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.
God and Drugs
The Classic Crime Lyrics
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I've loaded my body with chemicals it was no use
Cause retribution's coming for the years of this abuse
And I can't get away and still I can't get close enough to you
[Chorus]
You won't go away, but every hit is just a taste
Something scares me in this place, I self destruct for days
But it's all so fake
It's a constant reminder of what I can and cannot have,
The smell the taste it's all just fake the truth is what I lack,
So I will keep on running and keep my head above the ground,
And I will look for you in places you cannot be found
You won't go away, but every hit is just a taste,
You won't go away, still I've been gone for days
[Chorus]
"It's OK," a voice says,
"We all look elsewhere,"
It's true that I look elsewhere for you
[Repeat: x8]
You won't go away
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to The Classic Crime's song "God and Drugs" speak to the struggles of addiction and the desperate search for something meaningful and fulfilling in life. The opening lines convey a sense of desperation and despair, with the singer confessing to seeking solace in substances and material distractions but finding no real relief. The use of metaphors like "scraping the glass for crumbs" and "loaded my body with chemicals" depict the futile attempts to find happiness and escape the pain of life.
The chorus repeats the theme of addiction, with the singer acknowledging that even though the substances offer temporary relief, they only provide a fleeting taste of what they truly need to confront - the underlying issues and emotions that they are avoiding. The fear and self-destructive behavior are acknowledged but cannot be escaped from.
The second verse expresses a longing for what is unattainable, symbolized by seeking the absent presence of someone who cannot be found. The addictive substances serve as a constant reminder of what the singer is missing or unable to have. They become a substitute for the truth that the singer is lacking, perpetuating a cycle of running away from the real issues in life.
Overall, the lyrics convey a struggle with addiction and a longing for something genuine and fulfilling. The desperate reliance on substances serves as a temporary escape, but ultimately leaves the singer feeling empty and disconnected.
Line by Line Meaning
I've scraped the glass for crumbs and asked the mirror for some truth
I've desperately searched for any remnants of happiness and clarity, but I couldn't find them because my actions were in vain.
I've loaded my body with chemicals it was no use
I've tried to numb myself with substances, but they couldn't bring me any solace or relief from my pain.
Cause retribution's coming for the years of this abuse
The consequences of my self-destructive behavior will catch up to me because I've harmed myself for far too long.
And I can't get away and still I can't get close enough to you
Despite my efforts, I can't escape my problems, and at the same time, I still can't reach the level of connection and intimacy I desire with you.
You won't go away, but every hit is just a taste
You, representing the object of my longing or addiction, won't leave my mind, but each interaction or indulgence with you only provides a temporary satisfaction or reminder of what I truly need.
Something scares me in this place, I self destruct for days
There is something unsettling about this situation or environment that leads me to engage in self-destructive tendencies for days on end.
Of all the things I need to face, but it's all so fake
I'm aware that I need to confront the realities of my life, but everything surrounding me feels insincere and counterfeit.
It's a constant reminder of what I can and cannot have
The situation serves as a continuous reminder of the things I am capable of obtaining and the things that will forever remain beyond my reach.
The smell the taste it's all just fake the truth is what I lack
The sensory experiences associated with my vices are all deceptive and illusory; what I truly lack is a genuine sense of truth and authenticity.
So I will keep on running and keep my head above the ground
I will continue to evade my problems and maintain some level of resilience and stability amidst the chaos.
And I will look for you in places you cannot be found
I will search for you, hoping to find a sense of fulfillment, even in spaces where it is impossible for you to exist.
It's OK, a voice says, we all look elsewhere
A voice reassures me that it's alright to seek solace or satisfaction from other sources because everyone, in their own way, looks for escape or fulfillment outside of what is readily available.
It's true that I look elsewhere for you
Indeed, I do search for you in places and experiences that won't truly give me what I desire, as I attempt to fill the void you've left behind.
You won't go away
You, symbolizing my longing or addiction, continue to persist in my thoughts and emotions.
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