TWS have not looked back from that moment. They have enjoyed performances across the continent, from folk festivals to concert halls to full symphonic backing, they have been on national and international TV and radio shows, they have five recordings, three Juno nominations, three videos (all of which received full play on CMT) and Best Group award in the folk category of the Prairie Music Awards. They have also been included on numerous compilations and have been hired to write and record theme music for video and TV shows. Much of their music, such as 'Warrior', 'The Faucet', 'Farewell to Clayoquot Sound' and 'Leave a Little Light' has been covered, recorded and sung by performers and choirs from across the globe.
The Wyrd Sisters have, like any family (and long time band), changed and evolved and grown over the years. Original founding member, principal writer and lead stage personality Kim Baryluk has remained the constant thoughout the band's existence. Like groups such as 'Sweet Honey in the Rock' and 'The Flirtations,' where members have come and gone over the decades, the band continues to create the same beautiful music and carry the same inspirational message as it always has.
International critics have recognized the original sound The Wyrd Sisters have created with a fusion of folk/jazz/pop/blues as being a uniquely Canadian sound which sets the standard for up and coming singer/songwriters.
Of All the Things
The Wyrd Sisters Lyrics
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of all the things I've ever done this was the first time
that I held on to another's life so carelessly
and I will pay the sinner's price this time
of all the things I've ever wanted to take back
that was the statement I'd be choosing to retract
if it could happen once each lifetime let this be the one time
I'll be paying all my life
I will pay the sinner's price this time
there comes a moment in your lifetime when you know
you face the music or you turn around and go
as fast as feet can carry, it wonn't help you anyway
'cause you will pay the sinner's price
you'll be paying all your life
you will pay the sinner's price
you take the chance, you roll the dice
you will pay the sinner's price this time
of all the things I've ever said this was the worst
of all the things I've ever done this was the first time
and I will pay the sinner's price this time
The Wyrd Sisters' "Of All the Things" is a powerful song about regret and the consequences of our actions. The singer of the song reflects on a moment of carelessness where they held onto another's life without due consideration, and as a result, they must pay the price for their mistake. The lyrics are introspective and sincere, with the singer taking full responsibility for their actions and acknowledging the gravity of their mistake. They express a desire for redemption and a chance to make things right, even if they must pay the price for the rest of their life.
The song is a poignant reminder that our actions have consequences, and sometimes those consequences are severe. It is also a call to take responsibility for our mistakes and strive to make amends, even if it means paying a heavy price. The repetition of the phrase "I will pay the sinner's price this time" emphasizes the weight of the singer's remorse and the gravity of their mistake.
Overall, "Of All the Things" is a thought-provoking song that encourages us to examine our own lives and take responsibility for our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
of all the things I've ever said this was the worst
Out of all my regrets, this statement tops the list.
of all the things I've ever done this was the first time
This was the first mistake I made out of all my past actions.
that I held on to another's life so carelessly
I was reckless and careless with someone else's life.
and I will pay the sinner's price this time
I will accept the consequences for my wrongdoing.
of all the things I've ever wanted to take back
If I could change one thing in my life, it would be this statement.
that was the statement I'd be choosing to retract
If given the choice, I would take back the statement I made earlier.
if it could happen once each lifetime let this be the one time
If I could change one thing in my life, I hope it's just this one mistake.
I'll be paying all my life
I will face the consequences of my mistake for the rest of my life.
there comes a moment in your lifetime when you know
There's a moment in life when you have to face the music.
you face the music or you turn around and go
Either I confront my mistake, or I run from it.
as fast as feet can carry, it wonn't help you anyway
Even if I run away, it won't make things better.
you'll be paying all your life
I will have to bear the weight of my mistake for my whole life.
you take the chance, you roll the dice
Sometimes we have to take risks in life and face the consequences.
you will pay the sinner's price this time
I must accept and pay the price for my wrongdoing this time.
Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.