“Sinner’s Prayer,” which features American singer/songwriter Father John Mi… Read Full Bio ↴“Sinner’s Prayer,” which features American singer/songwriter Father John Misty, is one of the highly anticipated tracks from Lady Gaga’s upcoming album, "Joanne". In a interview with Zane Lowe, Gaga explained:

This song is about singing to a man just telling him, ‘Look I just don’t want to break the heart of any other man but you, but I know that I’m a sinner.’

Sinner's Prayer
Lady Gaga Lyrics

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I came down the mountain
Draggin' our love affair
Put on a pretty little number
I'm wearing you still
It was a hell of a scene at daddy's feast
Nobody saw it coming, but the little red devil in me
He has a funny way saying forever too fast
Don't get mad, can't blame a tramp

For something he don't have
I get on my knees and beg you

Hear my sinner's prayer
I am what I am
And I don't wanna break the heart of any other man
But you, but you
Hear my sinner's prayer
It's the only one I know
It sure as hell don't rhyme
But it's as good as, good as, good as, good as gold

Got a baby sister who looks just like me
She wants nothing more than a man to please
Maybe she's in too deep
Her love for him ain't cheap
But it breaks just like a knockoff piece from Fulton Street
The man's got a gift for getting what he wants
He's thirsty when he drinks
Gets on the brink, and throws her off
I get on my knees and beg you

Hear my sinner's prayer
I am what I am
And I don't wanna break the heart of any other man
But you, but you
Hear my sinner's prayer
It's the only one I know
It sure as hell don't rhyme
But it's as good as, good as, good as, good as gold
Good as, good as, good as, good as gold

I can carry you, but not your ghosts
Wish I had the faith, but I don't know, oh

Hear my sinner's prayer
I am what I am
And I don't wanna break the heart of any other man
But you, but you
Hear my sinner's prayer
It's the only one I know
It sure as hell don't rhyme
But it's as good as, good as, good as, good as gold

Good as, good as, good as, good as gold
Good as, good as, good as, good as gold

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lady Gaga's Sinner's Prayer is an introspective and vulnerable exploration of love, desire, and sin. The first verse describes a passionate but ultimately doomed love affair that results in a "hell of a scene" at a family gathering. Gaga confesses to having a "funny" way of saying "forever" and asks not to be blamed for lacking what she cannot give. In the chorus, Gaga prays for forgiveness for her sins, acknowledging that she is who she is and cannot help but hurt others in the process of pursuing her own desires. The second verse shifts to Gaga's sister, who is also caught in a destructive relationship, symbolizing the cyclical nature of sin and its potential impact on the innocent. In the final chorus, Gaga recognizes her own limitations and wishes for the faith to overcome her sins.

The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it can be seen that Gaga is grappling with the idea of original sin and the concept of free will. She recognizes her own nature as a sinner but is asking for forgiveness and hoping for redemption. With the use of vivid imagery and powerful vocals, Gaga captures the complexities of love and sin in a way that is both personal and universal.

Line by Line Meaning

I came down the mountain
I am back from isolation

Draggin' our love affair
With a troubled heart because of our past relationship

Put on a pretty little number
I am trying to look good

I'm wearing you still
You are always on my mind

It was a hell of a scene at daddy's feast
There were dramatic events at my family gathering

Nobody saw it coming, but the little red devil in me
I acted impulsively, against my better judgement

He has a funny way saying forever too fast
He made promises he couldn't keep

Don't get mad, can't blame a tramp
Please don't be upset, I couldn't help myself

For something he don't have
It's not my fault that he wasn't enough for me

I get on my knees and beg you
I am asking for your mercy

Hear my sinner's prayer
Please listen to my plea for forgiveness

I am what I am
I am flawed and I acknowledge it

And I don't wanna break the heart of any other man
I don't want to cause anyone else pain

But you, but you
Only you have my heart

It's the only one I know
This is the only prayer I have

It sure as hell don't rhyme
It's not poetic, but it's honest

But it's as good as, good as, good as, good as gold
I believe this prayer is valuable

Got a baby sister who looks just like me
I have a younger sister who resembles me

She wants nothing more than a man to please
She desires a significant other to make her happy

Maybe she's in too deep
Perhaps she is too invested in her relationship

Her love for him ain't cheap
She loves him sincerely

But it breaks just like a knockoff piece from Fulton Street
Their love is fragile like a cheap imitation

The man's got a gift for getting what he wants
Her partner is good at manipulating her

He's thirsty when he drinks
He wants more than what he is given

Gets on the brink, and throws her off
He pushes her to the edge and hurts her

I can carry you, but not your ghosts
I can support you, but not the pain from your past

Wish I had the faith, but I don't know, oh
I wish I had the belief that everything will be okay, but I doubt it

Good as, good as, good as, good as gold
Valuable and precious

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Stefani Germanotta, Josh Tillman, Mark Ronson, THomas Brenneck

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