[Intro]
I know he's bad for me, but I don't care
[Verse 1]
He's got that cigarette grin, that black-leather sin (yeah)
Tattoos whispering don't let him in
Mama said run, but I'm too far gone
He says my name like it's breaking dawn
He's got danger written all over his skin
He's the storm I keep running in
I should hate him, but fuck, I don't
'Cause the wrong feels right when he pulls me close
[Pre-Chorus]
They say, “girl, that boy's no good for you"
But every word he says feels true
I know I'm losing my halo too
But baby, I want you
[Chorus]
I'm in love with a criminal (oh-oh)
Breaking every fucking rule I know (yeah-yeah)
He's bad for me, but I can't let go (no-no)
God, it's toxic, but it feels so spiritual
They say, "you're gonna get burned!"
But baby, I never learn, I never learn
He's dangerous, he's irresistible
And I'm addicted to my criminal
[Post-Chorus]
Criminal, criminal, criminal (yeah)
Criminal, criminal (oh-oh)
He got me locked in, locked in (yeah)
And I don't wanna stop it (no)
Criminal, criminal (mmm)
Baby, you're my sin, my pinnacle
Criminal, criminal (yeah)
Say it, say it, my criminal
[Verse 2]
He's got that bad-boy halo, devil's disguise
Kisses like curses, fire in his eyes
He says, “baby, don't run" I laugh and stay
'Cause I like the heat when he says my name
He's my chaos, he's my calm
Hand on my throat, heart in his palm
Everybody talks, but they don't know shit
'Cause I'd die just to feel that hit
[Pre-Chorus]
They say, “baby, he'll ruin your soul"
But I like losing all control
Yeah, I know it's wrong, but damn it's right
He's the dark I need at night
[Chorus]
I'm in love with a criminal (oh-oh)
Breaking every fucking rule I know (yeah-yeah)
He's bad for me, but I can't let go (no-no)
God, it's toxic, but it feels so spiritual
They say, "you're gonna get burned!"
But baby, I never learn, I never learn
He's dangerous, he's irresistible
And I'm addicted to my criminal
[Post-Chorus]
Criminal, criminal, criminal (yeah)
Criminal, criminal (oh-oh)
You got me screaming, screaming (yeah)
Even when I'm bleeding (no)
Criminal, criminal, criminal
Baby, you're my sin, my pinnacle
Criminal, criminal (yeah)
Say it, say it, my criminal
[Bridge]
Ride or die, no alibi
Handcuffed love under flashing lights
They can lock us up, throw the key away
Still I'd love you the same damn way
You steal my breath, my pulse, my will
You're my poison, my holy thrill
If this is sin, don't set me free
'Cause you're the crime I'll always plea
[Breakdown]
I want it loud
Let the sirens sing our vows
I want it rough
If this is sin, then call it love
[Chorus]
I'm in love with a criminal (oh-oh)
Breaking every fucking rule I know (yeah-yeah)
He's bad for me, but I can't let go (no-no)
God, it's toxic, but it feels so spiritual
They say, "you're gonna get burned!"
But baby, I never learn, I never learn
He's dangerous, he's irresistible
And I'm addicted to my criminal
[Outro]
Criminal, criminal, criminal (oh)
Criminal, criminal (oh-oh)
Locked in, locked in, can't get out (no)
Whisper my name, then shut my mouth
Criminal, criminal (mmm)
Take me down, make it biblical
Criminal, criminal (yeah)
And I'm addicted to my criminal