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.
Drink In My Hand
The Classic Crime Lyrics
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I hope it finds you well
I hope you don't hurt like you did
'Cause I'd just blame myself
And I know it's for me that I'm out on these streets
Bleeding nightly for these people I meet
But it's you who I long for when I cannot sleep
And I, I am almost nowhere
And I'm getting there fast
You, you're the hope in my cold stare
You're the drink in my hand
When I picked up you broke into tears
You said you weren't busy enough
I still don't know why you need me
And my broken down love
With each second that ticks your voice rings in my ears
And memories flood back from all of our years
And I tell you it's okay, there's nothing to fear
And I secretly hope I am right
And I, I am almost nowhere
And I'm getting there fast
But you, you're the hope in my cold stare
You're the drink in my hand
You're the drink in my hand
You're the drink in my hand
You're the drink in my hand
You're the drink in my hand
You're the drink in my hand
I left you last week and you told me
"Go on and follow your dreams "
I think about that lately
But still I don't know what it means
'Cause you're what I dream of when I awake alone
As I drift away, as we talk on the phone
You're all I want and that's all that I know
And I still just can't wait to get home
And I, I am almost nowhere
And I'm getting there fast
And you, you're the hope in my cold stare
You're the drink in my hand
You're the drink in my hand
You're the drink in my hand
You're the drink in my hand
The Classic Crime's song Drink In My Hand is a moving ballad about a man who is lost and searching for meaning in his life. The lyrics show us that he is struggling to find purpose and that he is yearning for his lost love, whom he left behind. The song begins with him leaving a note for his former lover, asking her not to hurt like she did before. He acknowledges that he is out on the streets, meeting people and bleeding nightly, but it is her whom he longs for when he cannot sleep. He is almost nowhere and getting there fast, but she is the hope in his cold stare and the drink in his hand.
As the song progresses, he remembers the time when he left her and she broke into tears, and he consoles her by telling her everything will be okay. He secretly hopes he is right, and that she will forgive him. He admits that he still doesn't know why she needs him, and that his love for her is broken down, but she is still the drink in his hand - the one thing that brings him comfort and a sense of familiarity. The song ends with the singer reflecting on how his hope lies in his lost love, and how he still dreams of her even as he tries to follow his dreams.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on loss, regret, and the search for meaning in life. The singer is lost and searching for something, but he knows that his former love is the one thing that can bring him comfort and clarity. The lyrics are beautifully crafted and the melody is hauntingly beautiful, bringing to life the emotions of the singer in a visceral and powerful way.
Line by Line Meaning
I left you a note on the table
I've left you a note on the table to hopefully fill you in on how I feel.
I hope it finds you well
I hope you're healthy both mentally and physically.
I hope you don't hurt like you did
I hope you're not in as much pain as you were when we were together.
'Cause I'd just blame myself
Because I would solely take the blame for your hurt.
And I know it's for me that I'm out on these streets
I know I'm out on these streets because of my own personal issues.
Bleeding nightly for these people I meet
I'm sacrificing for the people I help every night.
But it's you who I long for when I cannot sleep
Even though I'm doing all of this, you're the one I think about when I can't sleep.
It's enough, it could drive me to drink
Thinking about you is enough to drive me to drink.
And I, I am almost nowhere
I feel like I'm lost and nowhere close to where I want to be.
And I'm getting there fast
And I feel like I'm getting there really quickly.
You, you're the hope in my cold stare
But you give me hope even in my darkest moments.
You're the drink in my hand
You're what makes me feel okay even when the world is falling apart.
When I picked up you broke into tears
The last time we talked, you broke down in tears.
You said you weren't busy enough
You told me you weren't busy enough to fill the void of our relationship.
I still don't know why you need me
I'm still unsure why you even need me in your life.
And my broken down love
All I can offer is my love which is broken and forgettable.
With each second that ticks your voice rings in my ears
Each second that goes by is another second that your voice is stuck in my head.
And memories flood back from all of our years
All the memories from our time together come flooding back to me.
And I tell you it's okay, there's nothing to fear
I try to comfort you and tell you everything is okay, that there's nothing to be afraid of.
And I secretly hope I am right
But I secretly hope that what I'm saying is true.
You're the drink in my hand
You're the only thing that makes me feel okay no matter where I am or who I'm with.
You're the drink in my hand
You're my lifeline, my savior, the only thing that makes me feel okay when everything else is falling apart.
You're the drink in my hand
Just like a hot cup of coffee or a cold beer, you're always there to make everything feel better.
You're the drink in my hand
You are the one thing in life that I can rely on to always make me feel better.
You're the drink in my hand
No matter how hard life gets, you'll always be the one thing that I can count on to make me feel better.
I left you last week and you told me
Last week I left you and you told me something that's been on my mind ever since.
"Go on and follow your dreams"
You told me to follow my dreams and pursue what truly makes me happy.
I think about that lately
I've been thinking about those words lately.
But still I don't know what it means
But I'm still unsure what it all means for me and for us.
'Cause you're what I dream of when I awake alone
Because you're the only thing I can think of when I'm alone and awake.
As I drift away, as we talk on the phone
Even when I'm drifting off to sleep or talking to you on the phone, you're the only thing on my mind.
You're all I want and that's all that I know
All I want is you and that's the only thing I'm certain of.
And I still just can't wait to get home
And I can't wait until I can come home to you and be with you once again.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MATTHEW MAC DONALD
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Sabina Angelescu
2020 and I still break down to this song.
David fernando WSN
hermosa canción!
M Richardson
this song is so simple, yet i like it so much. maybe because of its simplicity. the classic crime is awesome-and to anyone who has yet to get their new cd-get it :)
San Alves
This song is pure distilled sentiment
Lana Patricia Contar
linda demais
Poderoso Alfa e Ômega
Lana Patricia ainda bem que não sou único brasileiro a apreciar TCC
David fernando WSN
The clasic crime <3 amo esta canción
LetOurLittleLadyTalk
they sound better live than on their albums.
Maria Montecillo
"I am almost nowhere" favorite line
Ashley Smith
"You left me last week and you told me, "go on and follow your dreams." i think about that lately, and still i dont know what it means. 'Cause you're what i dream of when i wake alone, as i drift away as we talk on the phone. You're all i want, and that's all that i know, and i still just cant wait to get home.." beautiful, beautiful words