A Very Sorry Saint
Confessions of a Reluctant Saint
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A very sorry saint I am, I am
Acknowledges being a remorseful saint
A very sorry saint I am
Reiterates the feeling of being a sorry saint
I don't even do the best I can
Admits not giving the best effort
A very sorry saint I am, I am
Repeats the sentiment of being a sorry saint
I am
Emphasizes the self-awareness of being sorry
I try to be grateful
Expresses an attempt to be grateful
For each day I'm alive
Attempts gratitude for each day alive
But all I can manage
Only manages a reluctant high five
Is a grudging high five
Reflects on a potential lack of genuine enthusiasm
But someone up there must like me
Suggests divine favor for personal thriving
I continue to thrive
Continues to thrive despite appearances
I know it looks like I'm praying
Looks like praying but questions sincerity
Owning up to my sins
Acknowledges sins but with a skeptical tone
I'm just starting to wonder
Contemplates the beginning of indulgence
When the orgy begins
Alludes to a potentially hedonistic event
All the souls that need saving
References souls in need of salvation
The identical twins
Mentions identical twins, possibly metaphorical
A very sorry saint I am, I am
Reiterates the feeling of being a sorry saint
A very sorry saint I am
Expresses remorse for not doing the best
I don't even do the best I can
Repeats the sentiment of being a sorry saint
A very sorry saint I am, I am
Emphasizes self-awareness of being sorry
I am
Reiterates the feeling of being a sorry saint
Well, there are two Mary's
Introduces two characters named Mary
One is a tart
Describes one Mary as a tart
The other's a virgin
Contrasts the other Mary as a virgin
I can't tell them apart
Expresses difficulty in distinguishing between them
There's a book called the Bible
Mentions the Bible and suggests familiarity
I should know it by heart
Admits a potential lack of deep understanding
A very sorry saint I am, I am
Repeats the sentiment of being a sorry saint
A very sorry saint I am
Reiterates remorse for not doing the best
I'm no good at please and thank you, ma'am
States inadequacy in politeness
A very sorry saint I am, I am
Reiterates the feeling of being a sorry saint
I am
Emphasizes self-awareness of being sorry
He's a jealous king wants unconditional love
Describes a king desiring unconditional love
When you come empty-handed, it's him you're unworthy of
Expresses unworthiness when empty-handed
Yeah, I look holy
Admits appearing holy is deceptive
But it's all sleight of hand
Suggests doubt and worry despite appearances
Cos I doubt and I worry
Highlights the irony of divine amusement
And he laughs at my plans
Laughs at the speaker's plans
But my halo's so charming
Boasts about a charming halo and grand churches
And my churches look grand
Reiterates the feeling of being a sorry saint
A very sorry saint I am, I am
Expresses remorse for not doing the best
A very sorry saint I am
Comments on the substance, possibly symbolic
This isn't even blood, it's strawberry jam
Reiterates the feeling of being a sorry saint
A very sorry saint I am, I am
Emphasizes self-awareness of being sorry
I am, I am, I am
Repeats and emphasizes the identity as a sorry saint
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