17 Crimes Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Gawfur 

Cover art for 17 Crimes lyrics by AFI

Ultimately however he’s connected to the story it’s all a reference to Romeo and Juliette and a love that’s impossible to have. The verse would you allow our play… to leave no bone unbroken is about how crushing it is to the families I’m in love with poisoning is in reference to Juliet first taking the poison, Romeo not getting the message and then poisoning himself… If I weren’t so cold… we could in unfreeze this moment is when Juliet wakes up and finds him dead The verse tomorrow can’t be like this tomorrow they will take a stand refers to the families outrage over them being together Let’s kill like 17 to me to me symbolizes all family fighting up to Romeo killing Juliet’s brother. Bring your pretty frightful gifts to me is his carnal passion for her I’m in love with your new screams is the end… when she finds him dead and takes her own life…

Or I could just be way off on it all, this is just how it struck me all in the car today.