In 2009, Aly & AJ renamed themselves 78violet and officially announced their departure from Hollywood Records the following year. In 2013, the sisters released their first single in five years, "Hothouse". The duo had planned to release a full-length album in 2014, which was later leaked onto the internet during summer 2014. On December 9, 2015, the duo announced they had decided to return to their original name, Aly & AJ. Since then, the duo has been working on new music.
On June 2, 2017, they announced a new single titled "Take Me".[8][9] It serves as the lead single from their EP, Ten Years. The single was released on August 18, 2017.
Church
Aly AJ Lyrics
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I don't, I don't regret
Call me what you will
Yeah, I'm in it for the thrill
I'm just, I'm just selfish
I need redemption
For sins I can't mention
Too many nights and there's no end
I'm hellbent, the reckless one
Too many nights I justified
All my casualties of love
For all the times I can't reverse
For all the places where it hurts
I need a little church
I need a little church
I do bad things
Can you see it on my face?
I get caught in every lie
I can't even stop to take care of my own self
Let alone somebody else
(Let alone somebody else)
I need redemption
For sins I can't mention
Too many nights and there's no end
I'm hellbent, the reckless one
Too many nights I justified
All my casualties of love
For all the times I can't reverse
For all the places where it hurts
I need a little church
I need a little church
I need a little church
I need a little church
I do bad things for the sake of good times
I don't, I don't regret
Call me what you will
Yeah, I'm in it for the thrill
I'm just, I'm just selfish
'Cause it's been
Too many nights and there's no end
(I'm hellbent, the reckless one)
Too many nights I justified
(All my casualties of love)
For all the times I can't reverse
For all the places where it hurts
I need a little church
I need a little church (it's been too many nights, too many nights)
I need a little church
I need a little church (it's been too many nights, too many nights)
I do bad things, I do
I need a little church
I do bad things, I do
I need a little
The lyrics to Aly & AJ's song "Church" explore a sense of guilt and the desire for redemption. The singer acknowledges that they engage in "bad things" for the sake of enjoyment, without remorse or regret. They openly admit to being selfish and thrill-seeking. However, beneath this self-indulgence, there is a recognition of the need for forgiveness. The mention of "sins I can't mention" implies a deeper level of wrongdoing and a yearning for absolution.
The repeated chorus emphasizes the singer's search for healing and salvation. They feel trapped in a cycle of recklessness and justifications, leading to "casualties of love" and unresolved pain. The plea for a "little church" is a metaphorical longing for a place of solace and redemption, where they can find forgiveness for their actions and heal the wounds inflicted upon themselves and others.
These lyrics suggest a struggle between indulgence and the desire for redemption. It showcases the internal conflict of the singer who acknowledges their wrongdoing but is still drawn to the thrill and excitement of their actions. It reflects the complexities of human nature, where individuals can be aware of their faults yet find it challenging to break free from destructive patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
I do bad things for the sake of good times
I engage in harmful behavior in pursuit of enjoyable experiences
I don't, I don't regret
I feel no remorse for my actions
Call me what you will
Feel free to label or judge me
Yeah, I'm in it for the thrill
I am motivated by excitement and adrenaline
I'm just, I'm just selfish
I prioritize my own desires and needs above others
I need redemption
I seek forgiveness or salvation
For sins I can't mention
I have committed undisclosed wrongdoings
Too many nights and there's no end
I have spent countless nights without resolution or redemption
I'm hellbent, the reckless one
I am determined to continue my reckless behavior
Too many nights I justified
I have made excuses for my actions repeatedly
All my casualties of love
I have caused harm or pain to those I love
For all the times I can't reverse
I cannot undo the consequences of my actions
For all the places where it hurts
In all the areas of my life that are affected by my choices
I need a little church
I require spiritual guidance or support
Can you see it on my face?
Are my wrongdoings obvious to you just by looking at me?
I get caught in every lie
I consistently find myself tangled in deceit
I can't even stop to take care of my own self
I am unable to prioritize my own well-being
Let alone somebody else
And certainly not someone else's needs
Too many nights and there's no end
The cycle of destructive behavior continues indefinitely
I'm hellbent, the reckless one
I am determined to persist as the reckless individual
Too many nights I justified
I have excused my actions repeatedly
All my casualties of love
I have harmed those I love
For all the times I can't reverse
It is impossible to undo the consequences
For all the places where it hurts
In all areas that are affected by the pain caused
I need a little church
I require guidance or support from a religious institution
I do bad things, I do
I consistently engage in harmful behavior
I need a little church
I am in need of spiritual assistance
I do bad things, I do
I continue to commit wrongdoing
I need a little
I require
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alyson Michalka, Amanda Michalka
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Talia McCurry
[Verse 1]
I do bad things for the sake of good times
I don't, I don't regret
Call me what you will
Yeah, I'm in it for the thrill
I'm just, I'm just selfish
[Pre-Chorus]
I need redemption
For sins, I can't mention
[Chorus]
Too many nights and there's no end
I'm hell bent, the reckless one
Too many nights I justify
All my casualties of love
For all the times I can’t reverse
For all the places where it hurts
I need a little church
I need a little church
[Verse 2]
I do bad things
Can't you see it on my face?
I get caught in every lie
I can't even stop to take care of my own self
Let alone somebody else
[Pre-Chorus]
I need redemption
For sins, I can't mention
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
I do bad things for the sake of good times
I don't, I don't regret
Call me what you will
Yeah, I'm in it for the thrill
I'm just, I'm just selfish
[Chorus]
[Outro]
I do bad things, I do
I need a little church
I do bad things, I do
I need a little church
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I do bad things for the sake of good times
I don't, I don't regret
Call me what you will
Yeah, I'm in it for the thrill
I'm just, I'm just selfish
I need redemption
For sins I can't mention
Too many nights and there's no end
I'm hellbent, the reckless one
Too many nights I justify
All my casualties of love
For all the times I can't reverse
For all the places where it hurts
I need a little church
I need a little church
I do bad things
Can't you see it on my face?
I get caught in every lie
I can't even stop to take care of my own self
Let alone somebody else
(Let alone somebody else)
I need redemption
For sins I can't mention
Too many nights and there's no end
I'm hellbent, the reckless one
Too many nights I justify
All my casualties of love
For all the times I can't reverse
For all the places where it hurts
I need a little church
I need a little church
I need a little church
I need a little church
I do bad things for the sake of good times
I don't, I don't regret
Call me what you will
Yeah, I'm in it for the thrill
I'm just, I'm just selfish
'Cause it's been
Too many nights and there's no end
(I'm hellbent, the reckless one)
Too many nights I justify
(All my casualties of love)
For all the times I can't reverse
For all the places where it hurts
I need a little church
I need a little church
I need a little church
I need a little church
I do bad things, I do
I need a little church
I do bad things, I do
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Aren't they sister's, though?
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Jonica Butcher Right?! But it’s not annoying or self absorbed. It’s just beautifully done.