Lyrics
Some say love is not for sinners
Some people believe that love is not meant for sinners.
I believe that isn't true
The speaker disagrees with the notion and believes it's not true.
'Cause when I was finished sinning
After the speaker finished sinning, love entered their life and introduced them to someone special.
Love came down and showed me you
Love played a transformative role, revealing the person referenced as "you."
And you told me how to get there
The person referred to as "you" provided guidance on how to reach a positive state in love.
So I tried to find a way
The speaker attempted to follow the advice and find a way to this positive state.
Then I ran into your garden
While on this journey, the speaker encountered obstacles symbolized by a garden.
But I tripped out the gate
The speaker stumbled or faced difficulties when trying to enter the garden.
I tripped out the gate
Repetition for emphasis - highlighting the challenge of entering the metaphorical garden.
What are you doing to me?
The speaker questions the impact of the person ("you") on their emotions.
I'm so into you
The speaker expresses a deep emotional connection with the person referred to as "you."
And the hardest part is knowing that I'll never follow through
Despite the intense feelings, the speaker acknowledges that they may never act on them.
You're slowly killing me
The emotions associated with the person ("you") are causing emotional distress.
And I wish it wasn't true
The speaker wishes that the distressing emotions were not true.
'Cause I'm so into you
Despite the distress, the speaker remains strongly attracted to the person ("you").
Like a ton of bricks it hit me
A powerful realization or revelation struck the speaker like a ton of bricks.
And woke me from this dream
This realization awakened the speaker from a dreamlike state.
No matter how hard I tried to wash my hands
Efforts to cleanse oneself from past actions or mistakes prove futile.
I could never get 'em clean
A sense of persistent guilt or inability to move past previous wrongdoings.
I could never get 'em clean
Repetition emphasizing the lasting impact of past actions.
What are you doing to me?
Reiteration of the impact of the person ("you") on the speaker's emotions.
I'm so into you
The speaker reiterates their strong emotional connection with the person ("you").
And the hardest part is knowing that I'll never follow through
Despite the intensity, the speaker acknowledges the unlikelihood of taking concrete action.
You're slowly killing me
The emotions associated with the person ("you") are causing harm to the speaker.
And I wish it wasn't true
The speaker expresses a desire for the distressing emotions not to be true.
'Cause I'm so into you
Despite the harm, the speaker remains deeply attracted to the person ("you").
Can you hear me?
A question directed at the person ("you") regarding their ability to hear and understand.
'Cause I can't change what I've always be
The speaker feels unable to change their fundamental nature or behavior.
What are you doing to me?
Reiteration of the impact of the person ("you") on the speaker's emotions.
I'm so into you
The speaker reaffirms their strong emotional connection with the person ("you").
And the hardest part is knowing that I'll never follow through
Despite the intensity, the speaker acknowledges the unlikelihood of taking concrete action.
You're slowly killing me
The emotions associated with the person ("you") are causing harm to the speaker.
And I wish it wasn't true
The speaker expresses a desire for the distressing emotions not to be true.
'Cause I'm so into you
Despite the harm, the speaker remains deeply attracted to the person ("you").
I'm so into you
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's intense attraction to the person ("you").
'Cause I'm so into you
Reiteration of the strong emotional connection with the person ("you").
I'm so into you
Final affirmation of the speaker's intense attraction to the person ("you").
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