9 Crimes
Damien Rice
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Leave me out with the waste This is not what I do It's the wrong kind of place To be thinking of you It's the wrong time For somebody new It's a small crime And I've got no excuse Is that alright? Give my gun away when it's loaded Is that alright? If you don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it Is that alright? Give my gun away when it's loaded Is that alright Is that alright with you? Leave me out with the waste This is not what I do It's the wrong kind of place To be cheating on you It's the wrong time But she's pulling me through It's a small crime And I've got no excuse Is that alright? Give my gun away when it's loaded Is that alright? If you don't shoot it how am I supposed to hold it Is that alright? Give my gun away when it's loaded Is that alright Is that alright with you? Is that alright? Is that alright? Is that alright with you? Is that alright? Is that alright? Is that alright with you? No
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Written by: DAMIEN GEORGE RICE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"9 Crimes" is an alternative rock song from Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice. He wrote and produced the song.
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AlbumThe song is the first single from his second album "9" released in November 2006.
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CollaborationThe song features additional vocals from Lisa Hannigan, who was Rice's musical partner at the time.
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Chart success"9 Crimes" achieved success in the charts, peaking at number 29 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Hotel Cafe TourRice and Hannigan performed the song live during their 2006 Hotel Cafe Tour in America.
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Song InterpretationAlthough the song is open to interpretation, many believe that it tells the story of a guilt-ridden man confessing his emotional crimes to a woman.
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Unique music videoThe animated music video directed by Jamie Thraves features a handgun and bullet in a series of disturbing scenarios.
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Use in TV and Film"9 Crimes" has been featured in several TV shows, including "Grey's Anatomy" and "True Blood." It was also used in the 2009 film "Cherrybomb."
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Piano focusThe song is primarily based around piano, providing a delicate and emotional backdrop to the sung vocals.
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Cover versions"9 Crimes" has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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