My first impression of the song in the context of the sound, title, and lyrics is that it's a lullaby. Musically, it sounds like a nursery song, something to put a baby to sleep. A parent is singing to their kid, "Child, I will hurt you." But not intentionally. The parent is so loving and protective that she will inadvertently hurt her child. "Keep them locked away," "Clean their cuts and scrapes," "They know a soft caress," "Done for the greater good." Parents shielding their children from the world, leaving them unprepared to face it on their own.

@blob1298

6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Interpretation

@92larsko

5 жыл бұрын

or the mere fact that putting someone to the world will inevitably hurt them

@spiritualvibrations2825

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, you summed it up perfectly.

@legenden2744

5 жыл бұрын

nope nope too deep for me

@brandonc2829

4 жыл бұрын

@@aidenstclair715 had nothing to do with the comment.

I cry at this song. Not because it's sad. It's just full of emotion.

@user-ru6fv8ru2p

3 жыл бұрын

+

@6enkai

2 жыл бұрын

I be in my feels to this song omfg

@kaylaisnothere4397

2 жыл бұрын

@@u64qc8yxtsyn2 Are you doing okay, or are you just trolling? Crying and having emotions is normal and healthy

@09__lucy

2 жыл бұрын

@@u64qc8yxtsyn2 what?

@2toastedbagels

2 жыл бұрын

@@u64qc8yxtsyn2 ah yes, emotions are cringe.

This is the song that I want to hear the last minutes of my life.

@marda379

9 жыл бұрын

this song makes you sad man, even if you are so happy. i wouldn't want to die sad...

@a_norman_guy2346

5 жыл бұрын

Aleksandër Halfaxa Is the song that i listen before sleep :) kisses

@Mac04ish

5 жыл бұрын

I feel peace with this song. Not sadness

@stab74

5 жыл бұрын

I'd rather hear Sid Vicious's version of My Way. Go out with some attitude!

@archangel9092

4 жыл бұрын

gay id pick gummo

most underrated crystal castles song

their songs are literally poems

@absinthe4705

6 жыл бұрын

that's what songs are

idk why but this song reminds me of the scene in the movie edward scissorhands when she was spinning in the ice shavings he was sculpting and it looked like it was snowing.

@PuffingLust

10 жыл бұрын

your description was perfect.

@carolineheckyeah

9 жыл бұрын

The moment I heard the tinkling tune I thought of edward scissorhands!!

@GuiltyAsSins

9 жыл бұрын

That's crazy....At times when I've laid down, relaxed and listened to this song, that same exact scene from Edward Scissorhands came to mind!! And the love between Edward and Kim before Kevin came and ruined everything. Love the melodic sound to this song...

@SharBanning

9 жыл бұрын

they must be listened to back to back then Edward Scissorhands-Ice Dance

@glittergrasshopper1144

8 жыл бұрын

oh my god yes im gonna cry

whenever i listen to this song it makes me reflect on my abusive mother and my utter fear that I will end up hurting my future children as part of the cycle haunting song

@100Mmore

3 жыл бұрын

You’ll be okay

@angusbeef5259

2 жыл бұрын

You’ll hurt their eyes if you don’t use grammar.

@CrazyOkuuProductions

Жыл бұрын

@@angusbeef5259 who pissed in your cereal dude?

@redditcompilations3115

Жыл бұрын

just dont have children

@QuesadillaSlam

Жыл бұрын

felt that shit bro.. She said we'll be talking to a therapist soon since I still havent gotten over everything that happened so long ago.. I guess its a step in the right direction and closure for both of us, it could be worse I guess. But she fucks up one more time now that I'm at this age and I swear she's never hearing from me again

This song makes me think of a group of people looking up at a sky full of meteors showering down on a dark clear night, coming to the realisation that they're all about to die, but still dumbstruck by the beauty of the shootiing stars.

@nikkineko666

10 жыл бұрын

That's really beautiful.

@danniro8888

9 жыл бұрын

Damn

@merqui97

9 жыл бұрын

Like in the Bible

@marda379

9 жыл бұрын

you couldn't express it better, congratz man.

