Sinnerman (The Thomas Crown Affair)
Nina Simone · Other Songs - Nina Simone
Sinnerman where you gonna run to
Where you gunna run to
All on that day
Well I run to the rock
Please hide me I run to the rock
Please hide me I run to the rock
Please hide me lord
All on that day
Well the rock cried out
I can't hide you the rock cried out
I can't hide you the rock cried out
I ain't gonna hide you god
All on that day
I said rock what's a matter with you rock
Don't you see I need you rock
Don't let lord
All on that day
So I run to the river
It was bleedin' I run to the sea
It was bleedin' I run to the sea
It was bleedin' all on that day
So I run to the river it was boilin'
I run to the sea it was boilin'
I run to the sea it was boilin'
All on that day
So I run to the lord
Please help me lord
Don't you see me prayin'
Don't you see me down here prayin'
But the lord said
Go to the devil
The lord said
Go to the devil
He said go to the devil
All on that day
So I ran to the devil
He was waiting
I ran to the devil he was waiting
I ran to the devil he was waiting
All on that day
I cried power!
Power! (x5)
(Power, lord!)
Bring down! (x3)
(Power, lord!)
Power!(x11)
(Power, lord!)
Oh yeah!
Oh I run to the river
It was boilin' I run to the sea
It was boilin' I run to the sea
It was boilin' all on that day
So I ran to the lord
I said lord hide me
Please hide me
Please help me
All on that day
Said God where were you
When you are old and prayin'
Lord lord hear me prayin'
Lord lord hear me prayin'
Lord lord hear me prayin'
All on that day
Sinnerman you oughta be prayin'
Oughta be prayin sinnerman'
Oughta be prayin all on that day
I cried power!
Power! (x10) (Power, lord!)
Hold down!(x10)Bring Down!
Power! Power!
Mnnaaaaaaa!
Mana Mana!
Mana Mana!
Mana Mana!
Manana Ohnaohm!
Whoah!
Pa-ha-ha-ower
Pa-ha-ha-ower lord!
No you knew no no no no no
Whemenonownemnemno!
You know I need you lord.
Don't you know I need you lord?
Don't you kno-ho-ho-ho that I need you?
Lord!
Power!
Power Looooooooord!
Sinnerman (The Thomas Crown Affair)
Nina Simone's rendition of 'Sinnerman' for the 1999 film The Thomas Crown Affair stands as a masterclass in atmospheric tension. While the original spiritual is a staple of her live performances, this specific recording captures her signature blend of jazz, blues, and gospel with a cinematic urgency. The track showcases Simone's ability to transform traditional material into something haunting and modern, fitting the film's sophisticated tone. Her vocal delivery remains powerful and emotive, driving the narrative without relying on visual cues. This version highlights her enduring influence on soundtracks and her capacity to reinterpret classic works for contemporary audiences. It remains a definitive example of her late-career artistry, demonstrating how her unique phrasing and dynamic range could elevate a familiar song into a timeless piece of cinema history.