Not to be confused with nu metal band Disturbed.
The Disturbed released about 7 demos, one solo EP - "This Is.... Credibility ", a split EP with UK punk band 36 Crazy Fist, as well as several comp appearances.
They were featured in Ian Glasper's latest book Trapped in A Scene.
Harvey McGurn (Ex-Last Rites) - Vocals
Barry - Bass
Johnny - Guitar
Jamie - Drums
Criminal
The Disturbed Lyrics
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(Malevolent criminal eye)
(Motivation paints my mind)
(Cross the invisible line)
(And you'll be paid in kind)
Get it!
The suffering
It makes me think like a
Criminal
The suffering
When we're alone
Criminal
The suffering
It makes me feel like a
Criminal
The suffering
When we're alone
Typical enough for me
And burn inside in agony
What power will enable me
To bury my vision
A hunger coming over me
As I learn to hide the agony
To make a final remedy
To close the door once and for all
[Chorus]
In a world that I don't want to know
With a message that I never want to send
To be free from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Don't tell me I can not go
When the wound in me refuses to mend
Deliver me from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
(It seems the whole experience is)
Terrible and crippling
The pain is much more then
Physical beyond belief
When we're alone
Typical enough for me
And I burn inside in agony
What power will enable me
To make this decision
Despair is falling over me
No way to hide the agony
Embracing my calamity
To save myself once and for all
[Chorus]
Now you want to know
You want a name
You want to call me motherfucker
Now you want to know
You want a name
You want to say it doesn't matter
Now you want to know
You want a name
You want to call me motherfucker
Now you want to know
You want a name
You want to say it doesn't matter now
Now that you wanna know
Now you wanna name
Now you wanna place
Now you wanna time
Now you want it all
Now that you wanna know
Now you wanna name
Now you wanna place
Now you wanna time
Now you want it all
Now
[Chorus]
Don't say that it isn't so
I'm on a path that you'll never comprehend
Set me free from all of this
I need you to quicken my end
The Disturbed's song Criminal is a haunting and intense depiction of a person grappling with intense emotional and psychological pain, and the overwhelming desire to end that pain through self-destruction. The opening lines set the tone, with the malevolent criminal eye signifying the darkness that has taken hold of the singer's mind - this is further reinforced by the reference to motivation painting their mind. The invisible line mentioned in the lyrics is a metaphorical boundary - cross it, and the person will be paid in kind. The suffering is a key component of the singer's life, and it leads them to think and feel like a criminal. The melancholy tone of the song reflects the deep-seated pain the person is experiencing.
The song progresses, and we see the singer's desperation for an end to their pain grow. They are willing to do whatever it takes to end it all, including making a final remedy that will close the door once and for all. The chorus provides a stark depiction of the singer's desire for release from their suffering - they are so desperate that they want someone to quicken their end. The pain that the person is experiencing is not just physical, but a deeper psychological pain that is crippling.
The bridge of the song sees the singer's torment reach new heights - they are so desperate for release that they are willing to be called a motherfucker. The repetition of the lines 'Now you want to know, Now you wanna name, Now you wanna place' underscores the singer's desperation and gives the impression of their mind racing. The song ends on a somber note, with the singer still seeking an end to their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
(Malevolent criminal eye)
The way I look at things is pretty twisted and corrupted, like a criminal's perspective.
(Motivation paints my mind)
My mind is driven by an unsettling force and a feeling of wanting to do harm to others.
(Cross the invisible line)
You should be careful not to anger me, because you might not even realize when you cross the line with me.
(And you'll be paid in kind)
If you cross me I will make sure that you feel the same pain and suffering that I have in store for you.
Typical enough for me
My mindset is familiar and typical to me, as harmful behavior comes naturally to me.
And burn inside in agony
I feel an intense burning and pain inside, likely due to the desire to harm others.
What power will enable me
I am constantly thinking about ways to gain more power and control over others, to fuel my harmful desires.
To bury my vision
I need to find ways to suppress my violent thoughts and desires to avoid acting on them and causing harm.
A hunger coming over me
I am driven by an insatiable hunger to harm others, which is difficult to control.
As I learn to hide the agony
I am learning to conceal the pain and suffering inside me, which is becoming more and more unbearable.
