Who Needs Air
The Classic Crime Lyrics

I'm drowning but I don't care
Because when you got what I got, what I got
Who needs air? I don't need air

My addiction too danger like the rush of the sea
Like a wave on the rocks, the lessons crash down on me
I don't need to prove the world to you, only to myself
So step back, look away as I dive into the swell

I'm drowning but I don't care
Because when you got what I got, what I got
Who needs air?

So take me down to the river like a little child
And take my hand and tell me it's okay to be wild
I never knew the world until I saw through your eyes
I never knew myself until I ripped off my disguise

I'm drowning but I don't care
Because when you got what I got, what I got
Who needs air?

I'm drowning
(I have come to the realization that)
But I don't care
(Life is more than what I have accomplished and)

Because when you got what I got, what I got
(Life is more then the realization that)
Who needs air?
(We have accomplished nothing at all)

I'm drowning
(True success is so selfless so drown in the)
But I don't care
(Lyrics of your life and give up the air that you breathe)

Because when you got what I got, what I got
(You don't need anything)
I don't need air
(You don't need anything)

I don't need air

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW JAMES MACDONALD

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The Classic Crime is a Seattle-based alternative rock band. They released their Tooth & Nail debut album, 'Albatross', in 2006. It marked the fastest first-week sales for a new artist in the history of T&N. The band members are Matt MacDonald (vocals), Justin DuQue (guitar), Robert "Cheeze" Negrin (guitar), Alan Clark (bass), and Paul "Skip" Erickson (drums).

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. Read Full BioThe Classic Crime is a Seattle-based alternative rock band. They released their Tooth & Nail debut album, 'Albatross', in 2006. It marked the fastest first-week sales for a new artist in the history of T&N. The band members are Matt MacDonald (vocals), Justin DuQue (guitar), Robert "Cheeze" Negrin (guitar), Alan Clark (bass), and Paul "Skip" Erickson (drums).

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.

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03Who Needs Air3:44

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04Blisters And Coffee3:20

05The Coldest Heart3:45

06All The Memories3:50

07Say The Word4:26

08I Know The Feeling2:49

09Warrior Poet2:54

10The Bitter Uprising4:15

11We All Look Elsewhere4:27

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Fabián A

2y↑1

I long to taste adventure like the nature of the sea
Always moving, always hiding, all the creatures from beneath
Singing silent songs of sadness, my heart waits for its chance
To dance upon the ashes of my burned up little plans

And I stand alone before the night
My nakedness is so clear in the glow of the moonlight
Life is old but so short
We are young, we want more

I'm drowning but I don't care
Because when you got what I got, what I got
Who needs air? I don't need air

My addiction too danger like the rush of the sea
Like a wave on the rocks, the lessons crash down on me
I don't need to prove the world to you, only to myself
So step back, look away as I dive into the swell

I'm drowning but I don't care
Because when you got what I got, what I got
Who needs air?

So take me down to the river like a little child
And take my hand and tell me it's okay to be wild
I never knew the world until I saw through your eyes
I never knew myself until I ripped off my disguise

I'm drowning but I don't care
Because when you got what I got, what I got
Who needs air?

I'm drowning
(I have come to the realization that)
But I don't care
(Life is more than what I have accomplished and)

Because when you got what I got, what I got
(Life is more then the realization that)
Who needs air?
(We have accomplished nothing at all)

I'm drowning
(True success is so selfless so drown in the)
But I don't care
(Lyrics of your life and give up the air that you breathe)

Because when you got what I got, what I got
(You don't need anything)
I don't need air
(You don't need anything)

I don't need air

All comments from YouTube:

Nick Capretta

8y↑8

Why do people always have online arguments? This is a good song listen to it and shut up.

Chelsea Johnson

6y↑17

Wow, this is the first time I've heard of this band. This song is epic.

Cole Hintermeister

+Chelsea Johnson I've never heard of them until like last week. I'm so confused as to why. This is amazing.

Rohan Sinha

6y↑3

I've loved them for years and I just heard this today. Check out Flight of Kings , its one of my other favourites by them. Heavier than this but great lyrics and tight drums and vocals.

