It's a Sin
Pet Shop Boys(펫 샵 보이즈) Lyrics
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When I look back upon my life
It's always with a sense of shame
I've always been the one to blame
For everything I long to do
No matter when or where or who
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
It's a sin
Everything I've ever done
Everything I ever do
Every place I've ever been
Everywhere I'm going to
It's a sin
At school they taught me how to be
So pure in thought and word and deed
They didn't quite succeed
For everything I long to do
No matter when or where or who
Has one thing in common, too
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
It's a sin
Everything I've ever done
Everything I ever do
Every place I've ever been
Everywhere I'm going to
It's a sin
Father, forgive me, I tried not to do it
Turned over a new leaf, then tore right through it
Whatever you taught me, I didn't believe it
Father, you fought me, 'cause I didn't care
And I still don't understand
So I look back upon my life
Forever with a sense of shame
I've always been the one to blame
For everything I long to do
No matter when or where or who
Has one thing in common, too
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
It's a sin
Everything I've ever done
Everything I ever do
Every place I've ever been
Everywhere I'm going to - it's a sin
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
(Confiteor Deo omnipotenti vobis fratres, quia peccavi nimis cogitatione
Verbo, opere et omissione, mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa)
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The Pet Shop Boys' song "It's a Sin" is a reflective anthem about a life lived in shame and regret. The singer is plagued by a sense of guilt and accountability for everything they have ever done, and every place they have been, and the sin that seems to be the common thread throughout. The lyrics seem to suggest that the singer's actions and choices have been in stark contrast with the morality that was instilled in them during their formative years. Lines such as "At school they taught me how to be, So pure in thought and word and deed, They didn't quite succeed" convey a defiance against convention and authority.
The lyrics also contain a plea for forgiveness from a higher power, as seen in the lines "Father, forgive me, I tried not to do it, Turned over a new leaf, then tore right through it". The repetition of "It's a sin" serves to emphasize the weight of the singer's transgressions and make it clear that they are saddled with a sense of shame that they cannot shake.
Overall, "It's a Sin" is a poignant reflection on a life lived in the shadow of guilt and regret, and the singer's battles against societal norms and their internal struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look back upon my life
Reflecting on my life, I feel ashamed.
It's always with a sense of shame
Every time I reflect on the past, I feel ashamed of myself.
I've always been the one to blame
I take responsibility for everything that goes wrong in my life.
For everything I long to do
Everything that I have ever wished for,
No matter when or where or who
Regardless of the circumstance, location or person involved,
Has one thing in common, too
They all share a common trait.
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
All of these things are considered sinful.
Everything I've ever done
Every action I have ever taken,
Everything I ever do
Each and every new action I take,
Every place I've ever been
All of the places I have visited,
Everywhere I'm going to
All of the places I will visit in the future,
At school they taught me how to be
During my schooling, I was taught to live a pure life.
So pure in thought and word and deed
To be pure in mind, speech, and actions.
They didn't quite succeed
However, their teachings did not have the desired effect on me.
Father, forgive me, I tried not to do it
I ask for forgiveness from God because I tried not to commit a sin.
Turned over a new leaf, then tore right through it
I tried to change my ways, but I failed and returned to my old habits.
Whatever you taught me, I didn't believe it
I did not believe in the teachings given to me.
Father, you fought me, 'cause I didn't care
I did not care about my actions, and God punished me for it.
And I still don't understand
I am still unclear about the reasons for my punishment.
Forever with a sense of shame
The shame of my past actions will be with me forever.
Confiteor Deo omnipotenti vobis fratres, quia peccavi nimis cogitatione
I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned exceedingly in my thoughts,
Verbo, opere et omissione, mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa
In my words, in my actions, and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Neil Francis Tennant, Christopher Sean Lowe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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