Brandi Carlile - Sinners, Saints and Fools (Official Audio)

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[gabriellesearles]

I've been listening to this album over and over the last few days, but wasn't really paying attention to the lyrics in this particular song. Once I did.. chills.

[guitardds]

Channeling Ann Wilson on this one! Classic Heart feels

[borislavnanovski]

The twins rock on this! Brandi is flawless as usual.

[anitaburkett]

Instrumentally, it's like Elton John, Cher, and Charlie Daniels all got together and made a masterpiece. The lyrics are so meaningful. Great story.

[skippy]

The musicality on this! Holy shit! Powell and Shooter…all of em…top notch

[marodaniels]

Sinners, Saints and Fools Lyrics

Where the winds of change were blowin', there lived a God-fearing man
He was turning through his bible when he came up with a plan
He painted up a sign and held it high above his head
Waved it proudly in the air and this is what it read

You can't break the law
There are reasons for the rules
I keep things safe here for everyone
The sinners, saints, and fools
The poor and huddled masses
Who arе hungry and afraid
You gotta do it by the book and there'll bе
No exceptions made

To the weary, desperate souls who washed up on the sand
He said, "We hadn't seen your paperwork" and he withdrew his hand
You know he never felt any safer, all the peace he hoped he'd find
And up until the day he died, he never changed his mind

You can't break the law
There are reasons for the rules
They gotta keep it safe here for everyone
You sinners, saints, and fools
The poor and huddled masses
Who are hungry and afraid
You gotta do it by the book or there'll be
No exceptions made

By the time he got to Heaven, it was surrounded by a wall
The pearly gates were locked up tight, the golden chains and all
They said, "We cannot let just anyone walk in here anymore
You didn't do it by the book, " and then they pointed to the floor

You can't break the law
There are reasons for the rules
I keep things safe here for everyone
You sinners, saints, and fools
The poor and huddled masses
Who are hungry and afraid
You gotta do it by the book and there'll be
No exceptions made

No

[RaphaelBaltar]

What a great song, and a rather insightful depiction on the condition of everyone of us sinners, saints, and fools. But by the grace of God, Jesus paid the price for all of us that didn't do it by the book.

[scottsmith]

This is so good.

She keeps getting better and better. And it's a joy to hear.

That's a perfect song.

[upliftmofoify]

This song man.. the last 3 songs on the album.. brilliance

[conniewatts]

Amazing body of music! It's a hauntingly beautiful feast for your soul!

[crawfishie]

Love how this song coveys its story in a simple yet eloquent way 💕Beautiful way to deliver a valuable message

[ildikolucaciu]

Love, love, live the message in this great song! ❤️

[juliodaniellacava]

This gives me so much Elton John's 'Madman Across The Water' vibes.

[JessicaMcCoy]

I struggle with this one because the lyrics take me to a dark place, but the way it rocks out at the end makes me really look forward to it live. Maybe I’ll get to a place where it feels cathartic.

[chipiturkstrend]

Hope you can come to Guadalajara, mexico one day!

[knutolavhalseth]

Musicwise it has a drama that reminds me of Reba McEntires "The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia". And the lyrics is just a masterpiece.

[LOLMAN]

Came here from Brandi's "In The Canyon Haze" HBO concert special

[etuday]

lyrics are OK. Musically, she peaked back in 2008 or so.