VarsitySmurf

12y↑3

God is always there, just hold up faith. He always loves. He's always there. He has limitless mercy. God is good, all the time.

Soniti1324

3y↑2

I haven't heard this album since 2006, and it suddenly came back to me today.

These guys are so much better than they ever had the chance to be.

Coleman Sanders

5y↑5

one of the best songs ever

Stephen Rader

Coleman Sanders that is very true

Bradly Kramer

10y

@marineprncss89 Marines are some of the best guys around

Emibabe716

12y

thank you...no one else believed me.

Sam F

12y

not saying that i'm going to heaven, though.

Kaleb Lee

11y

they are awesome!!!!! :))))

Kevin 7

11y

@laytonwhoitis I tried everything. My piece of advice is to try Jesus. Everything else with leave you empty after a time. Jesus is the only thing that will actually fill you up.

Vai Patri

this and the smashing pumpkins will always be my favorites.

sniper Xbox

amiazing 😍😍🌹

richard

10y

@TheNightshado yes you do...

Fluffy Puppy

Wow I stumbled upon an ancient relic tonight, folks

June Castillo

12y

<333

Caleb Cooper

10y

I try to hold my breath while listning to this song.... It's so frieking hard...I need air

Hannah Christensen

8y↑2

it was almost scary how exact my own spiritual life can relate to this song... i think this can describe almost every believer though

HisBondservant777

@DeathlyHall0ws7 Lol man I just want to point something out. " stop inflicting your opinions upon the world. No one cares." you said that and then said " They are fantastic. Brilliant. Inspiring. Everything the bible is not. " ... isnt that a bit self contradicting? Great band.

E P

11y

I would have to agree with you!! This song is super meaningful!!

Paul Jenzen Viuya

11 years

Andrew John

One of my favorite songs. The lyrics just speak to me every time .

Fernando Layton

11y

I need air...

Miah Gruber

10y

@jfreyallday how do you use the F word on a classic crime video?

aragon30021

10y

This is breathtaking

Joshua

12y

if you like them you'll probably like Mayday Parade and maybe Motion City Soundtrack

septicRain

I love this song so much and its all because of zach R.I.P bro and thank you

Fernando Layton

11y

@jeyzix8x i found her... still need air though

Dennis B

10y

@plugmeinyo OK.....lets see you go under water for......let's say.....7minutes with Jesus and we will see who needs air!

11y↑1

:D arrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhh ima pirate :3

Fluffy Puppy

Arrrgh same :3

Ulises Escobar Ramos

Fucking. Love. This. Song. Classic Crime..realest, sickest, most amazing band ever. Plain and simple.

MARTH11ff

11y

max u silly.

746times

@DeathlyHall0ws7 What if the answer to life is not living?

fmarox22

12y

maybe you should look into what happened in Genesis; ever heard about what happened in Sodom and Gommorah?

Katy B

12y

i know this is weird..but i think of new moon when i hear this song...when she jumps off the cliff.

Nick Prete

@DeathlyHall0ws7 bro what you just said failed harder than any other 15 year old who tries to sound like they know what their talking about. #gtfo.

VarsitySmurf

12y

How do you base this?

Jeffrey Croxton

10y

@UnderstoodParadox Right.

Allison Haynes

10y

my churches badn, Break the Fall (they are getting up there in popularity) they do a rendition of this song and it is AMAZING. it was where I first heard this song.

HisBondservant777

@cofeeee1 I respect your view but i just saw this and want to say ... then where and what is true morality? True ethics? i mean to know what evil is you need to know the GOOD that its opposing right? I mean whats Evil if there is no Good? If Morality is what we decide on our own I can easily decied good is to commit genocide on my least favorite race. Think about it, just this : Absolute Evil cannot exist unless there is Absolute Good. And what is that absolute good, howd it come to be.

Kate Jähnert

8y↑1

Me too.

SLIPPERY ANUS

12y

thx dude

well you obviously dont got what he got what he got, then.

Someo Elzse

B R A Z I L IS H E R E

Dan Sanders

why do I like this song so much?!

tschiefnrone

12y

thats normal.. every song of a christian or satanic band has that ;)

gwhodo90

10y

gay, 5 people have a life

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