Small Crimes
Unveiling the Rebel Within: Small Crimes and the Thrill of Forbidden Acts
Lyrics
I'm a petty thief and what I find I keep
I take and retain things that I've stolen.
I was supposed to set an example
I was expected to be a role model, but I haven't lived up to that.
But I am a vandal yeah, the paper's nice
Despite the appeal of material possessions, I'm drawn to destructive behavior.
But it's the rush I like
It's the thrill or excitement that accompanies these actions that I'm fond of.
You don't care about the money
Your focus isn't on the money when you're addicted to the thrill of adrenaline.
When you're an adrenaline junkie
Being an adrenaline junkie overrides monetary considerations.
Words will chain me after they let me loose
My freedom is restrained by the consequences of my words after I'm set free from a situation.
And realise that maybe there are
I come to realize that perhaps there are limitations or repercussions to my actions.
Small crimes but
Refers to engaging in minor unlawful acts.
Some things I just wouldn't do
There are specific actions I wouldn't engage in due to moral boundaries.
White lies burn
Even small falsehoods have consequences that can be damaging.
Sometimes I just can't keep to
Sometimes, I struggle to adhere to commitments or truths.
And if I gave it up would I still be a thug?
If I renounced this behavior, would I still be seen as a criminal?
You don't choose to play the bad guy
Choosing to be seen as the antagonist isn't always a conscious decision; it can be inherent.
It's in your bloodline and I left my heart
My emotional center is left behind, possibly in a place of abandonment or desolation.
At the scrap metal yard
An imagery of leaving something significant in a place symbolic of discarded or forgotten items.
You don't get to be human
When engaging in delinquent behavior, it's challenging to retain a sense of humanity.
When you're a hooligan
The identity of being a troublemaker can overshadow one's human qualities.
Words will chain me after they let me loose
Consequences from spoken words persist even after being released from a situation.
And realise that maybe there are
Recognizing the potential repercussions of words or actions after the fact.
Small crimes but
Reiterates the idea of engaging in minor unlawful acts.
Some things I just wouldn't do
Similar to line 12, emphasizing specific actions I wouldn't undertake due to personal boundaries.
White lies burn
Small lies can have a profound and painful impact.
Sometimes I just can't keep to
Expressing difficulty in adhering to honesty or commitments at times.
Small crimes but
Repeated emphasis on engaging in minor unlawful acts and the personal boundaries related to that.
Some things I just wouldn't do
Reiterates the struggle with truthfulness and commitments.
White lies burn
Reinforces the idea that even small lies can have severe consequences.
Sometimes I just can't keep to
Continued difficulty in adhering to honesty or commitments.
I'm a petty thief what I find I keep
Similar to line 1, reiterating the idea of taking and keeping stolen items.
I was supposed to set an example
Repeating the expectation to set a good example but admitting failure in doing so.
But I am a vandal
Reiterating the self-identification as someone who tends to engage in destructive behavior.
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