you write so eloquently. this literally feels like reading about my life, the level of detail and exploration of so many topics and experiences that I think many of us haven't ever been able to properly string together is just incredible like this is seriously a work of art in the form of literature
As a trans man, it feels odd for me to agree so much and feel so deeply about this song and writing. But this really resonates with me and it’s one of the things that really made me want to create art of my own. You’re a beautiful artist in every way, it’s amazing.
THIS is why i listen to your music on repeat because i can relate way too much to it - keep doing what you’re doing because fuck love songs THIS is what the world needs in music
Fuck. I was not prepared for such a perfect summary of my spiritual experiences. I was raised nonreligious, I never believed in the concept of the Grand Design of the Universe or whatever, but, there's gotta be something beyond humanity driving what felt like some sort of divine punishment, in the form of an abusive older brother. Your words were very cathartic, thank you Penny.
I’m on the other side of this spectrum. I grew up in a super religious Muslim household, but I never felt god’s presence and the “spiritual connection” everyone talks about, however I was sure that god is real because does hate me. I like my religion though, its people just like to misrepresent it because of their oblivion.
I am a non binary afab person. I never really had a not like other girls phase because I spent my girlhood desperate to be a real girl wearing tennis skirts and crop tops. When I got my period I felt almost proud of myself as if it was some sort of evidence I wasn’t broken and that I was correct. When I saw the girls around me starting to develop a hatred of their own gender I felt hurt that they cast aside so easily something that came so hard to me. In the end looking back I see that this disdain was the closest thing to genuine girlhood I ever achieved
the parallels between our brands of ocd… i also grew up nonreligious, and incidentally my ocd centers around not being good enough and secretly being sinful. you put it much better than i can. reading this has made me have the very visceral reaction that everything i’ve ever experienced has been experienced ten times over. overall a beautiful read, and i look forward to seeing what you do next (both music- and writing-wise)
As a non-girl who grew up in religion, I've come to the same conclusion over time. I love this song, and I'm fascinated by how expertly you can communicate these ideas in music and then again in an essay and how I can really understand what you mean.
omg i'm so happy u did one of these for Sin Eater it's literally my fav song by u. gotta go lay on my floor and do a re-listen now that i've read this essay lolll.
Being completely honest, the moment you started your intro I felt this sense of awe that my experiences are something another living and breathing person has gone through. These experiences feel so intimate and isolating to me so just seeing someone as eloquent as you explain them so throughly made me feel like these thoughts are less complex than I thought, and in turn, made me less alone in my life. Thank you so much :) <3
you write so eloquently. this literally feels like reading about my life, the level of detail and exploration of so many topics and experiences that I think many of us haven't ever been able to properly string together is just incredible like this is seriously a work of art in the form of literature
As a trans man, it feels odd for me to agree so much and feel so deeply about this song and writing. But this really resonates with me and it’s one of the things that really made me want to create art of my own. You’re a beautiful artist in every way, it’s amazing.
THIS is why i listen to your music on repeat because i can relate way too much to it - keep doing what you’re doing because fuck love songs THIS is what the world needs in music
"I know God is real because he hates me."
Fuck. I was not prepared for such a perfect summary of my spiritual experiences. I was raised nonreligious, I never believed in the concept of the Grand Design of the Universe or whatever, but, there's gotta be something beyond humanity driving what felt like some sort of divine punishment, in the form of an abusive older brother. Your words were very cathartic, thank you Penny.
I’m on the other side of this spectrum. I grew up in a super religious Muslim household, but I never felt god’s presence and the “spiritual connection” everyone talks about, however I was sure that god is real because does hate me. I like my religion though, its people just like to misrepresent it because of their oblivion.
this is so beautiful pls do a ted talk one day seriously
I am a non binary afab person. I never really had a not like other girls phase because I spent my girlhood desperate to be a real girl wearing tennis skirts and crop tops. When I got my period I felt almost proud of myself as if it was some sort of evidence I wasn’t broken and that I was correct. When I saw the girls around me starting to develop a hatred of their own gender I felt hurt that they cast aside so easily something that came so hard to me. In the end looking back I see that this disdain was the closest thing to genuine girlhood I ever achieved
As always an absolutely breathtaking essay your writing never ceases to amaze
the parallels between our brands of ocd… i also grew up nonreligious, and incidentally my ocd centers around not being good enough and secretly being sinful. you put it much better than i can. reading this has made me have the very visceral reaction that everything i’ve ever experienced has been experienced ten times over. overall a beautiful read, and i look forward to seeing what you do next (both music- and writing-wise)
As a non-girl who grew up in religion, I've come to the same conclusion over time. I love this song, and I'm fascinated by how expertly you can communicate these ideas in music and then again in an essay and how I can really understand what you mean.
Sin Eater got me through dead week and finals in 2023, so needless to say I've been hyped for this analysis!
sobbing???? already??????
I read this after a panic attack at 5am in my balcony, it made the suicidal thoughts melt away. This is beautiful thank you penny
wtf this is awesome
Penelope I love the new song! I love this song! I love every song. Please give me recognition 😭🙏
omg i'm so happy u did one of these for Sin Eater it's literally my fav song by u. gotta go lay on my floor and do a re-listen now that i've read this essay lolll.
Being completely honest, the moment you started your intro I felt this sense of awe that my experiences are something another living and breathing person has gone through. These experiences feel so intimate and isolating to me so just seeing someone as eloquent as you explain them so throughly made me feel like these thoughts are less complex than I thought, and in turn, made me less alone in my life. Thank you so much :) <3
oh i've been waiting for this one