Original Sin
Emphatic Lyrics


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I know where you've been
You buried your story under my skin
I know where we stand
Walked in your footsteps and followed the damned

Is there hope for me?
'Cause fools don't change
And stones don't bleed

Born with your dirt on my hands
Born with a line in the sand
Born into a world I don't understand

Down, down, down, here we go again
Round and round, will it ever end?
Hey father, what a mess I'm in
Heir to the throne of your original sin, original sin

I tried to pretend, I don't know the devil
And all of his friends
But I can't take it back, I know the truth
Is tied to the past

Is there hope for me?
'Cause fools don't change
And stones don't bleed

Born with your dirt on my hands
Born with a line in the sand
Born into a world I don't understand

Down, down, down, here we go again
Round and round, will it ever end?
Hey father what a mess I'm in
Heir to the throne of your original sin, original sin

Break the cycle now
I don't want your life

Born with your dirt on my hands
Born with a line in the sand
Born into a world I don't understand

Down, down, down, here we go again
Round and round, will it ever end?




Hey father what a mess I'm in
Heir to the throne of your original sin, original sin

Overall Meaning

The song "Original Sin" by Emphatic touches on the theme of the scars we inherit from our parents and ancestors. The first verse describes the emotional burden that the singer carries because of their forebears. They know where their family has been and feel like they are carrying that history with them, embodied by the dirt on their hands. The second verse centers on the idea of redemption and whether or not the singer can escape the cycle of their past. They long for change but acknowledge that it's difficult, as "fools don't change and stones don't bleed".


The chorus repeats the central ideas of the song: feeling trapped in a cycle of heredity that they don't fully comprehend. They long to "break the cycle" and "don't want [their] life" to be defined by their past, but they still recognize that they are the "heir to the throne of [their] original sin".


The song showcases the impact that our parents and families have on the path of our lives, for better or for worse. It also highlights the desire for personal agency and to step outside of what can feel like a predestined narrative.


Line by Line Meaning

I know where you've been
I am aware of your past and the secrets you keep


You buried your story under my skin
You confided in me and shared your personal story, and it has left a lasting impression on me


I know where we stand
I am aware of our current situation and how we relate to each other


Walked in your footsteps and followed the damned
I have made choices based on the actions you have taken, and it has led me to a troubled path


Is there hope for me?
I am questioning whether I can change and find redemption


'Cause fools don't change
I fear that I may be trapped in my ways and unable to break free


And stones don't bleed
I feel like I lack the capability to change my actions and my past mistakes can never be undone


Born with your dirt on my hands
I was born into a situation that carries the burdens of your past actions


Born with a line in the sand
I was born into a situation that has clear boundaries and expectations


Born into a world I don't understand
I was born into a complex world that I struggle to comprehend


Down, down, down, here we go again
I feel like I am descending into a negative pattern that keeps repeating itself


Round and round, will it ever end?
I am questioning whether I will ever break free from this cycle


Hey father, what a mess I'm in
I am addressing the person responsible for my situation and expressing the turmoil I am experiencing


Heir to the throne of your original sin, original sin
I feel like I am carrying the weight of the past actions of those before me


I tried to pretend, I don't know the devil
I foolishly attempted to ignore the negative influences in my life


And all of his friends
And the people who push me towards those negative influences


But I can't take it back, I know the truth
I acknowledge that I cannot change the past and must face the consequences of my actions


Is there hope for me?
I am still questioning whether I can make a positive change in my life


'Cause fools don't change
I am still wary that I may never be able to change my ways and overcome my past mistakes


And stones don't bleed
I am still doubtful of my ability to make amends for my past actions


Break the cycle now
I recognize the need to actively work towards breaking the cycle of negative influences in my life


I don't want your life
I am rejecting the negative influences and actions that have shaped my life




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Comments from YouTube:

Imperial Cub

I feel like this song doesnt push out to me unless i have it on full volume in my ears through loud headphones.

Nobody

anyone else feel this could go with the souls series? (including demon's souls)

Tiffany Matos

Such a coincidence that im playing DS3 at the moment lol

Golden Queen

Helena would it fit better with DS 2 Scholars of the first Sin?

no one

im really confuse because this song dont have on mp3

Blackhole Naptime

Odd picture and font color for this song.👍

Ricky toriano Masicampo

Name is the original sin..

Ricky toriano Masicampo

Life

Ricky toriano Masicampo

i know the past before and after there past

Malena Gonzalez

:3

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