It's a Sin
Tennant & Lowe 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)
(Zero!)
The lyrics to ‘It’s A Sin’ by Tennant & Lowe is a deeply introspective exploration of shame and guilt as its themes in relation to the human experience. The singer reflects on their life, looking back with a sense of shame at everything they have done. Despite being taught to be pure in thought and deed, the singer has still found themselves on a path filled with sin. It’s a path that they have always contributed to and they are aware that it is their fault.
The lyrics reveal the singer’s feelings of resentment, not just for themselves but also for the world around them. 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. The singer feels helpless, expressing that they don't understand why they are the way they are.
The chorus of the song, It’s a sin, repeats often, acting as a reminder to the singer that their actions always have consequences. The song expresses feelings of regret and a sense of loss throughout. Though at times, it can be difficult for listeners to face the rawness that lies beneath the lyrics, it is nevertheless a powerful and relatable song that can resonate with anyone who has ever experienced feelings of shame, guilt, or regret.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look back upon my life
Reflecting on my life, I always feel shame
It's always with a sense of shame
I am always filled with shame when remembering my past
I've always been the one to blame
I accept responsibility for everything I have done wrong
For everything I long to do
My deepest desires are always accompanied by guilt
No matter when or where or who
It doesn't matter the time, place, or person, my guilt persists
Has one thing in common, too
All of my transgressions share a commonality
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
Everything I feel shame for is a sin
Everything I've ever done
Each and every one of my actions
Every place I've ever been
Everywhere I have ever gone
Everywhere I'm going to
Anywhere I may go in the future
At school they taught me how to be
The education I received attempted to mold me into a certain way of being
So pure in thought and word and deed
They instructed me to be completely virtuous in all aspects of my life
They didn't quite succeed
However, those teachings didn't quite stick with me
Father, forgive me, I tried not to do it
I ask for forgiveness for my actions, but I did try to resist them
Turned over a new leaf, then tore right through it
I attempted to change my ways, but quickly failed
Whatever you taught me, I didn't believe it
I didn't really believe or internalize the lessons you taught me
Father, you fought me, 'cause I didn't care
I didn't care about what I was taught, so you had to enforce it through punishment
And I still don't understand
I still don't comprehend the importance and value of virtuous living
Forever with a sense of shame
My shame will continue to linger with me indefinitely
(Confiteor Deo omnipotenti vobis fratres, quia peccavi nimis cogitatione Verbo, opere et omissione, mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa)
A Catholic confession admitting of transgression
(Zero!)
Counting down to a space shuttle launch
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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