of us all
It’s time to let it go.
Desperate
We will lift up our hands.
Stronger
We will rise up against.
Freedom
It’s a part of us all
It’s time to let it go.
I guess we figured it out.
One by one we’re picking them off.
I guess we figured it out.
One by one we’re picking them off.
I guess we figured it out.
One by one we’re picking them off.
Desperate
We will lift up our hands.
Stronger
We will rise up against.
Freedom
It’s a part of us all
It’s time to let it go.
Desperate
We will lift up our hands.
Stronger
We will rise up against.
Freedom
It’s a part of us all
It’s time to let it go.
The Classic Crime's song "Blisters and Coffee" is a powerful anthem about standing up against oppression and fighting for freedom. The song opens with the image of a showdown at dusk, in which an old town is lost and the singer is flat on their back amidst the dust. However, despite this difficult situation, the singer refuses to give in to fear or despair. They assert that they are worthy of a better life, and that their oppressors cannot defeat them.
Throughout the song, the singer embraces a sense of desperation and determination in their fight for freedom. They lift up their hands and stand strong against their enemies, vowing to show no mercy and to fight until they are free. The lyrics suggest that this is not an easy fight, but one that is worth the struggle. Ultimately, the singer and their allies seem to be winning, picking off their enemies one by one.
"Blisters and Coffee" is a powerful song about the fight for freedom and the resilience of the human spirit. Despite its dark themes, it ultimately feels hopeful and optimistic, suggesting that even in the face of overwhelming oppression, we can still rise up and fight for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
A showdown at dusk,
An intense confrontation is about to occur as the sun sets.
This old town is lost,
The town has fallen into ruin and despair.
I’m flat on my back
I am defeated and helpless.
And I can’t see through the dust.
The situation is unclear and obscured by the chaos around me.
But you never told me that I was worthy,
You never gave me the validation and encouragement I needed.
You didn’t let me live just to hurt me.
You didn't bring me into this world just to cause me pain.
Desperate
We will lift up our hands.
In our desperation, we will reach out for help.
Stronger
We will rise up against.
We will become stronger and fight against our oppressors.
Freedom
Is a part of us all
its time to let it go.
Even though we value our freedom, we must give it up to pursue a greater good.
What happens now when I walk out of town?
What will become of me if I leave this place?
And the enemy surrounds me bent on hunting me down?
If I am pursued by those who wish me harm, what will I do?
I’ll be moving silent while the enemy sleeps,
I will act stealthily while my enemies are unaware.
I’ll show no mercy like the first time when they came after me.
I will not show compassion, just as none was shown to me when I was attacked.
You’ll never catch me.
I will not be caught or defeated.
You’ll never own me.
Those who seek to control me will never succeed.
Out on this lonely landscape I am free
In the vast emptiness, I find freedom and solace.
I guess we figured it out.
One by one we’re picking them off.
We have come to a realization and are systematically eliminating our foes.
Desperate
We will lift up our hands.
In our desperation, we will reach out for help.
Stronger
We will rise up against.
We will become stronger and fight against our oppressors.
Freedom
It’s a part of us all
It’s time to let it go.
Although freedom is important, there are times when it must be sacrificed for the greater good.
Contributed by Camilla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.