The song from Supertramp, crime of the century has a different meaning for many people, what do you think the song is all about? I've heard about Christ, JFK, etc.
2007-03-09 01:31:42 · 4 answers · asked by Floyd Fan 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I think it's simply about people blaming "someone else" for the world's problems, when it's really as simple as "you and me" being responsible or held accountable. I don't think it's too specific, but I think you can equate it to the "I didn't speak up until they came for me, and then there was no one left to speak for me" concept exemplified by Nazi Germany.
Now they're planning the crime of the century
Well what will it be?
Read all about their schemes and adventuring
It's well worth a fee
So roll up and see
And they rape the universe
How they've gone from bad to worse
Who are these men of lust, greed, and glory?
Rip off the masks and let's see.
But that's no right - oh no, what's the story?
There's you and there's me
That can't be right
2007-03-09 01:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by DrJunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crime Of The Century Songs
2016-11-10 08:14:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw Supertramp in 79 and as they played Crime of the Century there was a film in the background depicting the rail transport of Jews to the death camps.
2007-03-09 01:40:29 · answer #3 · answered by isthisparadise1962 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a good question and for the last 20 years or so I have been asking myself the same question.....I hope you find out.
Brilliant song and album - the best Supertramp for me.
2007-03-09 02:04:51 · answer #4 · answered by Next evolutionary step... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