Commit A Crime
The Rolling Stones Lyrics

The Rolling Stones's song "Commit A Crime" is a blues-rock tune that showcases the band's expertise in creating a lively and groovy track with powerful lyrics that tell a story of an abusive relationship. The song is about a man who is pushed to the limits by his cruel and vindictive partner who has gone as far as trying to poison him by putting poison in his coffee. The man decides to leave the woman before he "commits a crime" in self-defense against her abuse.

The opening line of the song, "I'm gonna leave you, baby/ Before I commit a crime", is a clear indication that the singer has had enough of the woman's cruel behavior and would rather leave than be driven to commit a violent act against her. The second verse reinforces this idea by describing the woman's attempt to poison him, highlighting her evil intentions and dangerous behavior. The chorus acts as a sort of warning to the woman that the man has had enough and is not willing to take any more abuse. In the end, the song is a tale of survival and self-preservation in the face of a toxic and harmful relationship.