Verse 1] When you love a sinner You hate the sin You hate the temptress in the bottle For choosin’ him again And you blame the cold For the winter When you love a sinner [Chorus] I tell myself that everything’s okay I paint a pretty smile on my face Your lovin’ says, “he’ll change” But on his breath and in his veins The truth stil remains [Verse 2] Deep down, you know That it’s a crime You know you didn’t pull the trigger But you’re the one who does the time
And you pay the debt You’rе the lender Whеn you love a sinner [Chorus] I tell myself that everything’s okay I paint a pretty smile on my face But I’m slowly lettin’ go Cause in my heart I know That I can’t make him better Ooh [Bridge] And I’ve been goin’ under And now I understand That you can’t tread water With a drownin’ man [Outro] I love a sinner I justify it how I can So, it’s the sin I’m leavin, not the man