It's a Sin
Reflections of Regret: It's a Sin by The Longing
Lyrics
When I look back upon my life
Reflecting on past experiences in life.
It's always with a sense of shame
Feeling a sense of shame when looking back.
I've always been the one to blame
Accepting personal responsibility and guilt.
For everything I long to do
Expressing desire for various experiences.
No matter when or where or who
Emphasizing commonality in different situations.
Has one thing in common, too
Highlighting a shared element in diverse experiences.
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
Labeling the discussed behavior as a sin.
It's a sin
Reiterating the acknowledgment of a sin.
Everything I've ever done
Acknowledging all actions throughout life.
Everything I ever do
Emphasizing a continuous pattern of behavior.
Every place I've ever been
Referring to various places visited.
Everywhere I'm going to
Discussing future destinations.
It's a sin
Reaffirming the labeled behavior as a sin.
At school they taught me how to be
Recalling education about purity.
So pure in thought and word and deed
Not fully achieving the taught purity.
They didn't quite succeed
Reflecting on personal shortcomings.
For everything I long to do
Reiterating the desire for various experiences.
No matter when or where or who
Emphasizing the common element in experiences.
Has one thing in common, too
Highlighting the shared aspect in diverse situations.
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
Reaffirming the labeled behavior as a sin.
It's a sin
Reiterating the acknowledgment of a sin.
Everything I've ever done
Acknowledging all actions throughout life.
Everything I ever do
Emphasizing a continuous pattern of behavior.
Every place I've ever been
Referring to various places visited.
Everywhere I'm going to
Discussing future destinations.
It's a sin
Reaffirming the labeled behavior as a sin.
Father, forgive me, I tried not to do it
Seeking forgiveness for attempts to avoid sin.
Turned over a new leaf, then tore right through it
Trying to change but ultimately failing.
Whatever you taught me, I didn't believe it
Doubting the teachings received.
Father, you fought me, 'cause I didn't care
Conflict with parental teachings due to indifference.
And I still don't understand
Expressing ongoing confusion and lack of understanding.
So I look back upon my life
Reflecting on life with persistent shame.
Forever with a sense of shame
Continuing to accept blame for past actions.
I've always been the one to blame
Acknowledging personal responsibility and guilt.
For everything I long to do
Expressing desire for various experiences.
No matter when or where or who
Emphasizing the common element in experiences.
Has one thing in common, too
Highlighting the shared aspect in diverse situations.
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
Reaffirming the labeled behavior as a sin.
It's a sin
Reiterating the acknowledgment of a sin.
Everything I've ever done
Acknowledging all actions throughout life.
Everything I ever do
Emphasizing a continuous pattern of behavior.
Every place I've ever been
Referring to various places visited.
Everywhere I'm going to - it's a sin
Discussing future destinations.
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
Reaffirming the labeled behavior as a sin.
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
Reiterating the labeled behavior as a sin.
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