It's a Sin
Pet Shop Boys
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When I look back upon my life It's always with a sense of shame I've always been the one to blame At school they taught me how be 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 Ever place I've ever been Every where I'm going to It's a sin 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 Ever place I've ever been Every where 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 What ever you taught me I didn't believe it Father you fought me 'Cause I didn't care and I still don't understand 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 Ever place I've ever been Every where I'm going to It's a sin It's a sin It's a, it's a, it's a It's a sin
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Written by: Neil Francis Tennant, Christopher Sean Lowe
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Record Label"It's a Sin" is a song by the English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys. The song was released by Parlophone Records in June 1987.
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Chart PerformanceIn their home country, the United Kingdom, "It's a Sin" topped the UK Singles Chart for three consecutive weeks. It became Pet Shop Boys' second number one single in the UK, following "West End Girls". Additionally, it ranked highly in international charts, reaching number one in several other countries, including Germany, Switzerland, and Australia.
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Meaning and InspirationThe song's lyrical theme illustrates Neil Tennant's experiences growing up in a Catholic school. It reflects the guilt and repentance instilled in him by the idea of everything he desires, considered sinful by the church.
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Music VideoThe thematic music video was directed by Derek Jarman. It was noted for its theatrical style, religious imagery, and use of symbolism to link sexual desire and guilt.
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Legal Issue“It's a Sin” was embroiled in a legal dispute when Jonathan King, a British music producer and singer, alleged that the song plagiarized Cat Stevens’s 1971 hit, “Wild World.” The case was later dropped.
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Modern Usage“It's a Sin” regained its popularity in 2021 when it featured as the title track of Russel T Davies' critically acclaimed drama about the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, "It's a Sin", broadcast on Channel 4 and streamed on HBO Max.
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Remixes and Cover VersionsOver the years, "It's a Sin" has been covered and remixed multiple times. One notable remix is the Eiffel 65 remix in 2004, and a popular cover version was done by metal band Gamma Ray.
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Song CompositionThe song is noted for its dramatic nature and synth-pop sound. It heavily uses synthesisers and digital sampling, typical of the Pet Shop Boys' style.
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Album Details"It's a Sin" is from their second studio album ‘’Actually’’, which is considered one of the band's most successful albums.
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Instrumental VersionAn instrumental version of "It's a Sin" was used as the theme tune to the television program, "The Clothes Show", on BBC.
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