There are at least two bands with this name:
(1) A German Rock band whic… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands with this name:
(1) A German Rock band which formed in 2002, playing straight-forward guitar rock. They split up again in 2005, having recorded a single EP named "anna".
The members were Tommy Schulte-Wissermann (lead vocals and second guitar), Ulle Wolf (guitar), André Hoffend (drums) and Chris Wolff (bass).
Ulle and Chris are now playing in a band named "Garage Band" (see http://www.garage-band.de/).

(2) A duo formed in Los Angeles, California lead by Joey Stevens on vocals and guitar and Itaru DeLaVega on drums. They play locally in LA and have released a self-titled EP. www.myspace.com/rumspringa
http://www.la.cityzine.com/2008/07/17/know-your-la-bands-rumspringa/

Criminal Love
rumspringa Lyrics

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When I force my way, in battle everyday
My voice starts to delay.
Oh, the predator becomes the prey, yes it's sickening to say,
You gotta satisfy this fool, it's so beautifully cruel.
How many games will it take, to bring the head of a snake,
That's slipped it's way past the eyes and right on through to the gate?
Juicy flies wont tempt this killers quench for his fate.
We gotta run, run, run, run.

Oooooooooh

When she slides inside, a thought begins to rise.
Is this you or a disguise?
Oh, my, sweet tumbleweed, oh you grow with the speed.
Oh get caught in the mess, of the red picket fence.
Where are my men to men or arms to hold the prison shut?
Well can my children turn against the only father they got?
What have I done to bring about all of this criminal love?
We gotta run, run, run, run.

Oooooooooaaahh
Ooooohooohh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rumspringa's song Criminal Love are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. However, it is clear that the song talks about the consequences of our actions, especially when we find ourselves caught up in situations that we did not expect. In the context of the song, when the singer forces his way in battle everyday, his voice starts to delay. He realizes that he has become the prey and this fact is quite sickening to say. It is as though he is acknowledging that he has found himself in a situation where he is fighting a losing battle.

Furthermore, the song talks about the need to satisfy the fool, which is so beautifully cruel. This could suggest that the singer feels that he has become like the person he is fighting against. He also talks about how he needs to bring the head of a snake that has slipped its way past the eyes and right on through to the gate. This line could be interpreted as a reference to deception or someone who has found a way into a position they do not deserve. The line "what have I done to bring about all of this criminal love" suggests that the singer is full of regret and is questioning the actions that led to this point in his life.

In conclusion, the song is a reflection of a person who is trying to come to terms with the consequences of their actions.

Line by Line Meaning

When I force my way, in battle everyday
I am continuously striving, facing obstacles and fighting battles in my life every single day.

My voice starts to delay.
I feel weak and unable to express myself as I face these battles.

Oh, the predator becomes the prey, yes it's sickening to say,
Sometimes, the hunter becomes the hunted and this is a terrible realization for me to make.

You gotta satisfy this fool, it's so beautifully cruel.
I am foolishly seeking satisfaction that comes with pain and misery, and it is a cruel thing for me to do to myself.

How many games will it take, to bring the head of a snake,
I wonder how many times I need to play this game to finally defeat the person who has wronged me.

That's slipped it's way past the eyes and right on through to the gate?
That person has managed to deceive me, and I only realized it too late to stop them.

Juicy flies wont tempt this killers quench for his fate.
I am determined to put an end to this person's deceitful acts and punishment awaits them, no matter the temptation to stop pursuing them.

We gotta run, run, run, run.
We have to flee from whatever problems we have.

When she slides inside, a thought begins to rise.
Whenever this person enters my mind, I feel some emotions stirring within me.

Is this you or a disguise?
I am questioning the authenticity of this person's personality and intentions.

Oh, my, sweet tumbleweed, oh you grow with the speed.
This situation is growing and evolving quickly, like a tumbleweed in the wind.

Oh get caught in the mess, of the red picket fence.
I have found myself in a difficult situation, trapped between the expectations of society and my own desires.

Where are my men to men or arms to hold the prison shut?
I am longing for some help and support, but I am left to deal with this situation all on my own.

Well can my children turn against the only father they got?
I am fearing that my loved ones may lose respect and trust in me if they find out about my actions.

What have I done to bring about all of this criminal love?
I am questioning the choices and actions that led me to this point of experiencing love in a very dangerous and risky way.

We gotta run, run, run, run.
We have to flee from whatever problems we have.

Contributed by Carter E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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