To make a final remedy
I am seeking a permanent solution to the pain that I am experiencing, even if it means causing harm to others.
To close the door once and for all
I want to shut out the pain and suffering inside me for good, even if it means taking extreme measures.
(Chorus)
The pain I feel is overwhelming, making me think and act like a criminal, seeking to end it all through destructive means.
It seems the whole experience is
The suffering that I am feeling is all-consuming and unbearable, taking over my entire being.
Terrible and crippling
The pain is so intense that it is having a devastating impact on my life and wellbeing.
The pain is much more than
The pain I am feeling is not just physical, but also emotional and mental.
Physical beyond belief
The physical pain I feel is beyond what most people can even imagine.
Now you want to know
Despite my harmful intentions, you are still curious about who I am and what drives me.
You want a name
You want to put a label on me, to be able to understand me better.
You want to call me motherfucker
You are angry and frustrated with me, and want to express that through harsh words and labels.
You want to say it doesn't matter
You are trying to convince yourself that my actions and intentions do not impact you, or do not matter in the grand scheme of things.
Set me free from all of this
The only way I see to end the pain and suffering is through death, and I want to be released from all of it.
I need you to quicken my end
I want someone to help me end my life quickly, and without having to suffer any longer.
Don't say that it isn't so
I know that what I am doing is wrong and harmful, but I cannot seem to stop it or control it.
I'm on a path that you'll never comprehend
The path I am on is so full of pain and suffering that it is impossible for someone who has not experienced it to understand.
To be free from all of this
I want to be freed from the pain and suffering that is consuming me, and feels like the only way to do that is through death.
Now you want it all
You want to understand every aspect of my life and experiences, likely to try to find ways to help me or prevent me from causing harm.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN DONEGAN, DAVID DRAIMAN, MICHAEL WENGREN, MIKE WENGREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
Malevolent criminal, I
When the vision paints my mind
Cross the invisible line
And you'll be paid in kind
Malevolent criminal, I
When the vision paints my mind
Cross the invisible line
And you'll be paid in kind
[Hook]
Hit it!
[Verse 1]
Criminal, this suffering
It makes me think like a criminal
The suffering, when we’re alone
Criminal, this suffering
It makes me feel like a criminal
The suffering, when we’re alone
[Pre-Chorus]
Typical enough for me
That I burn inside in agony
What power will enable me
To bury my vision?
The hunger coming over me
As I learn to hide the agony
To make a final remedy
To close that door once and for all
[Chorus]
In a world that I don’t want to know
With a message that I never want to send
To be freed from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Don’t tell me I cannot go
With a wound that refuses to mend
Deliver me from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
[Verse 2]
It seems the whole experience is
Terrible and crippling
The pain is much more than physical
Beyond belief, when we’re alone
[Pre-Chorus]
Typical enough for me
That I burn inside in agony
What power will enable me
To make this decision?
Despair has fallen over me
No way to hide the agony
Embracing my calamity
To save myself once and for all
[Chorus]
In a world that I don’t want to know
With a message that I never want to send
To be freed from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Don’t tell me I cannot go
With a wound that refuses to mend
Deliver me from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
[Bridge 1]
Now you want to know
You want a name
You want to call me “motherfucker”
Now you want to know
You want a name
You want to say it doesn't matter
Now you want to know
You want a name
You want to call me “motherfucker”
Now you want to know
You want a name
You want to say it doesn't matter now
[Bridge 2]
Now, now you want to know
Now you want a name
Now you want a place
Now you want a time
Now you want it all
Now you want to know
Now you want a name
Now you want a place
Now you want a time
Now you want it all, now!
[Chorus]
In a world that I don’t want to know
With a message that I never want to send
To be freed from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Don’t tell me I cannot go
With a wound that refuses to mend
Deliver me from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
[Outro]
Don’t say that it isn’t so
I’m on a path that you’ll never comprehend
Set me free me from all of this
I need you to quicken my end
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Lyrics:
Malevolent criminal, I
When the vision paints my mind
Cross the invisible line
And you'll be paid in kind
Malevolent criminal, I
When the vision paints my mind
Cross the invisible line
And you'll be paid in kind
Hit it!
