It's a Sin
The Moon Loungers 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
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

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 I
It's a sin

Overall Meaning

The Moon Loungers's song It's a Sin is a reflective song about regret and guilt. The main theme of the song is that the singer looks back on their life with a sense of shame because they have always been the one to blame for everything they long to do. The lyrics suggest that the singer has not led a clean life, and regardless of what they have done, every place they have been, and everything they have done, it is all sinful.


The lyrics also talk about how the singer was taught to be pure in thought and deed, but they failed to do so. The song touches on the idea of religion and seeking forgiveness from a higher power. The last stanza of the song suggests that the singer still doesn't understand why they are the way they are, and they still repeat their mistakes.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of remorse and regret. The emphasis on the word "sin" throughout the song indicates that the singer feels they have done something wrong, and they can't seem to escape their past mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

When I look back upon my life
Reflecting on my past experiences


It's always with a sense of shame
Feeling guilty and remorseful about my actions


I've always been the one to blame
Acknowledging my responsibility for my choices


For everything I long to do
My desires and aspirations


No matter when or where or who
Irrespective of circumstances


Has one thing in common too
Emphasizing a recurring pattern


It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
Describing my actions as immoral


Everything I've ever done
All my past deeds and actions


Every place I've ever been
Every location I've visited


Everywhere I'm going to
Future destinations


At school they taught me how to be
Education on morality and ethics


So pure in thought and word and deed
Advocating for virtuous conduct


They didn't quite succeed
Unable to fully instill these values in me


Father forgive me
Seeking divine absolution


I tried not to do it
Attempting to resist temptation


Turned over a new leaf
Promising to change my ways


Then tore right through it
Breaking my vow almost immediately


Whatever you taught me
Lessons I was taught


I didn't believe it
Failing to internalize or act upon these teachings


Father you fought me
Feeling at odds with religious doctrine


'Cause I didn't care
Lacking motivation to follow religious principles


And I still don't understand
Unclear on faith and beliefs


Forever with a sense of shame
Feeling lifelong guilt and remorse


So I look back upon my life
Continuing to reflect on past experiences




Writer(s): Lowe Christopher Sean, Tennant Neil Francis

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@danieldutra2922

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
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

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)
[trans. "I confess to almighty god,
and to you my brothers,
that I have sinned exceedingly
in thought, word, act and omission,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault"]



All comments from YouTube:

@lucas40100

Não me canso de ouvir

@delpinsky

I have to say I was thinking about this song in "acoustic version" and I found yours... woow, I love it! Bravi! 😉

@EraJavukh

Me too lol

@johnnyalonso

this is such a great rendition. Beautiful. Well done mates!!

@florentmilhau711

Toujours aussi BONS les mecs. rien à redire, simplement à écouter et aprécier.

@TheMoonLoungers

+Florent Milhau Merci!

@btsdancestudio5691

You took a famous song and made it your own rendition. Truly inspirational to vinyl & audiophiles everywhere.

@flaviodoliveira

I'm chuffed that I heard this beautiful song.
Cheers!!

@JansonTran

I love this version. Thank you for sharing.

@marlenesakamoto

Amo...amo...amo e não canso de amar esta música !

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