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.
Holy Water
The Classic Crime Lyrics
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Red light feet on the ground
And it feels right
Quiet besides the engine I
Escape into paradise
It goes green
And I'm back at top speed
Not another body in sight
I'm the witness tonight
I am alone
But I'm alive
Every drop of holy water
Comes from the ocean
From the ocean
Every atom in my body
Comes from exploding stars
Billions of years ago
Outside craning your neck
Blue sky stretching your back with your arms wide
Taking deep breaths to purify
Pretty sure that you could be certified
There is no Goddamned thing in sight
It's all deemed good in his eyes
You are this perspective
Here to witness the light
You are alone
But you're alive
Every drop of holy water
Comes from the ocean
From the ocean
Every atom in my body
Comes from exploding stars
Billions of years ago
All that rises must converge
It's only pain that makes us learn
Exclusive, separate turns infinite to infant
So I dive in and I get burned
The depths are deep, and dark, and hurt
Baptize and resurrect
Each death a new perspective
Every drop of holy water
Comes from the ocean
From the ocean
Every atom in my body
Comes from exploding stars
Billions of years ago
Every drop is holy water
All of us are sons and daughters
Every breath inhaled is heaven sent
Midnight stop on the street
Red light feet on the ground
And it feels right
Quiet besides the engine I
Escape into paradise
It goes green
And I'm back at top speed
Not another body in sight
I am this perspective
I'm the witness tonight
The lyrics of The Classic Crime's song "Holy Water" depict moments of reflection, self-awareness, and spirituality. The song begins with the singer finding solace and escape in the stillness of the night. They feel a sense of liberation as they drive through the empty streets, taking in the beauty of the world around them. Despite being alone, they feel alive and connected to something greater.
As the song progresses, it shifts to a broader perspective, inviting the listener to contemplate their own existence. The lyrics emphasize the interconnectedness of all things, drawing parallels between the holy water and the vastness of the ocean, and how every atom in our bodies originated from exploding stars billions of years ago. It highlights the idea that we are all part of something much larger and sacred.
The chorus reinforces these notions, encouraging us to recognize our own divinity and the inherent value of every human being. It suggests that we are all sons and daughters, and that every breath we take carries a sense of divine purpose. The song concludes with a repetition of the opening verse, emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and the continuous opportunity for new perspectives and growth.
Overall, "Holy Water" encourages introspection, appreciation for the interconnectedness of life, and recognition of our own spiritual essence.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight stop on the street
At a late hour, I come to a halt on the road
Red light feet on the ground
Standing still as the traffic light turns red
And it feels right
This moment brings a sense of contentment
Quiet besides the engine I
Am silenced by the sound of the car
Escape into paradise
I find solace and freedom in my thoughts
It goes green
The traffic light signals for me to proceed
And I'm back at top speed
I accelerate quickly once again
Not another body in sight
No other person is visible around
I am this perspective
I embody this particular point of view
I'm the witness tonight
I observe and bear witness to the events unfolding
I am alone
I find myself in solitude
But I'm alive
Yet, I am filled with vitality
Every drop of holy water
Each individual unit of sacred liquid
Comes from the ocean
Originates from the vast sea
From the ocean
Derived from the ocean's depths
Every atom in my body
Every tiny particle within myself
Comes from exploding stars
Is a result of stars undergoing explosions
Billions of years ago
Many billions of years in the past
Outside craning your neck
Looking outwards and stretching your neck
Blue sky stretching your back with your arms wide
The vast blue sky extends, causing you to open your arms
Taking deep breaths to purify
Inhaling deeply to cleanse oneself
Pretty sure that you could be certified
Having confidence that you could be acknowledged or accredited
There is no Goddamned thing in sight
Nothing visible at all
It's all deemed good in his eyes
Everything is considered good from a certain perspective
You are this perspective
You embody this particular point of view
Here to witness the light
Present to observe and experience the illumination
You are alone
You find yourself in solitude
But you're alive
Yet, you are filled with vitality
All that rises must converge
Everything that ascends will eventually come together
It's only pain that makes us learn
It is through suffering that we gain knowledge
Exclusive, separate turns infinite to infant
Individual, distinct paths transform into something boundless and new
So I dive in and I get burned
I submerge myself and experience the pain
The depths are deep, and dark, and hurt
The profound depths are intense, obscure, and painful
Baptize and resurrect
Undergo a symbolic purification and revival
Each death a new perspective
Every demise brings about a fresh point of view
Every drop is holy water
Every individual unit is sacred liquid
All of us are sons and daughters
Every one of us is a child
Every breath inhaled is heaven sent
Every inhalation is a gift from the divine
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc.
Written by: Matt MacDonald, Paul Erickson, Alan Clark, Robert Negrin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Taylor Callen
I don't know why, but every time TCC comes out with new stuff I'm always worried that it won't be as good as their old stuff. Then I actually hear their stuff and it blows my freaking mind
Lana Patricia Advogada
yes
YouDontWannaFightMe
I felt the same way about Phoenix and it turned out to be one of my favorite albums (not just from them).
Dustin Wood
you guys are the only band i know of that doesn't have a single song that I dislike. I discovered Albatross nearly a decade ago and Warrior Poet struck a cord with me and i fell in love with rhat album. in 2008 my daughter was born and The Beginning(a simple seed) told me "if a simple seed gets just what it needs then a redwood tree can grow..." and helped me know that I can raise my daughter to be a strong and successful person. later i was involved with the Kickstartwr foe Pheonix and multiple songs from that album really spoke to me, but my favorite is Beautiful Darkside(helped me to let go of some worries and its such a fun song). I think it was the tour from Pheonix when i saw you live for the first time. i had tweated almost daily requesting that you play Warrior Poet in Dallas, and you did. I've seen you guys 3 times live now and its always a fantastic show. I haven't gotten to sit down and really listed to How to Be Human yet, but skimming through it sounds fantastic. thank you for 10+ years of fantastic music.
José Damas
The never a bad song band.
Wesley Caspers
So much this
Hunter Parker
Wow, this is the first thing we hear from the new album and it's already obvious how experimental and unique this one will be. Yet, regardless of the different sound, this is still, without a doubt, 100% authentically and distinctly TCC music, and it's terrific. I can't wait to hear the full thing.
Phillip Logan
Can't wait to listen to this on full blast on vinyl!
Killer Seattle Sound
Cory Lingerfelt
Every time I get the chance to hear a song from a new album for the first time from TCC I get nervous. I wonder to myself, "Can the really still be good? I mean they have made album after album and not many bands stay good for so long." Everytime thus far, TCC has blown me away. Their musical ability is incredible. The way they balance keeping a sound that is wholly them with experimenting with new things is something the vast majority of other bands do not seem to be able to do. Their lyrics somehow always manage to be fun, catchy, and profoundly thought provoking and challenging. I do not know how they keep doing it, but I hope they continue for a long, long time.
I cannot wait to see them in Atlanta.
Spyderman7000
1) Press play. Press play again. Repeat 1000 times.
2) ARE YOU GUYS EVEN CAPABLE OF MAKING BAD MUSIC???
3) I love listening to things that contain the content of this song. I love being reminded that we are all connected. We are all brothers and sisters. Everything you do, everything you see, everything you experience is all interconnected. This is such an amazing world and we are blessed to be a part of it.