Discover the story of the song > House Of The Rising Sun – Brand New Sin

The lyrics are about a man who grew up in New Orleans in a house that was known as the 'Rising Sun'. The protagonist's mother was a tailor and his father was a gambler. The song is a warning from the protagonist to others, telling them not to make the same mistakes he did and end up living a sinful and miserable life in the House Of The Rising Sun. Ultimately, the protagonist decides to go back to New Orleans and face the consequences of his actions by wearing a 'ball and chain'.