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.
What I'd Give Up
The Classic Crime Lyrics
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Three hours of sleep last night
Only thing real to me is a thirteen-hour drive
I lost my convictions
I have risked my life
I’ve seen the face of God through miles of black ice
Oh, I just wanted you to know
What I’d give up to give myself to you
But I threw them away
Only thing real to me was moving
The rest was fake
But I’ve got new direction
I feel winds of change
Still I’ve got my good reasons to stay the same
No I don’t need it anymore
The hotel floors the stage the lights the road
All I want to do is build a home
You’ve got my heart and my soul
The lyrics to The Classic Crime's song "What I’d Give Up" portray a sense of inner conflict and confusion. The singer starts by describing his physical exhaustion, having only slept 3 hours last night and facing a long 13-hour drive ahead. He then reveals that he has lost his convictions and, at some point, even risked his life. However, he also acknowledges having seen the face of God through miles of black ice, suggesting that he has had some kind of spiritual experience that has left him feeling confused.
The chorus of the song indicates that the singer is willing to give up a lot in order to be with someone else. He sings "What I’d give up to give myself to you", suggesting that he is ready to sacrifice a lot for the person he loves. However, later in the song, he mentions that he had foundations but threw them away, indicating that he has made a lot of sacrifices in the past.
Towards the end of the song, the singer seems to have found a new direction and feels the winds of change. He also mentions having good reasons to stay the same, suggesting that there is a sense of reluctance or fear of change. Ultimately, he concludes by stating that all he wants to do is build a home with the person he loves, suggesting that he has found someone who grounds him and gives him a sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up in a hotel
I started the day in a temporary, unfamiliar place.
Three hours of sleep last night
I didn't get much rest before starting the day.
Only thing real to me is a thirteen-hour drive
Driving to be with you is the only thing that feels significant right now.
I lost my convictions
I've abandoned my beliefs.
I have risked my life
I've put myself in danger for the sake of my pursuits.
I’ve seen the face of God through miles of black ice
I've had a spiritual experience through difficult conditions on the road.
Oh, I just wanted you to know
I feel compelled to express this to you.
What I’d give up to give myself to you
I'm willing to sacrifice anything to be with you fully.
I had my foundations
I had a strong basis for how I lived my life.
But I threw them away
I let go of those beliefs.
Only thing real to me was moving
I felt like I had to be active to feel alive.
The rest was fake
Everything else felt inauthentic.
But I’ve got new direction
I have a new path forward.
I feel winds of change
I sense that something significant is happening in my life.
Still I’ve got my good reasons to stay the same
Despite this change, I still have reasons to resist it.
No I don’t need it anymore
I don't require those previous things in my life anymore.
The hotel floors the stage the lights the road
All of the travel and temporary stages of my life no longer have the same appeal to me.
All I want to do is build a home
My desire is to create stability and permanence with you.
You’ve got my heart and my soul
I'm fully invested in you, emotionally and spiritually.
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Lana Patricia Advogada
Amo demais! Me inspira muito!
Renielle Ruane
Melhor banda do Mundo #THECLASSICCRIME♥
Caleb Martin
You guys are great keep it up! A big thanks to Radio U for introducing me to your music!
Lalo Villalobos
You guys will always be my all time favorite band. I'm listening to you guys right now lop keep up the good work!!
skittlesnsocks
Thank you for the great music and a fun music video! You guys are the best, and clearly a excellent choice as my favorite band (:
Lana Patricia
AMO DEMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIS <3
kelsie sanker
i love it... you guys keep making amazing music.. TCC <3
Lucas Cauã
One of the bestest bands of the world keep it up guys! Your songs and lyrics are nice!
Nathan Duarte
Awesome video, guys! And the fact that it was recorded with an iPhone 5 makes it even more awesome. Keep up the great work :)
SB
This song is now one of my favourites from you guys love it