Sin
The Four Aces (Vocals) Lyrics
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It would surely be a sin
Take the rain from April showers
It's a sin
Take away the violins, dear
From a lovely symphony
And the music deep within
Is it a sin
To love you so?
To hold you close
And know you are leaving
Though you take away my heart, dear
Still the beating there within
I'll keep loving you forever
For it's no sin
Is it a sin
To love you so?
To hold you close
And know you are leaving
Though you take away my heart, dear
Still the beating there within
I'll keep loving you forever
For it's no sin
The Four Aces’ song Sin is an emotional ballad that explores the different aspects of love, its power, and its consequences. The lyrics start by evoking the beauty of nature, implying that taking away the breath of flowers or the rain from April showers would be a sin. This is a metaphor for the importance of love in our lives, and how it's an essential part of the natural balance. The second verse talks about the deep emotional connection between two people, represented by the symphony's music. Without the violins, the music wouldn't be complete, just like a relationship without love cannot thrive.
The chorus of the song poses a question, "Is it a sin to love you so?" The singer is wondering if his love for someone is wrong since they are leaving him. Despite the heartache, he still wants to hold them close and love them forever because he believes that love is never wrong. This refrain is repeated twice, emphasizing the internal struggle of the singer and the complexity of the situation they find themselves in.
The final verse reiterates the idea that the singer will continue to love the person regardless of the circumstances. Even if his heart is broken, he will keep on loving them because he believes that love transcends everything. The last line, "For it's no sin," is a final confirmation that love is never wrong and that it's something that we should cherish forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Take away the breath of flowers
Removing the essence of beauty from something as delicate as a flower would be a regrettable offense.
It would surely be a sin
Such an act would not only be frowned upon, but also deemed immoral.
Take the rain from April showers
Eliminating the very essence of springtime rains would tantamount to unlawfulness.
It's a sin
Such an action would be wrong and immoral by all relevant standards.
Take away the violins, dear
Removing such a major component from a beautiful symphony would be deemed as an offense.
From a lovely symphony
Referring to the music composition that has been created by symphonies.
And the music deep within
This statement refers to the underlying emotions that come with music compositions.
Would cease to be
The beauty and meaning of the symphony would disappear from existence.
Is it a sin
The artist questions if loving someone so much and knowing they will eventually leave is wrong or immoral in any way.
To love you so?
The artist wants to know if it is wrong to love someone to this extent.
To hold you close
Embracing the one they love tightly.
And know you are leaving
Being aware that the one they love will eventually depart.
Though you take away my heart, dear
This line expresses the willingness to remain in love with someone even after they have taken away the artist's heart.
Still the beating there within
Despite the emptiness, the artist will continue to love and feel affection.
I'll keep loving you forever
This line denotes strong and long-lasting love that will not diminish.
For it's no sin
The artist realizes that there is nothing wrong, immoral, or regrettable about such a strong feeling of love.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: CHESTER R. SHULL, GEORGE HOVEN
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@pmullen2510
I was in high school in 1951, and serving in Korea following graduation. I absolutely loved the 4 Aces, as the war wound down I eventually lived in a tent with five other guys and a stove in the middle for warmth. Somehow I acquired a single portable phonograph that played 45 rpm records. I wrote to the 4 Aces in Philadelphia, Pa (I think). Their manager was a guy named Bullets Durgeon I believe. He sent me about 20 45 rpm records, Decca Label. I still have them today, May 2023. So I’ve had them since 1953, 70 years. In later years, I actually went backstage, whether it be nightclubs, Twin Coaches for example in Pittsburgh, Pa. Palace Theater in Columbus, Oh, where I learned that Al Alberts had left the group, and Mahoney had the lead, he was very gracious in his conversation. I also was very, very fortunate to catch Al Alberts solo performance at the Horizon Room at the Greater Pittsburgh Airport. Again I went backstage, he vaguely remembered me before. He trusted me enough to drive him to a radio station in downtown Pittsburgh, KDKA where he was to be interviewed on the air by a disc jockey named Randy I believe. You won’t believe this, in route from the airport to downtown I invited Al to stop at a bar my friend owned. We stopped and he actually agreed to have a shot and beer with me. I remember him saying, you know this isn’t good for a singer, but being this is you and a Pittsburgh tradition. I could go on and on, but that’s enough. If you’ve read this far, thank you. There’s not too many 89 year old people around who would have any idea what I’m talking about.
@francisalanwormald6328
BACK AT 85 CAUSE THIS SONG MEANT SO MUCH TO ME AS A YOUNG TEEN...
@stuartpyle9747
My father played this on the piano every night when he got home from work - it's amazing to finally hear the original
@gildaguio4792
It makes me homesick of my teen years
@doclampton
Magnificent memories here. . .Many of us in the 1950s had this as "our song" with a lovely young woman. Though we may have parted then, the memories are indelible, like this song. Thanks for making it available.
@solsleuteltje
How does a lovely woman look? (smile ) I was born in 1959 and I love this songs so thx for posting it MrMemories
greeting from Belgium. we have the capital city of Europe and that's Brussels
@ignacioaltuna785
¡Gracias por tan lindo recuerdo! Realmente formidables estos Cuatro Ases, verdaderos aristócratas de los grandes cuartetos vocales de aquellos años cincuenta, distinguidos por su afinación, suavísimos contrapuntos, matices de voces, todo un amable bouquet de buen gusto y de fineza interpretativa, más el cadencioso ritmo bailable... ¿Meloso, sentimental, romanticón el disco? ¡Pero qué importa, si todo ello hace la vida y el canto más gratos y las relaciones entre los humanos mas llevaderas! Estarán siempre en un refinado salón de la fama, con sus tantos hits eternizados en las grabaciones, ocupando un alto sitial en las preferencias del público...
Chau! Desde BA, Nacho!
@josie930
all Four Aces songs are beautiful,
@noparatesq
Great song! 1951 I was still in high school! Those good old days.
@edlonas2310
one of my all time favorites.