Original Sin Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Ernest 

Cover art for Original Sin lyrics by Elton John

This song is interesting in the respect that it has contrasting images of heaven and hell in what is essentially a love song. For example, "paper angels" and "little devils." Also, notice the "furnace wind" and the more benign image of incense. I think he is singing about a love that he cannot help, but that he knows is wrong.