Their debut album - All Eternity - was released in Finland by the end of that year and the band then signed contracts with Nuclear Blast (for Europe) and Pony Canyon (for Japan). In 2000, the band toured Europe together with Dark Tranquillity, Sentenced and In Flames. Epilogue was released in 2001 and was followed by a tour with Lacrimosa.
The album Jaded was released in 2003 and in August of that year, vocalist Jarno Perätalo left the band. He assembled a new band named Tiaga, integrated by former members of To/Die/For. However, in 2004, Jarno Perätalo and the band Tiaga took the name To/Die/For for themselves, releasing the album IV in 2005.
It's A Sin
To/Die/For Lyrics
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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 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
The song "It's A Sin" by To/Die/For talks about the singer’s sense of shame and guilt in looking back at his life. He admits that he has always been the one to blame for everything he has ever wanted to do. He reflects on his life, and no matter what he did, where he went, or who he was with, it has always been a sin. The line, “At school they taught me how to be, So pure in thought and word and deed. They didn't quite succeed” implies that the singer was brought up being taught that certain things are right and others are wrong. But, he always knew that he wants to do things differently.
The chorus of the song repeats the line, “It's a sin,” stressing the fact that everything the singer has ever done or is going to do has been wrong. He asks for forgiveness from his father but also states that he still doesn't understand his actions. The last verse repeats the sense of shame and guilt that the singer has been feeling throughout the song. The repetition of the chorus shows that the singer's sense of shame and guilt is never-ending.
Overall, the lyrics of "It's A Sin" by To/Die/For explores the theme of guilt and shame for the things that the singer has done in his life. He recognizes that everything he has ever done was sinful, and his attempts to rectify the situation have been futile. He is trying to come to terms with his past while acknowledging that he may not be able to change it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look back upon my life
Reflecting on the experiences I've had throughout my life
It's always with a sense of shame
Feeling regret and embarrassment about my past actions
I've always been the one to blame
Acknowledging my responsibility for my own mistakes and shortcomings
For everything I long to do
Regarding all of my aspirations and desires
No matter when or where or who
Regardless of the circumstances or people involved
Has one thing in common, too
Shares a unifying theme or trait
It's a
It's a
It's a
It's a sin
It's a sin
Referring directly to the actions mentioned previously as morally wrong or sinful
Everything I've ever done
Everything I ever do
Every place I've ever been
Everywhere I'm going to
Extending the scope of the aforementioned actions to encompass my entire life
At school they taught me how to be
Recalling the lessons I learned in my upbringing
So pure in thought and word and deed
Encouraging values of honesty, morality, and ethical behavior
They didn't quite succeed
Acknowledging my own failures to live up to these standards
Father, forgive me, I tried not to do it
Asking for divine forgiveness for my sins and expressing remorse
Turned over a new leaf, then tore right through it
Attempting to change my behavior for the better but failing in the end
Whatever you taught me, I didn't believe it
Lamenting my lack of faith and trust in religious teachings
Father, you fought me, 'cause I didn't care
Blaming my past indifference and lack of motivation for my failures
And I still don't understand
Admitting confusion and lack of clarity about my spiritual beliefs
Forever with a sense of shame
Persistently grappling with feelings of embarrassment and guilt
Contributed by Declan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ChloefileFIN
Me and my dad loves this. As Finns we love Finnish metal!
@JuoPpoHulLu82
We ain't finns, we're pimples... Metal 4ever!
@ozcane
RIP Santtu and Tonmi :(
@AustinApologue
LOVE it. 13 years late to the party. But love it!!!
@ghoxt333
Same here , great song great cover great band!
@shovite
Never is too late! 🍻
@paolod.gangemi9732
Best cover!
@RaffaellaQ
I actually like this version a lot
@josephfrye7342
oh this cover this remake?
@jennikooo4
mun mielestä tää on todella hyvä cover! 💗💗💗 ihana to/die/for