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It's a Sin
The Brook Lee Catastrophe Lyrics
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A lightning bolt in a sky that's clear
In a bedroom dark with a synapse spark
While you toil away in the loudest part
Of the breaking sound that you're making now
So you push it you pull it you fool it back underground
You learn to strum in a way that's numb
With a shallow bond
Of a time and place to a random song
That she won't sing now as you lay her down
So you push it you pull it you fool it back underground
"I don't care anymore," she says,
"I don't care anymore
Where you go
What you do
Who’s doing it with you
If I am not"
And it's a curse to come across
So self-assured when your boat is lost
And the tide is high
The waves are dense
A turn both of phrase and events
That you won't change now
As you're breaking down
So you push it you pull it you fool it back underground
"I don't care anymore," she says,
"I don't care anymore
Where you go
What you do
Who’s doing it with you
If I am not"
On a Friday night, in my only suit
On a drunken whim with no coat to boot
On a midnight flight in a time-zone fight
The bare despair that's there despite of her absent frown
When the plane touched down
So you push it you pull it you fool it back underground
"I don't care anymore," she says,
"I don't care anymore
Where you go
What you do
Who’s doing it with you
If I am not"
The lyrics to The Brook Lee Catastrophe's song It's A Sin speak to themes of sincerity, self-destruction, and regret in relationships. The opening line "It's a sin to be sincere" sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that being true to oneself may not always be worth the potential consequences. The use of the metaphor of a lightning bolt in a clear sky speaks to the sudden and impactful nature of these consequences.
The verses go on to describe the singer's experiences with trying to connect to others through music, but ultimately failing to do so. The line "You learn to strum in a way that's numb" implies that the singer has become desensitized to the emotional power of music as a result of their failed attempts at connection. The chorus, which repeats the lines "I don't care anymore / Where you go / What you do / Who's doing it with you / If I am not," speaks to the singer's feelings of detachment and apathy towards their partner.
In the final verse, the singer recounts a series of experiences that suggest they are trying to escape from their current reality, perhaps in an attempt to forget their failed relationships. The line "The bare despair that's there despite of her absent frown / When the plane touched down" suggests that despite the physical distance from their partner, the emotional pain still remains.
Overall, the song It's A Sin is a poignant exploration of the complexities of relationships and the struggles of trying to connect with others. The use of vivid metaphors and poetic language creates a vivid image of the pain and regret that can come with failed relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a sin to be sincere
Being genuine is condemned by society
A lightning bolt in a sky that's clear
Being sincere is unexpected and may be met with negative consequences
In a bedroom dark with a synapse spark
In a moment of emotional intensity
While you toil away in the loudest part
While you're putting in the most effort
Of the breaking sound that you're making now
Of the sound of breaking out of what is expected
So you push it you pull it you fool it back underground
Returning to societal norms to avoid negative consequences
You learn to strum in a way that's numb
You learn to suppress your emotions
Trading space for the vacant hum of a body close
Substituting intimacy with a meaningless physical presence
With a shallow bond
A superficial connection
Of a time and place to a random song
A fleeting moment to a forgettable tune
That she won't sing now as you lay her down
The moment has passed, and the connection is lost
So you push it you pull it you fool it back underground
Returning to suppression and societal norms to avoid pain
"I don't care anymore," she says,
She's given up on the relationship
"I don't care anymore
Where you go
What you do
Who’s doing it with you
If I am not"
She's emotionally detached and has moved on
And it's a curse to come across
It's unfortunate to appear confident when struggling internally
So self-assured when your boat is lost
Appearing confident despite being lost
And the tide is high
When emotions are intense
The waves are dense
The turmoil is overwhelming
A turn both of phrase and events
Language and situations that are unexpected
That you won't change now
The situation can't be altered
As you're breaking down
As your emotional state deteriorates
So you push it you pull it you fool it back underground
Returning to suppression and societal norms to avoid pain
On a Friday night, in my only suit
In a moment of vulnerability and desperation
On a drunken whim with no coat to boot
In an impulsive, reckless state
On a midnight flight in a time-zone fight
In a high-stress, high-anxiety situation
The bare despair that's there despite of her absent frown
Feeling despair despite her emotional unavailability
When the plane touched down
When the situation came to a conclusion
So you push it you pull it you fool it back underground
Returning to suppression and societal norms to avoid pain
"I don't care anymore," she says,
She's given up on the relationship
"I don't care anymore
Where you go
What you do
Who’s doing it with you
If I am not"
She's emotionally detached and has moved on
Contributed by Kylie V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GramophonicReevolution
Another brilliant track
@stillbaddad
Love this song