Sides Lyrics

Lyric discussion by YouKnowStuff 

Cover art for Sides lyrics by Bon Iver

it's about how christianity does not accept homosexuals, i'd assume. "you're probably paying for your sin" seems to hint at that...i think the song is pointing out how hypocritical it is to say you're a christian and that you love and accept everyone and then expel those who you see as different.

I agree with your interpretation, but I'm not sure I follow the hypocrisy. Christianity doesn't accept everyone's actions. Love everyone, yes, but accept everyone?

I'm not saying homosexuality is a sin, I just wanted to contest the "hypocritical" comment.

How easy to toss our the Christian teachings (God's teachings) on homosexuality which is to love the sinner but HATE the sin. Sorry, boys, but the act of having sex with the same sex IS a sin. You may not like God's opinion, but He's been very clear on it. Try to find even one positive reference to homosexuality in the Bible. Also look at Aids and who is more likely to get it and spread it than any other group (including prostitutes, who seldom spread it). A woman's body was made for a man's...and procreation is what keeps the...

What a wuss, August23. You are well aware that homosexuality is a sin for you know that Christ (Christianity) does not accept the action of homosexuality. Grow a backbone. Atheists shout loud and clear what they believe in or don't believe in. It's time Christians stand behind God on His teachings. There's NOTHING to be ashamed of for following Christ. NOTHING. Jesus was spat upon; stoned; beaten; whipped; etc for not backing down on his belief and his teachings. The LEAST we can do as God's Christian children is to stand up for His beliefs. Love everyone, but do NOT...