Heaven's Just A Sin Away
John Fogerty Lyrics
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Oh, oh, just a sin away
I can't wait another day
I think I'm giving in
How I long to hold you tight
Oh, oh be with you tonight
That still don't make it right
Oh, way down deep inside
I know that it's all wrong
Your eyes keep tempting
But I never was that strong
Devil's got me down
Oh, oh gone and got me now
I can't find him anyhow
I think he's gonna win
Heaven's just a sin away
Oh, oh, just a sin away
Heaven help me, when I say
I think I'm giving in
Oh, way down deep inside
I know that it's all wrong
Your eyes keep tempting
But I never was that strong
Devil's got me down
Oh, oh gone and got me now
I can't find him anyhow
I think he's gonna win
Heaven's just a sin away
Oh, oh, just a sin away
Heaven help me, when I say
I think I'm giving in
I think I'm giving in
I think I'm giving in
The song "Heaven's Just A Sin Away" by John Fogerty is about temptation and the struggle to resist it. The singer is in a committed relationship but feels drawn to someone else, and the song expresses the internal conflict he experiences as he considers giving in to his desire for the other person.
The opening line, "Heaven's just a sin away," refers to the idea that giving in to temptation is a sin but still feels like a tantalizingly close path to heaven, or happiness. The singer admits that he can't wait another day and thinks he's giving in, but he also knows that what he's doing is wrong. He expresses a desire to be with the other person and hold them tight, but recognizes that this action won't make things right because he belongs to someone else.
The chorus repeats the idea that heaven is just a sin away, and the singer asks for help from heaven as he struggles with his decision. The bridge of the song reveals that the singer knows that what he's doing is wrong, but he's having trouble resisting the temptation. He feels like the devil has got him down and is going to win.
Overall, "Heaven's Just A Sin Away" is a song about the internal conflict that arises with temptation and the struggle to make the right choice. It presents the idea that sometimes the path to happiness might seem close, but it's important to resist temptation and stay true to one's commitments.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven's just a sin away
My desire to sin is so strong that I feel like I'm so close to reaching heaven through it.
Oh, oh, just a sin away
I am fully aware of the consequences of my actions but cannot resist being tempted by sin.
I can't wait another day
I am impatient to give in to my sinful desires.
I think I'm giving in
I am about to succumb to the temptation of sin.
How I long to hold you tight
I desire to be physically intimate with someone but it goes against my better judgement.
Oh, oh be with you tonight
I am willing to act on my desires even though it is wrong.
That still don't make it right
Even though I want to act on my desires, I am fully aware that it is wrong.
'Cause I belong to him
I am in a committed relationship but can't help but be tempted to cheat.
Oh, way down deep inside
Although I am fully aware of what I am about to do, I can't help myself.
I know that it's all wrong
I am aware that my actions will lead to negative consequences.
Your eyes keep tempting
The person I desire seduces me with their eyes and actions.
But I never was that strong
I am aware of my weakness in the face of temptation and unable to resist it.
Devil's got me down
I am aware that I am under the influence of the devil and my desire to sin.
Oh, oh gone and got me now
The devil has taken control of my mind and actions, leading me towards sin.
I can't find him anyhow
I am unable to resist the devil's temptation despite my efforts.
Heaven help me, when I say
I am aware of the consequences of my actions and pray for help and forgiveness.
I think I'm giving in
I am about to succumb to the temptation of sin despite being aware of the consequences.
I think I'm giving in
I am fully aware that I am about to give in to my sinful desires.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jerry Gillespie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Linda Hudspeth
This man has so much spirit & passion.
Brent Woods
Awesome version John fogerty is the best ever
Marcelo Batista
Very good...
Connie Bauer
I had no idea that John covered this song.
Jergens Roberdeaux
Lynn Anderson has a good version as well.
ICXC
When going through hell dont go getting all cozy . 7000 feet is flood zone .
Brady Blackburn
11.22.63 brought me here.
Shawn Meade
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