@michellethewhoreatthelake936

4 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful...i can only imagine. A talented writer/narrator takes you there. You have that ability

It's funny how this song has one of the most violent titles in my opinion and it sounds like one of the softest and gentlest. Probably not meant to truly be like that but interesting

depressive in a beautiful way

@sparsemallard283

9 жыл бұрын

Right

@SummerOf1987

8 жыл бұрын

yeah.s.

This song reminds me of how bad I mistreated myself in the past years and how I actually hurt my child self at the same time without realizing, she's probably still somewhere around in there. I can't help but feel bad after all, because she didn't deserve any of that, and the title of the song portrays my situation perfectly. Every time I listen to it, I feel like my present self is talking to my inner child and is warning her about what's bound to happen. In any case, it's a really beautiful song and I am at loss for words every time I listen to it, it gives me a sort of nostalgic feeling mixed with regret but also makes me feel like I am in the safest place on earth, someplace where nothing can get you.

@sthefanymartinez1672

5 ай бұрын

I feel the same

@FuhQH8Me4Lyfe

4 ай бұрын

Knowing that is the first step to healing your inner child, so consider yourself blessed. Most people dont realize that the inner child is a real thing, and it's sad. Your inner child needs to be nurtured and cared for, needs to be loved, so you can truely love every part of yourself and grow. Ignoring that voice can lead to the path of self destruction that far too many people follow. Stay strong.

@AbbysalWarrior72756

3 ай бұрын

I did the same thing growing up was really harsh because of so much emotional trauma i endured

I love how the very few songs that crystal castles has which are very....heavenly, like tell me what to swallow, turn out to be the most meaningful.

@dunkindonut36

Жыл бұрын

and note that they are the last ones on the albums!

So hauntingly beautiful. Dangerous even.

I always imagine gazing at stars while this song plays. Hopefully one day I can go somewhere where the light pollution isn't too bad, and I could see the Milky Way

@bryhuh5286

7 жыл бұрын

Hawaii is the best place in the world for stargazing. The air is so clear there. Lying across the sand, feeling free and staring up at the great beyond... Truly beautiful.

@blackforestpygmy8756

7 жыл бұрын

I've only seen the Milky Way once in my life, lying on the beach in complete darkness. One of the most breathtaking and sobering views I've ever seen. It's definitely worth it.

@blackforestpygmy8756

7 жыл бұрын

undertakerfreak1127 hellew!

@AlastairGilfillan

7 жыл бұрын

We all will, one day.

@anttitheinternetguy3213

6 жыл бұрын

Alastair Gilfillan shhh god is dead and we have killed him, only sweet release of the cold void will set us free

If this isn't played at my furneral I ain't dying, simple as that

@evetucker2979

3 жыл бұрын

paha mood

@estelao.b.1473

6 ай бұрын

😋😂

All parents harm their children, trying to protect them from the harsh reality of the world.

@bonnie9532

3 жыл бұрын

??????????

@cennamonzimt

3 жыл бұрын

@@bonnie9532 Think they mean something like parents hiding their children from reality. Not being fully honest about the world and leading the kids to be hurt by the truth as they grow up?

@bonnie9532

3 жыл бұрын

@@cennamonzimt but hes sayin anyone that harms their kids is just trying to protect them ignoring the many child abusers

@cennamonzimt

3 жыл бұрын

@@bonnie9532 Doubt he was. It's 5 years ago so we can't exactly expect him to respond with what he means.

@bonnie9532

3 жыл бұрын

@@cennamonzimt yup probably had good intent but bad execution

my grandmother has a painting in her house, hanging on the wall, when I was a child, I spent hours looking at that painting, imagining what it would be like to live in that world. this song made me feel, It made me feel present in that painting scenario..

@percsie3072

2 ай бұрын

i love this

not that anyone cares but I always cry to this song...

@LuckyXCX

6 жыл бұрын

Katie love you’re not alone.

@cosmicfabric1974

3 жыл бұрын

I care, its made me cry on more than several occasions

@yspinkblue7787

3 жыл бұрын

me too

@u64qc8yxtsyn2

3 жыл бұрын

cringe dude

@honeybaby5097

3 жыл бұрын

@@u64qc8yxtsyn2 true

Had a guy hold me to this song. Most amazing feeling I've ever had. Thank you Crystal Castles.

i listened to this while i was on my way to my grandfather's house after he had passed and it will forever stick with me.

this songs reminds me that I will never be a child again and every single moment of my childhood has formed my present self, and there's no way to change any of that... sucks man

@100Mmore

3 жыл бұрын

All downhill from here

@impekaa

3 жыл бұрын

try meditating

On all their albums their last track was always different from the rest of the album and had a song like this, and this is for sure my favorite out of the 3 album closers.

This song has such a sad feeling... It suits me.

@Joevegas17

8 жыл бұрын

+Teru marry me

@jmster4208

8 жыл бұрын

√

@BossPL4Ever

7 жыл бұрын

~every weeaboo 2k16

@guillermoromanlopez5070

6 жыл бұрын

eli

This song gives me the memory of when I was a kid and saw snow for the first time falling from the sky and covering everything around me into a thick icy blanket. I also remember sticking out my tongue to taste it. Such a good song..gives off a peaceful relaxing vibe.

crystal castles music makes up the sound track of the life i wish i lived.

I hug and dance under the moonlight with my best friend to this. In my mind.

this song reminds me of when mother deers will get so worried and stressed about thier newborn babies that they will groom them over and over again until the baby is almost bold and bleeding, unintentionally hurting their child because they wanted to keep them safe

I've been looking for a song that sounds like my childhood nightmares.

Easily the most endearing song they've ever recorded. I did not expect this from them! Definitely the best song from III.

So much deep messages in this song

This song is really beautiful. I'm almost in tears. It's sad in a sort of.. everything-will-be-ok way. It makes me think of how hard life is, how much it hurts... yet how much we can really hold onto. Things that give us hope.

My song as I draw my last breaths.

@Mina-fn5ou

10 жыл бұрын

I hope you're still alive o.o

@virag220

10 жыл бұрын

Mina Ap. By outward appearances,yes.

@doeirl

10 жыл бұрын

Vince B. Poetic c:

@virag220

10 жыл бұрын

Minnie Ap. Another day,another night,darkness all around

@dritonalili3472

10 жыл бұрын

Vince B. what I've found out, in this timecycle we call life, is that when darkness is all around, it's just and only then where and when you can see things the clearest and we must all project that vision in the outside world cuz it's too pure and sacred to let it haunt us in our skulls.

the first to hear back in 2024

por que que essa música está tocando em um momento tão delicado como esse que estou tendo agora?perfeito,,essa melodia tão calma,,deixou tudo mais leve.momentos de desabafo e ajudas..simplesmente,,perfeito.

If anyone wonders, the photo shown here is from World Press Photo 2011, showing a mother taking care of his son suffering from wounds caused by tear gas used against him in a protest in Yemen

I want to listen to the part at 1:34 for the rest of my life.

@kimbyul1710

2 жыл бұрын

same , may i die while this part is playing on loop

@come-a-long-way

4 ай бұрын

i heard 134 is some sort of angel number once. it feels fitting.

This song remembers me to my mom. I know she was unprepared to be a mother, even she wanted to be one. I love her, but, she wasn’t mature enough to deal the development of a child in a third world country. She was overprotective, she judged me because I was different to her and the rest of people, she wanted to control me with her contradictions, and being emotionally neglectful sometimes. But at the same time, as a mother do, she sacrificed many things to keep me alive, and even slowly changing her attitudes towards me. She still doesn’t understand me, but at least, she tries to be better nowadays. She had to let me experiment a little bit more, and let me do more things. Basically, letting me being myself. Of course, I’m not perfect either. I need to deal with trauma and my diagnosis(ADD, autism, depression and anxiety), but at least, I know that nowadays I don’t have to worry much about this relationship like before.

"Child I will hurt you" is my soundtrack of dreaming, every night I listen to this song and I feel so calm, quiet... Love you, Crystal Castles, pure love.

If it were Grimes, it'd have a ton of sampling and extra stuff going on. This is a very straight forward ballad to me, reminiscent of "Tell Me What to Swallow" from the first Crystal Castles album, but more concise and focused. It really shows how much Alice and Ethan have grown since '08.

The best song of this album . I'm happy o discover crystal castles :)

This is one of those songs that I don't know whether to feel happy or sad. Beautiful.

cannot and will not stop listening to this song. scary how addictive it is.

So absolutely beautiful

This song feels like dying in the snow

hide all that you could done for the greater good it's later understood

I love the melody so much, this song is so amazing ❤❤

what the fuck, i can never listen to this song without wanting to cry. it makes me feel like i'm living a tragic life that i'm not. makes me feel almost mad with sadness, how the hell can a song evoke such feelings??

@BrianaMcChriston

Күн бұрын

imagine actually having a tragic life and hearing this :(

so pure and full of beauty

Simply the most beautiful thing ever! Mesmerising and captivating. I wasn't expecting sth like that from CC but it's just amazing!

Straight up. I remember looking through my truck window listening to this song. Gotta be real. This song reminds me of Xmas.

well...i'm suppose to write an essay about a song with symbolistic meaning, and how the song can easily be taken out of context. Totally found it. Thank you CC.

This song is beautiful. Love the lyrics

@galenathomas2431

2 жыл бұрын

Are you alive ?

Beautiful song when you watch snow falling

Oh my god this is actually beautiful! Crystal Castles

Always hits hard.

Magical..

I get overemotional at everything when this song is playing, and I'm crying right now because it just brings back so many good memories. It's unreal.

One of the most beautiful and underrated songs I have ever heard

A really touching song. It just takes me away & I love it for that.

Beach house vibes 🖤

PHENOMENAL ALBUM! Let's make it #1! Welcome back and hope to see you in Brazil CC!

This song is just perfect

Crystal Castles forever

Crystal Castles rocks for uploading this. Now I can listen to it repeatedly without copyright guilt.

FINALLY. 6 YEARS I'M LOOKING FOR THIS SONG. I'VE LOST THE TRACK ON KZread. 😭

My favorite song.

I don't know why, but when I first heard this song everything just kind of froze. I imagined myself in an empty playground looking up at the clouds drifting by... Everytime I listen it makes me feel totally nostalgic.

2:47 still sticks with me after all of these years

OH MY GOSH I LOVE IT

I miss her.

This song sounds like Christmas

@jonathan1849

3 жыл бұрын

merry christmas man

@LGDE88

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathan1849 merry Christmas to you too

@matildasviper942

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathan1849 Merry Christmas!

so beautiful yet mesmerizing.I've never heard anything song this good:)

i get so many feels when i listen to this...it's so beautiful

Beautiful...

When i was younger i used to call this "the princess song" And then i heard the lyrics and am asking myself why i called it that...

memories of my adolescence ❤️🎶🎶

This song brings me to tears.

Wonderful!

This is sublime

this sounds like a miracle ♥

hauntingly beautiful

I remembered my dream for the first time in three months after listening to this song before I rested.

I cried when I listened to this. It's so beautiful and haunting.

I definitely felt this one. This shit shattered me. Inside. Because I know in the end,when I die. I'll probably be in my own heaven. Snowing with stars & angels all around me. Actually feeling free! For the very first time.

This song is magical

Really intense music, love it.

It sounds like angels singing......

this song is so sick an beautiful 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I heard this song in Gerontophilia.. I love it, and I'm discovering new great songs too from CC!

Keep them locked away Reduce them to strays Clean their cuts and scrapes Mercy we abstain Hope you’re entertained Snow covers the stain Foray forever Taught them with solace They know a soft caress To lower your defense Hide all that you could Done for the greater good It’s later understood Foray forever

This reminds me of, the good days I had, wishing I could go back, knowing that'll never happen, with those I hold/held dear.. But that it's okay because these are the kinds of things life puts us through and we just Gotta keep making more memories.

Legit one of the most painful albums for me to listen to. I remember listening to this song when I had surgery-appendix- and this was what I primarily listened to beforehand and afterwards. This album has so much pain in general, but that memory just makes this album all the more painful.

amazing, just amazing.

omg... my high feels like its been mulitiplied like a thousand times...

My favorite song from this album

favourite song from them

Beautiful

I've been looking for this song for 10 years

such a great music which I never listened!

This Track FITS Perfectly When Everyone is Dead