9 Crimes Lyrics

Lyric discussion by jbsmith99 

Cover art for 9 Crimes lyrics by Damien Rice

Besides the melodic attraction, a song that can draw so many interpretations is clearly a great song. So, here are my thoughts:

I see Lisa as Damien's conscience. The song doesn't feel like they are opposing each other, but rather Damien is feeding from Lisa's words until their lyrics become one. The song starts with Damien and Lisa singing separately, but they gradually coalesce until their voice is one in the final verse. I think this represents Damien listening (and ultimately agreeing) with his inner self (i.e. Lisa).

My Interpretation

unique interpretation. perhaps twisting it a slightly different way: the woman's voice is what the man's voice imagines she is thinking....