Criminal
The Winery Dogs Lyrics


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somebody planted the seed of love
but the vines are killin' me.

make you feel so good to know
but it's bad, bad, bad...

i guess by now i should know the score
it's like somebody put some voodoo on me.

and i don't want it in my head.
i can't take it no more.

i feel like a wanted man.
i'm not a criminal.
you've got me in your hands.
and i got nothin' at all.

you've got me believin'
you're someone i'm needin'
but i'm a brick in your wall.
and i'm in your hands
and i'm runnin'
got me runnin' like a criminal.

i'm on the streets in the dead of night.
i'm wakin' up in the woods.

i'm feelin' dirty inside my soul.
i need somebody who can help me come clean.

i'm at the border down by mexico.
i don't know which way i should turn to next.

should i give it up?
should i take it all the way?
all the way down down down down?

i feel like a wanted man.
i'm not a criminal.
you've got me in your hands.
and i got nothin' at all.

you've got me believin'
you're someone i'm needin'
but i'm a brick in your wall.
you got me in your hands
and i'm runnin'
you got me runnin' like a criminal.

i'm a broken man that maybe be fated
and i don't know the time i'm facin'.
and the line is off my dime is up and i'm facin'
facin' the devil.
i gotta leave it all behind...

i feel like a wanted man.
i'm not a criminal.
you've got me in your hands.
and i got nothin' at all.

you've got me believin'
you're someone i'm needin'
but i'm a brick in your wall.




you got me in your hands.
oh and it's criminal.

Overall Meaning

The Winery Dogs's song Criminal talks about someone who is caught up in a toxic relationship. The opening lines, "somebody planted the seed of love but the vines are killin' me," suggest that the person has fallen in love with someone, but the relationship is not healthy and is having a negative impact on their life. The person feels trapped and unable to escape this person's hold on them, which is why they say, "you've got me in your hands, and I got nothing at all."


The person is struggling with conflicting feelings; on the one hand, they feel good knowing this person cares for them, but on the other hand, the relationship is causing them harm. They feel like they are under some kind of spell, as though "somebody put some voodoo on me," making them feel like they are losing their mind.


The person is in a state of desperation, feeling like a "wanted man" and "runnin' like a criminal." They even consider abandoning everything and everyone for a chance to escape the situation they are in.


Overall, Criminal is a song about the emotional turmoil one goes through when caught up in a toxic relationship. It highlights how a relationship, especially an unhealthy one, can affect one's mental and emotional well-being.


Line by Line Meaning

somebody planted the seed of love
Someone introduced me to love and the idea of a relationship.


but the vines are killin' me.
But that relationship is suffocating me and causing me pain.


make you feel so good to know
The idea of love and companionship can bring joy and excitement.


but it's bad, bad, bad...
But sometimes these feelings can be overwhelming and harmful.


i guess by now i should know the score
I should be able to recognize the patterns and consequences of my actions by now.


it's like somebody put some voodoo on me.
It feels like I am under some kind of spell or control.


and i don't want it in my head.
I don't want these confusing and overpowering emotions affecting my mental state.


i can't take it no more.
I am at my breaking point and can't handle the situation any longer.


i feel like a wanted man.
I feel like I am on the run and constantly being pursued.


i'm not a criminal.
I am not doing anything wrong or illegal, but I still feel like I am in trouble.


you've got me in your hands.
I am under your control and influence.


and i got nothin' at all.
I have no power or agency in this situation.


you've got me believin'
I have been convinced by you and your actions.


you're someone i'm needin'
I feel like I need you in my life, even though it is causing me pain.


but i'm a brick in your wall.
But in reality, I am just a small and insignificant part of your life.


and i'm in your hands
You have complete control over me and my emotions.


and i'm runnin'
I am constantly trying to escape this situation.


got me runnin' like a criminal.
I feel like I am doing something wrong even though I am not.


i'm on the streets in the dead of night.
I am alone and vulnerable, wandering aimlessly.


i'm wakin' up in the woods.
I am lost and disoriented, not knowing where I am or what to do.


i'm feelin' dirty inside my soul.
I am experiencing guilt and shame about my actions and emotions.


i need somebody who can help me come clean.
I am in need of someone who can guide me towards a more healthy and honest path.


i'm at the border down by mexico.
I am at a crossroads in my life, unsure which path to take.


i don't know which way i should turn to next.
I am feeling lost and uncertain about my future.


should i give it up?
Should I abandon this situation and move on?


should i take it all the way?
Should I fully commit to this relationship and see where it goes?


all the way down down down down?
Will fully committing lead to a negative outcome that takes me further down a bad path?


i'm a broken man that maybe be fated
I am feeling helpless and powerless to my circumstances, and unsure if this is my destiny.


and i don't know the time i'm facin'.
I am uncertain of what the future holds for me.


and the line is off my dime is up and i'm facin'.
I am running out of options and resources, and the consequences of my actions are catching up to me.


facin' the devil.
I am confronting my inner demons and negative emotions.


i gotta leave it all behind...
I need to let go of this toxic situation and move on towards a healthier future.


oh and it's criminal.
The situation I am in is morally wrong and causing harm to myself and others.




Writer(s): Richie Kotzen, Michael S. Portnoy Copyright: Hornall Brothers Music Ltd.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Agustin Elsegood

Somebody planted the seeds of love but her vines are killing me
It makes you feel so good you know... but it's bad, bad, bad
I guess by now I should know the score
But it's like somebody put some voodoo on me
And I don't want it in my head I can't take it no more
I feel like a wanted man I'm not a criminal
You got me in your hands and I've got nothing at all
You got me believing your someone I'm needing
But I'm brick in your wall and I'm in your hands
And I'm running... you've got me running like a criminal

I'm on the streets in the dead of night and waking up in the woods
I'm feeling dirty inside my soul but I need somebody who can help me come clean
I'm at the border down by Mexico
And I don't know which way I should turn next
Should I give it up... should I take it all the way? All the way down, down, down, down
I feel like a wanted man, I'm not a criminal
You got me in your hands and I've got nothing at all
You got me believing your someone I'm needing
But I'm brick in your wall you've got me in your hands
And I'm running... you've got me running like a criminal
I'm a broken man thet may be faded
And I don't know the time I'm facing
Yeah the lights is off my dime is up and I'm facing... facing the devil
I gotta leave it all behind...
I feel like a wanted man, I'm not a criminal
You got me in your hands and I've got nothing at all
You got me believing your someone I'm needing
But I'm a brick in your wall and you've got me in your hands
Ohhh and it's criminal.



All comments from YouTube:

Doug felipe

Será que tem chance deles voltarem as atividades ? Banda espetacular, um dos melhores álbuns de rock que já ouvi....

Etherman

Lots of love for MPortnoy! One of the most awesome drummers of all time!

Gasparina Cunha

He is master

Javier Escuella

The whole album sounds amazing the recording is so good you can hear everything clearly

bill hannum

These guys are just on another level . Each is a total virtuoso on thier respective instrument the writing and arrangement is fsntastic . This is quality

wolfgang

magical !👍🏼

Pat Souza

I am a new fan of his. I had never heard of him until he opened for Y&T a few months ago. His voice reminds me of a cross between Cornell and Glenn Hughes. His guitar playing is amazing. Loving this album.

Paula Jane

I love this song forever 🤘🎸💯❤😎

Petar Štrok

Dude, 90% of his lives are nailed. everyone has bad days sometime. I watched him live 2 times and he nailed it both times. I came back to re-watch the recordings and it was as perfect as studio.

Mike Merrifield

3 incredibly talented dudes, playing what sounds like heartfelt groove music. I'm absolutely loving this disc.

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