The Sin And The Sentence

Paolo: “I was really interested in the culture online of people piling on people. I was trying to think of the culture we’re in now, but using the metaphor of the witch hunts, with the line: ‘Beware those who speaks in tongues for they may call your name’. Meaning, beware being a part of this culture, because it could be you on the receiving end of that at some point. You’re one tweet away from changing your life. Coming up with the title, The Sin And The Sentence, I had to riff, and I was on a plane, listening to it over and over and over again, and that phrase came into my head. It fit perfectly.”

[Verse 1] I heard the passing bells calling out my name I knew I'd never see another day I couldn't swim against the tides of blame I knew there was no other way [Pre-Chorus] You better practice your lines You better practice your words I know that real monsters lie Between the light and the shade It doesn't matter what you say or feel When honest men become deranged They'll genuflect to a lie [Chorus] The sin and the sentence Penance in the fire (To a lie) The sin and the sentence The flames grip your throat (They'll genuflect to a lie) The sin and the sentence Penance in the fire (To a lie) The sin and the sentence The flames grip your throat (They'll genuflect to a lie) [Verse 2] I saw the dagger eyes staring back at me I knew I'd never have a chance to plead Guilty, but in the sight of fallen men They bury you before you speak (You don't understand us) [Pre-Chorus] You better practice your lines You better practice your words I know that real monsters lie Between the light and the shade It doesn't matter what you say or feel When honest men become deranged They'll genuflect to a lie [Chorus] The sin and the sentence Penance in the fire (To a lie) The sin and the sentence The flames grip your throat (They'll genuflect to a lie) The sin and the sentence Penance in the fire (To a lie) The sin and the sentence The flames grip your throat (They'll genuflect to a lie) [Bridge] Beware those who speak in tongues For they may call your name You condemn me 'Cause you don't understand me You condemn me 'Cause you don't understand me [Pre-Chorus] They'll genuflect to a lie [Chorus] The sin and the sentence Penance in the fire (To a lie) The sin and the sentence The flames grip your throat (They'll genuflect to a lie) The sin and the sentence Penance in the fire (To a lie) The sin and the sentence The flames grip your throat (They'll genuflect to a lie) [Bridge] Beware those who speak in tongues For they may call your name You condemn me 'Cause you don't understand me You condemn me 'Cause you don't understand me You condemn me 'Cause you don't understand me You condemn me 'Cause you don't understand me Fuck! [Outro] The sin and the sentence Penance in the fire The sin and the sentence The flames grip your throat