Sin With a Grin Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ProfW 

Cover art for Sin With a Grin lyrics by Shinedown

When I look at it, I always view it as being about someone who is schizophrenic. Here is some evidence to support my cause-

"Look left, look right But I'm behind..."

This means that the voice in his head is not seen by him, it's more of an essence.

"Under my skin, where you've always been Thank you for reminding me to sin with a grin"

Under my skin, as in part of me, and the part of you that's 'under your skin' is reminding you to do wrong.

"Sin with a grin" [in general]

Grin, as in referring to insanity due to their mental state.

"I'm inside With two black eyes"

Perhaps he means by 'black eyes' obstructed vision, due to his schizophrenia causing him to have obstructed views, moral, or vision.

"Everything you did, you said You lit the fuse inside my head"

The aforementioned schizophrenia causing his insanity and violent tendencies.

"I have not one shred of sympathy I have no use for apologies"

The schizophrenia obstructs his moral.