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.
We All Look Elsewhere
The Classic Crime Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Nobody knows my name
Confidence, correction
Don't know how to play that game
Straight line is quicker
Straight line would make me fast
I've burned my nose enough to know
Swallow your soul
And drink from this life
As you choke on your pride
We all look elsewhere
We all look elsewhere
It's safer inside doors
Nobody has to flee
Broken vessel
Passed the rocks and out to sea
Waiting, wanting
Mad with purpose
Now we come to talk to one
Who knows the answer to how
Swallow your soul
And drink from this life
As you choke on your pride
Don't waste your time if you've got it
The tides are turning now
You are not alone
They gave you their worst and you bought it
The lie has been exposed
You are not alone
Winter that comes quick in early September
The rain clouds that washed me are what I remember
The stones that I threw piled high like a mountain
Which I had to climb before I reached the fountain
If life is a riddle then riddle me this
The blood tasted sweet as it passed by my lips
Don't, don't waste your time
Don't, don't waste your time
Don't waste your time
Don't waste your time if you've got it
The tides are turning now
You are not alone, liar, liar
They gave you their worst and you bought it
The lie has been exposed
You are not alone
The song “We All Look Elsewhere” by The Classic Crime speaks of the need to break free from conformity and the expectations of society. The singer feels lost and directionless and struggles with confidence and correction, unable to fit into the game of life that everyone else seems to be playing. The idea of a straight line being the fastest way to get where you want to go is questioned, as it is not always the best way to go. The singer has learned that straight lines are never sustainable and that life is not simply about following a straight path. Instead, he urges the listener to swallow their soul and drink from this life, even if it means choking on pride.
The song highlights the feeling of being safer inside doors and not having to face the challenges of the outside world. The broken vessel that has passed the rocks and out to sea symbolizes the idea that life is about facing challenges head-on and overcoming them. The singer acknowledges that waiting and wanting can make one mad with purpose, but they must come to talk to someone who knows the answer to how.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost sense, direction
Feeling lost and unsure of where to go in life
Nobody knows my name
Feeling unnoticed and insignificant in the world
Confidence, correction
Striving for self-assurance and improvement
Don't know how to play that game
Not understanding how to fit in or succeed in society
Straight line is quicker
Taking the easy, direct route is often tempting
Straight line would make me fast
Going straight for the goal seems like the fastest way to succeed
I've burned my nose enough to know
Past mistakes have taught me that taking shortcuts doesn't work
That straight lines never last
Shortcuts may seem effective, but they are not a long-term solution
Swallow your soul
Compromising your beliefs or values for temporary gains
And drink from this life
Taking in everything life has to offer
As you choke on your pride
Sacrificing one's integrity can leave them feeling ashamed
We all look elsewhere
Many people seek something more than what is in front of them
It's safer inside doors
Staying in one's comfort zone feels secure
Nobody has to flee
Feeling like one can avoid risks by staying indoors
Broken vessel
Feeling damaged or incomplete
Passed the rocks and out to sea
Overcoming obstacles and moving on
Waiting, wanting
Desiring something more, but not sure what it is
Mad with purpose
Driven by a strong desire to achieve something meaningful
Now we come to talk to one
Seeking guidance from someone who can provide answers
Who knows the answer to how
Someone who has the knowledge or experience to help
Don't waste your time if you've got it
Time is valuable and should not be wasted
The tides are turning now
Change is happening and it's time to move forward
You are not alone
Despite feeling lost, there are others who share similar struggles
They gave you their worst and you bought it
Feeling like others have treated you poorly, but you accepted it
The lie has been exposed
Realizing that the deception or falsehood is now known
Winter that comes quick in early September
Feeling like difficult times come unexpectedly
The rain clouds that washed me are what I remember
Reflecting on difficult times or struggles from the past
The stones that I threw piled high like a mountain
Past mistakes or regrets that have built up and cause internal struggles
Which I had to climb before I reached the fountain
Overcoming obstacles to achieve a positive outcome
If life is a riddle then riddle me this
Questioning the purpose or meaning of life
The blood tasted sweet as it passed by my lips
Experiencing the allure of something dangerous or harmful
Don't, don't waste your time
Reinforcing that time is precious and should not be wasted
You are not alone, liar, liar
Rebuking someone who has deceived or betrayed you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES MACDONALD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind