The song True Crime by Scott Helman is about a person who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The protagonist of the song thinks about their ex-lover constantly, despite being hurt by them. They wish they could read their ex's mind to make sense of what happened between them. The protagonist also feels like their ex was never truly theirs. The chorus of the song is a call-out to their ex, stating that they should be punished for hurting the protagonist. The protagonist thinks that their ex should be in trouble for leading them on, only to reveal that their love was a lie. The song's bridge reveals that the protagonist is trying to heal from their break-up, but the pain is still there. They feel like they have been scarred emotionally, although they didn't physically bleed. Overall, True Crime is a song about heartbreak, betrayal, and a desire for justice. The protagonist wants their ex to acknowledge the pain they caused them and to be held accountable for it. The song is a reminder that sometimes love can be a crime, and it's okay to demand closure and justice.
