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Abusive relationships, sadly, exist everywhere. Love can turn into something very different given the toxic recipe of passion, insecurity, and rage. The victim in this song fights back in the only way she can, with her words, and ultimately, by walking away. Although the subject matter itself may not be uplifting, the courage to speak out from the heart is always liberating, both to the victim and to the listener. I hope that this song may be encouraging to someone who can relate to this woman’s plight.
CRIMES OF PASSION
(VERSE 1)
It’s a chemical reaction
When love goes up in flames
Mix jealousy and passion
And all you get is pain.
You tell me that you love me
But how can that be true?
Love’s not a word that you can throw around —
It’s all in what you do —
(Chorus)
I won’t be a victim of your CRIMES OF PASSION
That cruel attraction you’re guilty of —
I can’t be a slave to your satisfaction
Your CRIMES OF PASSION —
They just kill love.
(VERSE 2)
You always cross-examine
The minute I get home
What makes you think that I’ve been cheating
When I’ve always been alone?
I can tell that your suspicious of every friend I know
Your talk is getting viscious —
And you’re forcing me to go.
(Chorus)
Bridge
CRIMES OF PASSION
Committed in the darkness of the heart
Your CRIMES OF PASSION
Have only torn us apart —
(VERSE 3)
The hands that used to hold me
Are tightened in a fist —
I can’t go on much longer
I can’t live with you like this —
(Chorus)
(c) 2002, Art & Robin’s Music