Saint or Sinner
Ignis Brothers Lyrics

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I feel it coming
I feel the weight of things to come
Of things I've done
The water's waking
And it's become a part of me
It moves in me

And if the morning finds me

With a broken hallelujah on my tongue
Will I be called a saint or sinner?
Please remember me
And if it gets too much to bear
I'll say hello to all my fears
My heart's become a beast of burden
Please remember me

I hear the drums
I hear the beating of my heart
That's where it starts
Now that it's fading
All the things I kept from you
They've come for me

And if the morning finds me
With a broken hallelujah on my tongue
Will I be called a saint or sinner?
Please remember me
And if it gets too much to bear
I'll say hello to all my fears
My heart's become a beast of burden
Please remember me

And if the morning finds me
With a broken hallelujah on my tongue

Will I be called a saint or sinner?
Please remember

Overall Meaning

In Saint or Sinner, Ignis Brothers explores the human experience of facing the consequences of one's actions. The singer feels the weight of things to come and the things they have done, and the water serves as a metaphor for the consequences that have become a part of them and continue to move in them. The lyrics suggest that the singer is coming to terms with the fact that their actions may result in being judged as either a saint or a sinner.

The chorus contains a powerful plea to be remembered regardless of how the singer is judged. The broken hallelujah represents a sense of repentance or guilt for the things done, but it's unclear whether the judgment will be favorable or not. The singer acknowledges their fear and their heart becoming a burden, possibly implying a sense of regret. The drums and beating heart suggest a sense of urgency and the inevitability of the judgment to come.

Overall, Saint or Sinner is a powerful reflection on the human experience of facing consequences and judgment for our actions. It invites listeners to consider their own lives and the things that they may need to come to terms with.

Line by Line Meaning

I feel it coming
I sense that something is about to happen

I feel the weight of things to come
I sense that I am responsible for what is about to happen

Of things I've done
I am aware of my past actions and the consequences they may bring

The water's waking
I feel that my emotions are becoming more intense

And it's become a part of me
My emotional state is now influencing my actions and decisions

It moves in me
My emotions are overwhelming and uncontrollable

And if the morning finds me
If I wake up tomorrow

With a broken hallelujah on my tongue
If I am unable to express my emotions and gratitude properly

Will I be called a saint or sinner?
Will people see me as good or bad?

Please remember me
I want to be remembered and not forgotten

And if it gets too much to bear
If my emotions become too overwhelming

I'll say hello to all my fears
I will confront my fears and try to overcome them

My heart's become a beast of burden
My emotions are weighing heavily on me

And if the morning finds me
If I wake up tomorrow

With a broken hallelujah on my tongue
If I am unable to express my emotions and gratitude properly

Will I be called a saint or sinner?
Will people see me as good or bad?

Please remember me
I want to be remembered and not forgotten

Writer(s): Ikenna Edwin Obiora-madu, Olumuyiwa Joshua Akhigbe, Raphael Chinedu Nwanyanwu, Ruth Zakari

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