One Night of Sin
The Willy Deville Acoustic Trio Lyrics


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One night of sin
Is what I'm now paying for
The things I did and saw
Would make the earth stand still
Don't call my name
It makes me feel so ashamed
I've lost my sweet helping hand
I've got myself to blame

I've always lived
A very quiet life
I ain't never did no wrong
Now I know That sinful wild life
Would cause me nothing but harm

One night of sin
Is what I'm now paying for
The things I did and saw
Would make the earth stand still
Tell me 'bout it feel
Don't call my name
It makes me feel so ashamed
I lost my sweet helping hand
I've got myself to blame

I've always lived
A very quiet life
I ain't never did no wrong
Now I know that bad and wild life
Would cause me nothing but harm

One night of sin
Is what I'm now paying for
The things I did and saw




Would make the earth stand still
Oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The Willy Deville Acoustic Trio's "One Night of Sin" is a powerful song that speaks to the consequences of giving into temptation. The lyrics paint a picture of regret and shame, as the singer laments his actions and the price he must pay for them. He speaks of doing things that "would make the earth stand still," and the weight of his guilt is palpable throughout the song.


The singer also speaks of losing his "sweet helping hand," perhaps referring to someone close to him who had always supported and guided him. This loss is further evidence of the pain and isolation he now feels in the wake of his sinful behavior.


Overall, "One Night of Sin" serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving in to temptation and the lasting consequences of our actions. It is a poignant reminder that even a single lapse in judgement can have long-lasting effects on our lives and the lives of those around us.


Line by Line Meaning

One night of sin
I am suffering the consequences of an immoral act that I committed only once.


Is what I'm now paying for
I am experiencing the results of my wrongdoing and I am suffering the consequences.


The things I did and saw
I engaged in activities that were morally wrong and witnessed things that were also immoral.


Would make the earth stand still
The things I experienced were so intense and scandalous, they would shock even the world itself to a standstill.


Don't call my name
Please do not refer to me or identify me, as it only adds to my deep sense of shame and regret.


It makes me feel so ashamed
Being labeled or called by name only further exacerbates my feelings of guilt and embarrassment.


I've lost my sweet helping hand
I no longer have the support and guidance from someone who has always been there for me and my soul feels lost and desperate.


I've got myself to blame
The only person at fault for my actions and the resulting consequences is myself.


I've always lived
I have led my life consistently in a certain way up until this one event.


A very quiet life
My lifestyle was peaceful and uneventful, without any major contraventions of moral guidelines.


I ain't never did no wrong
I have never intentionally violated any ethical or societal standards before this incident.


Now I know That sinful wild life
I have learned firsthand that living a life of immorality and recklessness only leads to negative consequences and trauma.


Would cause me nothing but harm
My indulgence in behavior outside the bounds of morality have only lead to severe repercussions and painful lasting effects on my life.


Tell me 'bout it feel
Please express empathy and understanding towards my situation, as it is only increasing my feelings of isolation and despair.


Oh yeah
An affirmation that the singer agrees with what has been said up until now.




Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANITA STEIMAN, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, PEARL KING

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They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. You guys love Willy's music, I like you. RIP Willy.