Rod Wave, the soulful voice of a generation, returns with his latest single “Sinners,” a deeply emotional track featured on the Sinners (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). Released on April 4, 2025, under Proximity Media LLC and distributed by Masterworks, the song showcases Rod Wave’s signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and melodic delivery.
Produced by T5, Wonderyo, prodbykyris, and Travis Harrington, “Sinners” is a poignant reflection on resilience, setbacks, and the journey to overcome life’s challenges. The track’s hauntingly beautiful production complements Rod Wave’s raw and emotive vocals, creating a soundscape that resonates deeply with listeners.
As part of the Sinners soundtrack, the song aligns with the film’s themes of struggle and redemption, adding depth to its narrative. Rod Wave’s ability to channel personal experiences into universally relatable music shines through, making “Sinners” a standout anthem of perseverance and hope.
Rod Wave – “Sinners”
Produced by T5, Wonderyo, prodbykyris & Travis Harrington
4 April 2025
1 Song, 3 minutes
℗ 2025 Proximity Media LLC, under exclusive license to Masterworks, a label of Sony Music Entertainment
Lyrics
[Intro]
Back to me
You saw the best, saw the best in me
(Turn me up, 5)
Uh-uh, uh-uh
Down (Yeah, yeah)
[Chorus]
I’m not scared of werewolves, vampires
But man, I’d always lose sleep (Always)
When I dream (When I dream)
That I could set my people free (Woah)
Uh (Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh), oh-woah (Let my people free)
No, no, no, no
[Verse]
Tell me, did I dig myself a deeper hole?
Did I sell my soul to rock and roll?
Daddy told me everything that be glitter ain’t gold
Tell me, how am I gon’ right my wrongs? I’d rather write my songs
Excuse me, master, I think you’re confused
I was promised forty acres and mules
Damn, I feel like a fool, forget the rules, what the fine print say?
My great-great grandaddy probably turn in his grave
If he knew I was a slave to the state
Go tell him I ain’t afraid of ghosts, vampires, whips, and chains
Crazy contracts, snitches, and hangs
Shit, it all be the same
Money, sex, cigarettes, champagne
Weed, X, cocaine to the brain
Stay afloat, maintain, so much came with the fortune and fame
Would drive a young, humble nigga insane
Devil ridin’ this back like the tires on this new Cadillac
And I waited my turn for this
I lived and I learned for this (Yeah)
How I stayed down
Walked so many miles, so many miles, so many miles
[Chorus]
I’m not scared of werewolves, vampires
But man, I’d always lose sleep (Always lose sleep)
When I dream
That I could set my people free (My people free)
That I could set my people free (Oh, woah)
I’m not scared of werewolves, vampires
But man, I’d always lose sleep
When I dream
That I could set my people free (Woah, woah)
That I could set my people free, yeah, yeah
I could set my people free
[Outro]
If I could set my people free
If I could set my people free
Oh, oh-oh
Set my people free (Woah)
(Who is Wonderyo?)
(Ayo, Cuhly, go on)
Let my people free
I’ll never be free