Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis team up for “Is It a Crime,” a soulful gem from HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY, dropping on Friday, August 22, 2025. Produced by Mat1k and Oliver Easton, the track blends Mariah’s emotive, introspective vocals with Kali Uchis’ sultry, confident delivery, creating a powerful narrative about defying societal expectations and embracing a love that feels right, no matter how many times it happens. With its smooth production, jazzy undertones, and heartfelt lyrics, the song questions why falling in love should be seen as a crime, making it a perfect anthem for those who love fiercely despite the haters. Dive into the Is It a Crime lyrics by Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis below, and experience his passion for music… Read More ▼
| Lead Vocals | Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis |
| Songwriter | Mariah the Scientist, Kali Uchis, Oliver Easton, Mathew Worthem & Nineteen85 |
| Music Producer | Mat1k & Oliver Easton |
| Label | Buckles Laboratories & Epic Records |
| Release Date | July 31, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Sony Music Entertainment, Buckles Laboratories & Epic Records |
Lyrics of Is It a Crime by Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis
[Chorus: Mariah The Scientist]
And So What?
I Fell, You Fell In Love A Couple Times
Tell Me, What’s It To Ya? Tell Me, Is It A Crime
To Fall, To Fall In Love, In Love A Couple Times?
Tell Me, What’s It To Ya? Tell Me, Is It A Crime To Fall?
[Verse 2: Kali Uchis]
Is It A Crime? How’s It A Crime? No
’cause If Loving Me Is Jail, Then You’re My Prisoner
So Let Me Throw Away This Key ’cause You Won’t Give Me Up
Let ’em Know We Don’t Give A Fuck
All They Want Is To See Us Breaking Up (Ooh)
You Can Search The Seven Seas And Never Find, No
A Heart Like Mine
Better Yet, Can’t Forget My Mind, No
Some May Say A Girl Shouldn’t Lay Her Cards On The Table
Well, I’m A Woman, L’m Not A Girl
Is That A Crime In This Cruel World?
[Chorus: Mariah The Scientist]
And So What?
I Fell, You Fell In Love A Couple Times
Tell Me, What’s It To Ya? Tell Me, Is It A Crime
To Fall, To Fall In Love, In Love A Couple Times?
Tell Me, What’s It To Ya? Tell Me, Is It A Crime To Fall?
Is It a Crime Lyrics Meaning
Is It a Crime by Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis is a soulful R&B ballad that celebrates unapologetic love in the face of judgment and misunderstanding. Imagine you’re in a cozy, candlelit room with your special someone, celebrating your love while ignoring the judgments of the world—this song has that same vibe.
This song is a bold statement that love—no matter how many times—can never be a crime, no matter what people say. Mariah’s verses reflect her frustration with people who don’t understand her love—she says, “They were wrong about us, I hate the way they paint it” and her deep admiration for her partner’s essence, like “the way that you walk and the air you breathe.”
The chorus, “Tell me, is it a crime to fall in love a couple times?” challenges the stigma around loving deeply or repeatedly, brushing off critics with “What’s it to ya?” Kali Uchis adds a fierce, confident layer, declaring, “If loving me is jail, then you’re my prisoner” and rejecting outdated norms with “I’m a woman, I’m not a girl.” Together, they celebrate a love that’s pure and unapologetic, dismissing haters who want to see them fail—”All they want is to see us breaking up.” The song is both a love letter and a middle finger to judgment, resonating with anyone who’s fought for their heart.
