Sin
Electronic
Oct 20, 1989
213
Sin Music Video

Sin Lyrics

You give me the reason, you give me control
I gave you my purity, my purity you stole
Did you think I wouldn't recognize this compromise?
Am I just too stupid to realize?
Stale incense, old sweat
And lies, lies, lies

It comes down to this
Your kiss, your fist
And your strain, it gets under my skin
Within, take in
The extent of my sin

You give me the anger, you give me the nerve
Carry out my sentence, well I get what I deserve
I'm just an effigy to be disgraced, to be defaced
Your need for me has been replaced
And if I can't have everything
Well, then just give me a taste

It comes down to this
Your kiss, your fist
And your strain it gets under my skin
Within, take in
The extent of my sin

You give me the reason, you give me control
I gave you my purity and my purity you stole
Did you think I wouldn't recognize this compromise?
Am I just too stupid to realize?
Stale incense, old sweat
And lies, lies, lies

It comes down to this
Your kiss, your fist
And your strain, it gets under my skin
Within, take in
Well, my sin, it comes down to this
Your kiss, your fist
And your strain, it gets under my skin
Within, take in
The extent of my sin

Writer(s): Trent Reznor
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who directed the music video for Nine Inch Nails' 'Sin'?

    The music video for 'Sin' was directed by Brett Turnbull and produced by Sarah Bayliss. It uses the '(short)' remix of the song and features various scenes reflecting the song's dark, sexual aspects.

  2. Who produced the different versions of 'Sin'?

    All three versions of the song 'Sin' were produced by Keith LeBlanc and Adrian Sherwood of Tackhead. These versions differentiate heavily from the album cut with a more EBM sound and alternate instrumentation.

  3. What notable quote is included in the lyrics of 'Sin'?

    The lyric 'Stale incense, old sweat, and lies...' in the song 'Sin' directly quotes the short story 'In the Hills, the Cities' by Clive Barker, from his collection 'Books of Blood'.

  4. What other artists and bands are associated with the production team behind 'Sin'?

    The production team of Keith LeBlanc and Adrian Sherwood from Tackhead, who produced 'Sin', have also been associated with other musical artists like Aphex Twin and Pop Will Eat Itself.

  5. What is the unique styling of the single's design?

    The design of the 'Sin' single was created by The Designers Republic, a British studio known for their unique electronic-oriented aesthetics. The US version of the single refers to it as 'Sin Long, Dub & Short'.

  6. Who co-produced the cover of 'Get Down, Make Love' included with the 'Sin' single?

    The cover of Queen's 'Get Down, Make Love' included on the 'Sin' single was co-produced by Al Jourgensen of Ministry under the alias of Hypo Luxa. This cover includes samples from Dan O'Herlihy and snippets of 'We Will Rock You'.

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