The Jinx
Sister Sin Lyrics


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Can you walk through fire and don’t get burned?
Can you do hard time and don’t get turned?
Could the sun out there wash your blues away?
Can you wear those chains for one more day?
Can you live in this world and keep the jinx away?

Hate in your bones, blood on your hands
Now you used to be such a righteous man
It’s like the more that you try the faster you sink
And it´s hard to smile when you never win, when you never win

Shakin’ the jinx

If I´d say sorry would it make amends?
Or would it come right back to my face again?
You said that I failed to plan but did I plan to fail?
Doesn’t really matter anyways because I’m cursed that way, cursed I´d say

Such a long way down
And I know that it will always be there to make sure that I´ll fall to the ground
Shakin’ the jinx

Can you walk through fire and don’t get burned?
Can you do hard time and don’t get turned?
Could you wear these chains for just one day?

If I say I’m sorry would it make amends?
Would you throw it back in my face again?
Never failed to plan but did I plan to fail
It wouldn’t even matter anyways ’cause I’m cursed this way

Such a long way down




And I know you will always be there to make sure that I´ll fall to the ground
Still shakin’ the jinx

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sister Sin's song "The Jinx" reflect a sense of a curse that follows the singer wherever they go, hindering them from moving forward in life. The song begins with a series of questions directed at the listener, asking if they are capable of overcoming adversity and avoiding bad luck. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the questions are directed toward the singer themselves, who admits to being cursed with bad luck and failure, unable to escape it.


The second verse reveals that the singer is haunted by their past and consumed by the hatred and guilt they feel. They feel like no matter how hard they try, they continue to fall short, unable to break the cycle of bad luck that seems to follow them. The repeated phrase "shakin' the jinx" is a testament to their frustration and desire to break free from the curse that weighs them down.


In the final verse, the singer questions whether apologizing for their actions would make a difference, or if their mistakes are inevitable due to the curse that plagues them. The final line, "still shakin' the jinx," shows that despite their struggles, they are determined to keep trying to overcome their bad luck and move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you walk through fire and don’t get burned?
Can you face difficulties and come out unscathed?


Can you do hard time and don’t get turned?
Can you endure punishment without breaking?


Could the sun out there wash your blues away?
Is it possible for anything to bring you happiness?


Can you wear those chains for one more day?
Can you continue to live with the burdens you carry?


Can you live in this world and keep the jinx away?
Is it possible to escape the hardships of life?


Hate in your bones, blood on your hands
You are consumed by anger and guilt


Now you used to be such a righteous man
You were once a good person


It’s like the more that you try the faster you sink
Your efforts to change only make things worse


And it´s hard to smile when you never win, when you never win
It's difficult to be happy when nothing goes your way


Shakin’ the jinx
Trying to overcome the bad luck that follows you


If I´d say sorry would it make amends?
Would apologizing repair the damage?


Or would it come right back to my face again?
Would the consequences of my actions continue?


You said that I failed to plan but did I plan to fail?
Did I intentionally sabotage myself?


Doesn’t really matter anyways because I’m cursed that way, cursed I´d say
My bad luck is beyond my control


Such a long way down
The road to improvement is difficult


And I know that it will always be there to make sure that I´ll fall to the ground
The bad luck will continue to hinder my progress


Still shakin’ the jinx
Continuing to try and break the cycle of misfortune




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: David Sundberg, Jimmy Hiltula

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