Original Sin
Elton John
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Oh, it's carnival night And they're stringing the lights around you Hanging paper angels Painting little devils on the roof Oh the furnace wind Is a flickering of wings about your face In a cloud of incense Yea, it smells like Heaven in this place I can't eat, can't sleep Still I hunger for you when you look at me That face, those eyes All the sinful pleasures deep inside Tell me how, you know now, the ways and means of getting in Underneath my skin, Oh you were always my original sin And tell me why, I shudder inside, every time we begin This dangerous game Oh you were always my original sin A dream will fly The moment that you open up your eyes A dream is just a riddle Ghosts from every corner of your life Up in the balcony All the Romeo's are bleeding for your hand Blowing theater kisses Reciting lines they don't understand
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Written by: BERNARD J.P. TAUPIN, BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Original Sin" is a song by British musician Elton John from his 2001 album, "Songs from the West Coast".
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Production DetailsThe album "Songs from the West Coast", which includes "Original Sin", was produced by Patrick Leonard, who's worked with music icons like Madonna.
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Song GenreThe genre of "Original Sin" is classified as Pop Rock, synonymous with Elton John's music
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Music VideographyThe music video for "Original Sin" starred Elizabeth Taylor and Mandy Moore, with John playing the role of a bartender.
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Recurring ThemeThe song explores a recurring theme in Elton John's music - love, guilt, forgiveness and redemption.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Original Sin" did not have significant chart success, it has been recognized as one of Elton John’s best songs from his later period.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many other artists, including Taylor Dayne, who released her cover as a single in 2008.
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Ballad Classification"Original Sin" is classified as a ballad, characterized by its emotional, melancholic lyricism and slow tempo.
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Featured ArtistThe song also includes a backing vocal from 'The Beach Boys' member, Bruce Johnston.
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Celebrity FanThe song is a favorite of renowned author Stephen King, who quoted the lyrics in his book, "The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla."
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