Springsteen, Bruce - Wages Of Sin Lyrics






When we fight and I wanna talk it out
You won't say nothing, nothing at all
You just sit there, you won't open that pretty mouth
I think you like keeping my back up against the wall
Wages of sin, you keep me paying
Wages of sin, for wrongs that I've done
Wages of sin, you keep me paying
Wages of sin, one by one

I walk in the apartment, there's clothes thrown all over the place
You're crouched in the corner with makeup running down your face
I don't wanna believe what my, what my heart keeps saying
You keep me on the line so you can keep me paying
Wages of sin, we keep paying
Wages of sin, for the wrongs that we've done
Wages of sin, yeah, we keep paying
Wages of sin, that's how we have our fun

Ah ah ah

I remember when I was a little boy out, out where the cottonwoods grow tall
Trying to make it home through the forest before the darkness falls
Baby all the sounds I heard, even if they weren't real
I was running down that broken path with the devil snapping at my heels
I tried so hard, so hard in every way
Swore someday I'd grow up and just throw it all away
Cried all the tears, baby, that I could cry
Stomached all my fears 'til they came rushing up inside
Darling I'm losing and it's a mean game
Still I play on and on just the same
Wages of sin, yeah, I keep paying
Wages of sin, for some wrong that I've done
Wages of sin, well, I keep paying
Wages of sin, one by one

Ah ah ah, ah





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  1. E.... ....

    I was there. fucking amazing. moi katzaa

  2. J.... C....

    Wow. As good as you can do it! Bruuuuuuuuuuce!

  3. a.... d....

    Bruce!!! Sei una sorpresa continua!!!!😅😅😍😍😍😍😘😘🎶🎶💗💔💎🎸💓💋

  4. P.... T....

    Great tune,just another unknown classic from Bruce.Average fan wouldn't know this.

  5. J.... B....

    Incredible. I am always in awe of your talents. Writing, performing, how you've grown as a singer and can change how we hear you. You changed my life the first time I saw you. I am saving my pennies for as many shows during the next E Street show as possible. Those hours we spend together (along with 20-50,000) people are so precious to me. You have the ability to make all of my problems go away and to put me IN THAT MOMENT. There is no other time I am quite that present. Thank you and I love you, Bruce. I do.

  6. r.... s....

    2:41 a tear rolled down...so moving.

  7. r.... s....

    There are no words to express the beauty of this song...Bruce, thanks to share it

  8. H.... G....

    A real masterpiece, one of the best!

  9. M.... S....

    This is one of the greatest songs Bruce ever wrote (I am not overstating this), and when he heard it for the first time since 1982 when reviewing songs for the "Tracks" box set, he didn't even remember WRITING IT!! That son of a gun! I have been writing songs for years, and I can't come close to this. An amazing, haunting song that fits so well into attachment theory and EFT couples therapy which places a huge emphasis on childhood wounding as being a big factor in the relationship partners that we choose and how we conduct ourselves through the difficulties that every partnership goes through. Only education and communication strategies can make it well, but this couple is tearing each other to bits because they have no idea how to deal with each other. "I tried so hard, so hard in everyway, swear someday I'd grow up, and just throw it all away." YOU NEVER DO. A broken childhood is never fixed, as Bruce later found out thru his own therapy. You only get better at dealing with it. BY understanding it, you get better at explaining to your partner where your emotions and feelings are coming from, and how your partner can assist you without it detracting from their own growth. Then the fights end and the healing begins. That's what true love is about. And that's why this song is so deep and mature.

  10. M.... M....

    It's your least known because it's not one of your best.. it's okay if it makes you feel any better ... PS I'm from Jersey too..Manalapan to be exact...few minutes from Freehold

  11. M.... S....

    Cette chanson est une pure merveille restée sur le carreau on ne sait trop pourquoi ! Mais quelle émotion dans cette version , tout simplement bouleversant !

    M.... S....

    Martine SANTHOIRE Je suis d'accord

    M.... S....

    Un peu comme « The Wall » à Charlotte le 19 avril 2014. Mention spéciale au solo de trompette.

  12. G.... W....

    From the first time my pal Charlie said "Hey, you gotta listen to this", this has been once of my favorite Springsteen songs. Hauntingly beautiful, sad, looking for redemption. One of those tunes you sit at shows hoping he's going to do it. Those lucky Finns.

  13. P.... S....

    Is there anyone else on who would write a song this good and then never play it?

  14. N.... L....

    Sad Song

  15. B.... f....

    Stunning!

  16. L.... M....

    Haunting reminders of the past- Only Bruce can take me there!!!

  17. S.... ....

    Heavenly

  18. P.... H....

    This is a great song about a dying relationship.  Yes, it should have been included on Born in the USA in 1984.

  19. M.... M....

    This is one of Bruce's songs that I love and have a real difficult time listening to at the same time. It hits too close to the heart. I think it is just another example of his expertise as a songwriter.

  20. S.... K....

    Why hadn't you played this all those years?

  21. b.... ....

    One of my all time favorite Bruce songs that only serious Bruce fans are aware of. So happy to see this here in HD ... :)

  22. J.... 3....

    superbe !!

  23. M.... O....

    Never stops amazing me, importent to enjoy every moment you can with him now. Sooner or later he must stop going on tours and making music. That will be sadest day in my life, forever. Love Bruce.

  24. A.... S....

    Great!!. Please come back to Spain soon. Thanks!!!!!!

