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.
The Bitter Uprising
The Classic Crime Lyrics
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In the children's voices asking questions
You'll know how blindness is a blessing
But I know your type, you're always right
Your tongue controls your mind
But I guess life's the lesson
I let them take the love that I have paid for with my tears
And now the time has come to cut our tongues out
And commit ourselves as you did in your memory
We'll tear down the walls and let them know
We could have it all, we could have some hope
This city could be ours by nightfall
Do you hear the war drums beating?
Are you truly happy doing nothing, darling?
I need to find the center
Because love is something right
It's not cooked up overnight
In sticky situations you try
But less is more forever
If they said forty years, I would die before
I let them take the love that I have paid for with my tears
And now the time has come to cut our tongues out
And commit ourselves as you did in your memory
We'll tear down the walls and let them know
We could have it all, we could have some hope
This city could be ours by nightfall, nightfall
We'll tear down the walls and let them know
We could have it all, we could have some hope
This city could be ours by nightfall
The minute I was born, you stole my heart
The minute I was born, you stole my heart
The minute I was born, you stole my heart
The minute I was born, the minute I was born
Tear down the walls and let them know
We could go all night, we could just stay home
This city could be ours by nightfall, nightfall
We'll tear down the walls and let them know
We could have it all, we could have some hope
This city could be ours by nightfall
The first verse of "Bitter Uprising" by The Classic Crime presents an intriguing notion of hope and blindness being intertwined. The lyrics suggest that hope is best found in the queries of children and their curious outlook on life, and an optimistic perspective, in turn, is a blessing. However, the singer acknowledges that some people are always convinced they are right and their tongue rules their mind. They seem to be suggesting that this type of person is missing out on the possibility of hope that children are capable of seeing. The second verse appears to be speaking about a significant circumstance in which the singer refuses to let anyone take the love they have paid for with their tears. The time has arrived for them to cut their tongue out, and they must make a sacrifice, as others have done in the past, to commit themselves to achieving hope. They are prepared to tear down walls and take possession of the city by nightfall.
In the chorus, "Bitter Uprising" plunges into a call to action, the war is on, and the singer is urging everyone to take part. They want their voices to be heard, they want their city to belong to them, and they want hope not just for themselves but for all. The final lyrics on the song regards a personal sentiment, the minute the singer was born, their heart was stolen, and they call again to tear down walls and to own the city. The song's theme of hope and uprising is evident, but the metaphor of children's hope being a blessing while blindness is also a sort of blessing is less clear.
Line by Line Meaning
If you listen to the sound of hope
In the children's voices asking questions
You'll know how blindness is a blessing
The innocence and wonder of children can help us all see the beauty in the world, even in the midst of a troubled society.
But I know your type, you're always right
Your tongue controls your mind
But I guess life's the lesson
People who are always convinced they are right are often limited in their perspectives, but life teaches us that we can learn from others and grow beyond our own narrow views.
If they said forty years I would die before
I let them take the love that I have paid for with my tears
And now the time has come to cut our tongues out
And commit ourselves as you did in your memory
Love is not always easy but it is worth fighting for, even if it means sacrificing something of ourselves in the process.
We'll tear down the walls and let them know
We could have it all, we could have some hope
This city could be ours by nightfall
The world is full of walls and barriers that keep us apart, but if we work together and believe in a shared vision of hope, we can accomplish great things and take ownership of our own communities.
Do you hear the war drums beating?
Are you truly happy doing nothing, darling?
I need to find the center
The world is often consumed by violence and negativity, but it is important to find inner peace and remain optimistic in times of darkness.
Because love is something right
It's not cooked up overnight
In sticky situations you try
But less is more forever
True love is not a fleeting emotion, it is a deep and meaningful connection that cannot be rushed or faked. In difficult situations, it is often better to take a step back and let things unfold naturally.
The minute I was born, you stole my heart
The minute I was born, you stole my heart
The minute I was born, you stole my heart
The minute I was born, the minute I was born
Love can be felt from the very beginning of our lives, and it has a profound impact on the choices we make and the people we become.
Tear down the walls and let them know
We could go all night, we could just stay home
This city could be ours by nightfall, nightfall
Breaking down barriers and building connections with those around us can lead to a sense of belonging and ownership in our communities, and can inspire us to work towards a brighter future.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JUSTIN DUQUE, MATTHEW MAC DONALD
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