Child of Sin (song)

Child of Sin
Song by Kovacs from the album Child of Sin
GEMA database:	32439248-004
Lyricist:	Kovacs, Till Lindemann, Jonathan Quarmby
Producer:	Jonathan Quarmby
Released:	13 January 2023
Video:	Child of Sin
Length:	03:50
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Child of Sin is a duet song by Dutch singer Kovacs with Till Lindemann.

Information

• On 12 February 2024, it was discovered that the song had been removed from streaming services. On 14 February, Kovacs' Youtube channel re-uploaded the lyrics video with a slightly altered version of the song, having different melodies and new vocal takes by Kovacs. This new version was released on 1 March across all streaming services.

Background

In an interview with NDR, Kovacs said about the song: "My manager was like, 'Who would you like to record a duet with?' And I was like, 'Till of Rammstein would be great.' I don't think he'd go for it, but I have a contact.' And she: 'Send him a message.' I did - and he actually called back, 'This is Till. I hear we're supposed to sing together?' I screamed with happiness. Then I went to see him in Berlin. We drank gin tonic and talked about the song. The rest is history."

Kovacs mentioned in another interview with 3voor12: "He liked the song, and he invited me to his house. So it turns out I lived 500 meters away from him in Berlin for a year, and he sometimes comes to places in the city that I also like to visit. What kind of places? Um, I don't know, haha. Till was very thoughtful and interested. He wanted to know the context, he wanted me to feel comfortable. We developed a special relationship. He calls me "my crazy friend." If I had been with a label this would never have worked out, it would have been busted. I did this all by myself." Talking about shooting the music video in Amsterdam, Kovacs said: "He said to me at one point: you're fluttering like a bat, take it easy! Yeah, I know, I replied. I just want the best for your baby. He really understands how important this is to me."

The song is about abuse of Kovacs in her youth. "Overcoming it. That the traumas no longer prevail and that you free yourself from things in your life and become stronger. This is also the case with drugs and alcohol. Child of sin is the moment I say goodbye to the dark and self-destructive in me. I have learned to love myself. That was quite a journey. [..] [Till] really thought it was a good song and did not believe that I had written Child of Sin together with my producer."

Versions

Studio

Title	Release	Length	Recorded	Released	Notes
Child of Sin	Child of Sin	03:50	2022	13.01.2023
Child of Sin	Child of Sin (Digital)	03:50	2022	1 March 2024	Different music and vocal takes

Lyrics

Album version

When I was four years old I thought that love Was unpredictable When i was 12 years old I knew that love Was unsexual Where do I begin Where do I begin I'm not exceptional Where do I begin Where do I begin I'm not a child of love I am a child of sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) I am a child of sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) When you were nine years old We terrorised these streets From dusk till dawn But when I turned 16 My dirty hands would bleed From banging at your door Where should I begin Where should I begin I'd seen it all before And it will never end It will never end You're not a child of love You're a child of sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) You're a child of sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin There's nothing inside of me So what will become of me I don't need your sympathy You're a child of sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) I am a child of sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Sin (sin, sin, sin, sin) Now 29 years old And I know that love Was unacceptable

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