  25. J.... L....

    Sorry my not so good english!

  26. J.... L....

    Thanks your visit in Turku. Best concert in finland- so mutsh in Helsinki or Tampere!

  27. S.... ....

    SUOMI FINLAND!!!!!

  28. H.... R....

    This raised the hairs on the back of my neck and left me speechless.

  29. N.... S....

    ADORO O BRUCE!!!!!!!!!!

    N.... S....

    Ola minha amiga,tudo bem com VC...bjos boa noite

    N.... S....

    Olá Paulo! Tudo em cima! Boa tarde p/ vc....

  30. M.... D....

    unico Bruce!

  31. G.... ....

    Very Very beautiful song ! LOVE LOVE LOVE !
    Bruce & The ESB in my heart 4 Ever.

  32. D.... H....

    amazing song !!

  33. S.... ....

    It's not least known Bruce, I know it and I love it, and it's one of my favourite BS songs <3 :))

  34. Z.... M....

    This song ,off TRACKS,helped me through a crazy breakup back in the late 90"s. I haven't listened to it in quite a while. GREAT SONG!

  35. T.... V....

    Can't wait to see the Boss in Hershey !!!

  36. R.... L....

    O HOMEM É BOM...MUUUUUUUUITO BOM

  37. h.... w....

    Thank you so mutch, this is one of my faves

  38. G.... C....

    Stunning!

    G.... C....

    somber, chisled images

  39. C.... B....

    This would have fit perfectly on the Tunnel of Love tour!

  40. M.... E....

    Oh man, was there the second night he played in Turku last summer, this was an amazing performance among many others that evening, was even lucky enough to hear one of my many favourites, racing in the streets (not like it would be too rare to be played by him, but never thought I would get to experience it live). But then again, he also surprised me by doing the " '78 intro" when he played Prove it all night and that friggin' kickass Light of day in Helsinki back in 2012 ;) 

  41. V.... G....

    Well done. Looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks.

  42. V.... L....

    Thank you, Bruce for this beautiful song. Never heard it before but I really enjoyed it!

  43. S.... K....

    Why didn't you play this song all those years?

  44. M.... K....

    Thanks a lot Bruce!

  45. K.... N....

    Great to have à pro mixed version of this wonderful performance

  46. g.... ....

    This is another gem of a video. Thank you Bruce. I really want a word or phrase that expresses the depth of my gratitude to you. Your whole heart on stage, your writing genius and your care & concern for your fans and this country make me so hopeful. See ya in New Orleans.

  47. S.... S....

    Haven't heard this song before, Wow brilliant video.  The Boss should play this tune at his gigs, it's fantastic.

  48. T.... ....

    ★★★★★

  49. I.... M....

    Lindissima!

  50. f.... ....

    This left me breathless.  Thank you, Bruce and all of the E-Street Band. (Those who are here and those who are on the other side of the veil)

  51. A.... A....

    The boss rules!

  52. C.... R....

    Have always loved this one.

  53. K.... d....

     for the payment is made
    The payment is made

  54. G.... d....

    This is beyond beautiful. It's breathtaking. 

  55. S.... S....

    Poetic ,poignant and perfect! Long live Springsteen and the E Street Band! 

  56. D.... ....

    Love, lovel love it.  A big big favourite with me.  And I like the Damien Jurado/Rosie Thomas version almost as much. 

  57. t.... ....

    i enjoyed this a lot :)

  58. C.... ....

    A Master piece.

  59. P.... U....

    Awesome!

  60. L.... B....

    I would love to hear this live someday. A favorite of mine.

    L.... B....

    good luk with that. a guy in Europe was up front in the pit for show after show with this sign as a request before bruce finally did it. And I'm talking many shows.

  61. f.... ....

    absolutely stunning, the horns sound amazing!

  62. L.... F....

    Bellissima ,senza parole Bruce e Bruce non c'è niente da fare ...

  63. L.... F....

    Bellissima ,senza parole Bruce e Bruce non c'è niente da fare ...

  64. A.... K....

    I like how much Garry W. Tallent is on all those tapes from the recent tour! This Bass sound creates a special vibe, not too much, not too little :). Interesting that you rarely see him in the picture, but he's always there. Love ya, Mr. T.!

  65. A.... C....

    Thank you, my handsome man...you made my afternoon♡ lookin forward to see u in italy...and craving to sing kingdom of days with you ♡

  66. L.... L....

    Beautifu l as usual THE BOSS

  67. M.... L....

    Absolutely fabulous. .. haunting lyrics sung with passion. .. Only Bruce. I love you ♥♥♥♥

  68. L.... F....

    beautiful. first bruce song in a while I don't actually know the words to!

  69. O.... G....

    Großartig !

  70. S.... R....

    The Boss leaves a great, great song in the vault to collect dust for almost 20 years, then plays it only once (so far) in concert? Springsteen's embarrassment of talent can drive a fan like me to madness. :-)

    S.... R....

    How right you are, Trim Tracks a little and you would have probably the best double album ever. Though I wouldn't know what to cut!

  71. D.... P....

    che bella canzone 

  72. A.... C....

    Song for a grown ups!

  73. J.... S....

    Beautiful...

  74. A.... Z....

    Sehr jute Nummer!

  75. 2.... ....

    So beautiful!!! Thank you, Bruce!!!!

  76. s.... ....

    great, thanks Bruce

  77. m.... s....

    Very Nice!

  78. A.... L....

    Som altid; lige fra hjertet!