Criminal, this suffering
It makes me think like a criminal
The suffering, when we're alone
Criminal, this suffering
It makes me feel like a criminal
The suffering, when we're alone
Typical enough for me
That I burn inside in agony
What power will enable me
To bury my vision
The hunger coming over me
As I learn to hide the agony
To make a final remedy
To close the door once and for all!
In a world that I don't want to know
With a message that I never want to send
To be freed from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Don't tell me I cannot go
With a wound that refuses to mend
Deliver me from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
It seems the whole experience is
Terrible and crippling
The pain is much more
Than physical, beyond belief
When we're alone
Typical enough for me
That I burn inside in agony
What power will enable me
To make this decision
Despair has fallen over me
No way to hide the agony
Embracing my calamity
To save myself once and for all!
In a world that I don't want to know
With a message that I never want to send
To be freed from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Don't tell me I cannot go
With a wound that refuses to mend
Deliver me from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Now you wanna know, you want a name
You wanna call me motherfucker
Now you wanna know, you want a name
You wanna say it doesn't matter
Now you wanna know, you want a name
You wanna call me motherfucker
Now you wanna know, you want a name
You wanna say it doesn't matter now!
Now, now you wanna know, now you wanna name
Now you wanna place, now you wanna time
Now you wanna know
Now, now you wanna know, now you wanna name
Now you wanna place , now you wanna time
Now you wanna know, now!
In a world that I don't want to know
With a message that I never want to send
To be freed from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Don't tell me I cannot go
With a wound that refuses to mend
Deliver me from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Don't say that it isn't so
I'm on a path that you'll never comprehend
Set me free from all of this
I need you to quicken my end
Shayer S. Utsho
Malevolent criminal, I
When the vision paints my mind
Cross the invisible line
And you'll be paid in kind
Malevolent criminal, I
When the vision paints my mind
Cross the invisible line
And you'll be paid in kind
Hit it!
Criminal, the suffering
It makes me think like a criminal, the suffering
When we're alone
Criminal, the suffering
It makes me feel like a criminal, the suffering
When we're alone
Typical enough for me
That I burn inside in agony
What power will enable me
To bury my vision
A hunger coming over me
As I learn to hide the agony
To make a final remedy
To close the door once and for all
In a world that I don't want to know
With a message that I never want to send
To be free from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Don't tell me I cannot go
With a wound that refuses to mend
Deliver me from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Terrible and crippling
The pain is much more than physical beyond belief
When we're alone
Typical enough for me
That I burn inside in agony
What power will enable me
To make this decision
Despair has fallen over me
No way to hide the agony
Embracing my calamity
To save myself once and for all
In a world that I don't want to know
With a message that I never want to send
To be free from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Don't tell me I cannot go
With a wound that refuses to mend
Deliver me from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Now, you want to know, you want a name
You want to call me motherfucker
Now, you want to know, you want a name
You want to say it doesn't matter
Now, you want to know, you want a name
You want to call me motherfucker
Now, you want to know, you want a name
You want to say it doesn't matter now
Now that you want to know, now you want a name
Now you want a place, now you want a time
Now you want it all
Now that you want to know, now you want a name
Now you want a place, now you want a time
Now you want it all now!
In a world that I don't want to know
With a message that I never want to send
To be free from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Don't tell me I cannot go
With a wound that refuses to mend
Deliver me from all of this
I want you to quicken my end
Don't say that it isn't so
I'm on a path that you'll never comprehend
Set me free from all of this
I need you to quicken my end
John Barney
Been rocking to metal since 1969 and Disturbed has hit a nerve with me! 66 and still kicking it!
Snake
Even beyond 2022.
Julian Messner
Hell yes brother.
Josue Escarcena Cuno
lml
♡𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐎♡
Yes bro.
OSG Culture
wish you keeping up the kick-spree.
Mik L
I have to say, I am very happy I accidently press my YouTube notification, Disturbed is still number one in my hard rock/metal heart ❤️🥰
The WindyREDPanda
Same.
Dergon IT
Me too 🙌
Enrique Rios
años pasaran y nunca me cansare de disturbed LA MEJOR BANDA DE TODAS