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Criminal

by Kat Robichaud

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This track was made possible from Kat's Patreon backers at patreon.com/katrobichaud.
This song is based on America's very first serial killer (that we know of) H.H. Holmes and inspired by Erik Larson's "The Devil in the White City".

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Was it all a game?
You led me on, and now I love you
Oh, your ego has so many names
Bluest of blue
Your oceans are calming in the fires
That’s burning because of you
But nothing moves

We all have ghosts in our closets
Where we hide all our corpses
And we pray for redemption from the past
You’ve got a trunk in the cellar
With yellowed teeth and black hair
And skeletons in every state you’ve been

What you do to me is criminal
The way you touch my skin is unforgivable
How can I escape the spell
That you cast so well?

You’re not helpless
You’re not a poet
You’re a goddamn selfish human being
You don’t act for the devil
So don’t blame him for your transgressions and upbringing
I’m tired of your lies
Your disguise was good
But all good things are heading for a grave ending

Your velvet words are so misleading
Wrapped up in layers of gauze to keep from seeping
How many? How many were taken by your charm?
Fresh young things- free for the first time-
But not for long

We’re guilty of doors that we brick up
And walls that we build up
To keep us safe from deceptions of love
You’re building rooms with no windows
And tombs with hidden peep holes
Getting your kicks from watching me kick at the walls

What you do to me is criminal
The way you touch my skin is unforgivable
How do I escape your spell that you cast so well?
What you do to me is criminal
The way you play with me is unforgivable
What you do to me is criminal
The way you touch my skin is unforgivable
How can I escape your spell that you cast so well?

This is stunning. @katrowbeeshow's "Criminal" song and Video. Victorian mass murder and nightmares and escaping abusive relationships and a glorious song...

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released February 5, 2024
Written by Kat Robichaud
Produced by Jeff Saltzman
Mixed by Vance Powell and Sputnik Sound
Mastered by Piper Payne at Neato Mastering

Keys- Brendan Getzell
Guitar- Adam Dragland
Bass- Tim Baker
Drums- RJ Pal
Strings- Aton Patzner

Cover photo by Mike Lloyd Photography
Cover design by Kat Robichaud
Kat's attire by Pop Antique for Dark Garden Corsetry
Kat's wig designed by Charlie Montague

A special thank you to Douglas A. Gwyn, Emilio Racinez, Emily Winsor, Harrison Scroggins, NJ and Morrisa, Rick Kinnaird, Abegael Dunlop, Alex Eros, Andy Cargile, David Carlstrom, Erin Boyle, Gabriel Jesus, Kenna Lindsay Art, Lloyd Taylor, Rose Madder, Sean Tisdale, and all of Kat's patreon backers who made this song possible. xo

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Kat Robichaud San Francisco, California

Kat Robichaud writes songs about famous fictional characters, serial killers, and emotional hangups. She resides in Oakland, California where she writes, co-produces, and stars in Kat Robichaud's Misfit Cabaret, a musical variety show featuring live music, drag, burlesque, and puppets. If you would like her to release more music, become a Patreon member at patreon.com/katrobichaud. ... more

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