The strength of their debut single Keep Hope Alive - now one of the most-remixed dance tracks - saw them signed to Outpost Recordings. Their debut album Vegas was released in 1997 and achieved significant mainstream success with its blend of electronic, rock and hip-hop influences. A re-working of Trip Like I Do featuring rock band Filter appeared on the soundtrack to the movie Spawn and achieved significant radio airplay.
Their second album, Tweekend, was released in 2001, and featured guest appearances from guitarist Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave) and singer Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver). This was followed in 2002 by a mix CD entitled Community Service. Their third studio album, Legion of Boom, followed in 2004, and Community Service II was released in 2005.
The Crystal Method also wrote the score and produced the soundtrack for the film London (2006). And work has begun on a second movie score, After is its current title.
They had 4 songs on the FIFA '98: Road To World Cup Video Game: More, Now Is The Time, Keep Hope Alive and Busy Child. In 2002 The Crystal Method's single Name of the Game was the theme song and featured in the credits of the hit video game Splinter Cell. Also, the track Born Too Slow appeared in the demo and full version of the game Need for Speed: Underground. The PSX game Nitrous Oxide (N2O) features the Vegas album in its entirety as the soundtrack.
In 2008 they teamed up with Nike to release a compilation album, Drive, featuring a 45 minute seamless mix of some of their most famous songs and remixes. This set, with its constant BPM, was aimed at long distance runners. Drive also features some new tracks.
The Crystal Method also wrote the theme tune to the Fox tv series Bones staring David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel and it's become a big dance floor hit in the UK.
Their webpage at thecrystalmethod.com/ links to all their info, dates, and social media.
Here on last.fm, the artist TCM is an alias for The Crystal Method. However, there are also tracks as TCM which are not by The Crystal Method, but by the project TCM which stands for Thimbles, Cowboy & Mr. Ladies. This was a project that created intro's, outro's and interludes for the Dutch Turn Up The Bass House Party compilation CD series. See discogs
Come Back Clean
The Crystal Method Lyrics
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Spit the bad seed
Spit the bad seed
He came out to testify
Rip the black jean
With his gold teeth
In the back seat
He came out to testify
I'm not a follower
Don't want to follow her
Don't want a piece of the pie
Where I land I don't care
I don't need a plan
One night at a time
Who kicks open every door lately?
He can't stop
He can't stop fighting
Who says, "I won't leave 'til you make me?"
He can't stop
He can't stop losing a round
Looks like me
Dressed like me
Just like me
Looks like me
Dressed like me
Just like me
In the back seat of the taxi
He came out to testify
In the back seat of the taxi
Kept saying, "Who am I?"
In the back seat of the taxi
He came out to testify
In the back seat of the taxi
Said not to move, he's fine
Don't play with drugs in your bloodstream
Don't play with bugs for your bad dreams
I'm gonna hold my breath 'til you come back clean
Gonna hold my breath 'til you come back clean
Gonna hold my breath 'til you come back clean
Gonna hold my breath 'til you come back clean
Gonna hold my breath 'til you come back clean
In the taxi
Spit the bad seed
Spit the bad seed
Rip the black jean
With his gold teeth
In the back seat
(Make it up)
(Hold my breath)
(Where I land I don't care, I don't need a plan)
(I don't give a damn, I don't need a plan)
Don't play with drugs in your bloodstream
(Gonna hold my breath 'til you come back clean)
Come back to us when you come clean
The Crystal Method's song "Come Back Clean" tells the story of a man who takes a taxi ride through the city streets as he tries to confront his demons, facing them head-on. In the back seat of the taxi, the man spits out the bad seed and testifies about his struggles, dressed in ripped black jeans and gold teeth. He's not a follower and doesn't want to be a part of the mainstream culture or a piece of the pie. Instead, he embraces his individuality and lives life one night at a time, with no need for a plan.
The song takes a darker turn when the lyrics discuss the dangers of drugs and bad dreams. The man in the back seat warns against playing with drugs in your bloodstream and bugs for your bad dreams. He holds his breath until you come back clean, refusing to accept anything less than a healthy and clean life. Ultimately, the song is a call to arms for anyone struggling with addiction or negative thoughts, encouraging them to face their demons head-on and come back clean.
Line by Line Meaning
In the taxi
He's on the move, going somewhere in a taxi
Spit the bad seed
He's getting rid of the bad in his life
Spit the bad seed
He's getting rid of the bad in his life
He came out to testify
He's ready to speak his truth
Rip the black jean
He's breaking free from stereotypes
With his gold teeth
He might be showing off his wealth, confidence or uniqueness
In the back seat
He doesn't want to be seen, he's hiding or reflecting alone
He came out to testify
He's ready to speak his truth
I'm not a follower
He doesn't want to imitate anyone
Don't want to follow her
He doesn't want to follow anyone blindly
Don't want a piece of the pie
He doesn't want to be part of someone else's success
Where I land I don't care
He's willing to take risks and explore
I don't need a plan
He trusts his instincts and intuition
One night at a time
He's living in the moment, not worrying about the future
Who kicks open every door lately?
He's asking who's making big strides lately
He can't stop
He's persistent in pursuing his goals
He can't stop fighting
He's determined to overcome obstacles
Who says, "I won't leave 'til you make me?"
He's asking who's not giving up without a fight
He can't stop
He's persistent in pursuing his goals
He can't stop losing a round
He's admitting defeat but not giving up entirely
Looks like me
He's seeing himself in others
Dressed like me
He's seeing similarities in style or character
Just like me
He's seeing himself reflected in the world around him
Looks like me
He's seeing himself in others
Dressed like me
He's seeing similarities in style or character
Just like me
He's seeing himself reflected in the world around him
In the back seat of the taxi
He's reflecting on life as he moves
He came out to testify
He's ready to speak his truth
Kept saying, "Who am I?"
He's questioning his identity or purpose
Said not to move, he's fine
He doesn't want to be disturbed, he's okay
Don't play with drugs in your bloodstream
He's warning against substance abuse
Don't play with bugs for your bad dreams
He's warning against negative influences and thoughts
I'm gonna hold my breath 'til you come back clean
He's waiting for someone to clean up their act
Gonna hold my breath 'til you come back clean
He's determined to hold others accountable
Make it up
He's urging to take action and make a difference
Hold my breath
He's determined to remain steadfast on his beliefs
Where I land I don't care, I don't need a plan
He's willing to be spontaneous and take risks
I don't give a damn, I don't need a plan
He's unapologetic about his attitude and approach
Gonna hold my breath 'til you come back clean
He's determined to hold others accountable
Come back to us when you come clean
He's urging someone to return only when they've made positive changes
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: EMILY HAINES, KENNETH JORDAN, SCOTT KIRKLAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bencrawford5708
Thank you
@aquarel28
come back clean
@leightonhs
blew my minddddddd
@thekensilva
Nice production
@lotionhour
Emily makes this album.
@michaelbelsky139
❤❤❤
@aquarel28
the war is one fight back immortality
@manaiscoo
@Hispanick wat. this is my man. :p
@robertfraser9873
Don't blame the buzz for your bad dream! ❤️❤️
@Tomas-bp6kc
Don’t blame the drugs in your bloodstream