Sinner Man
Nina Simone
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Oh, sinnerman, where you gonna run to? Sinnerman where you gonna run to? Where you gonna run to? All on that day We got to run to the rock Please hide me, I run to the rock Please hide me, run to the rock Please hide here All on that day But the rock cried out I can't hide you, the rock cried out I can't hide you, the rock cried out I ain't gonna hide you there All on that day I said rock What's the matter with you rock? Don't you see I need you, rock? Good Lord, Lord All on that day So I run to the river It was bleedin', I run to the sea It was bleedin', I run to the sea It was bleedin', all on that day So I run to the river It was boilin', I run to the sea It was boilin', I run to the sea It was boilin', all on that day So I run to the Lord Please hide me, Lord Don't you see me prayin'? Don't you see me down here prayin'? But the Lord said Go to the Devil, the Lord said Go to the Devil He said go to the Devil All on that day So I ran to the Devil He was waitin', I ran to the Devil He was waitin', ran to the Devil He was waitin', all on that day I cried, power, power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Kingdom (power, Lord) Kingdom (power, Lord) Kingdom (power, Lord) Kingdom (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Oh yeah Oh yeah Oh yeah Well, I run to the river It was boilin', I run to the sea It was boilin', I run to the sea It was boilin', all on that day So I ran to the Lord I said Lord, hide me Please hide me Please help me, all on that day He said, hide? Where were you? When you oughta have been prayin' I said Lord, Lord Hear me prayin', Lord, Lord Hear me prayin', Lord, Lord Hear me prayin', all on that day Sinnerman, you oughta be prayin' Outghta be prayin', sinnerman Oughta be prayin', all on that day Up come power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) (Power, Lord) Hold down (power, Lord) Go down (power, Lord) Kingdom (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Power (power, Lord) Na-na-na, na-na-na-na Na-na-na, na-na-na-na Na-na-na, na-na-na-na Woah, ho Ha-ha-ha-ha Ha-ha-ha-ha, oh Lord Nu, nu, nu No-no-no-no, ma-na-na-na-na, don't you know I need you Lord? Don't you know that I need you? Don't you know that I need you? Oh, Lord Wait Oh, Lord Oh, Lord, Lord
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Written by: NINA SIMONE
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7 facts about this song
Authors & Composers"Sinnerman" is a traditional African-American spiritual song that has been recorded by a number of performers. The authors and composers are unknown.
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Nina Simone's VersionNina Simone, renowned American singer and civil rights activist, recorded a 10-minute version of “Sinner Man” for her 1965 album, 'Pastel Blues.'
- Simone's version diverged significantly from the traditional gospel song, introducing distinctive elements such as rhythmic piano, expressive vocals, and African-oriented beats to convey deep emotions.
- It's considered one of Simone's most iconic and influential performances, showcasing her versatile musical style that merges gospel, jazz, and soul.
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The Weavers' VersionFolk music quartet The Weavers recorded a version of "Sinner Man" in 1956 on their album, 'The Weavers at Carnegie Hall.'
- The Weavers' rendition presents the song as a traditional folk tune, prioritizing vocal harmonies and simple instrumentation.
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Film and TV Appearances"Sinner Man" has been used extensively in movies, TV shows, and advertisements. Nina Simone's version, in particular, has been featured in multiple films such as "The Thomas Crown Affair", "Miami Vice", and "Inland Empire".
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Remixes and Sample UseThe Song has been sampled and remixed by many artists, including notable remix by Felix Da Housecat released in 2003. It was a hit in clubs and reached number six on the Billboard dance charts.
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Social RelevanceThe song tackles themes of repentance and redemption, offering a profound exploration of the African-American struggle and spirituality. Simone's rendition, in particular, resonates as an outcry for justice and civil rights movement.
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Languages"Sinner Man" has been translated and covered in different languages by numerous artists across the globe, a testament to its universal appeal and influence.
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