Discover the story of the song > I Hear You Paint Houses – Robbie Robertson

The lyrics are about a protagonist who is involved in a criminal world and works as a hitman for the mob. He is known for carrying out murders and making the bodies disappear. However, he feels guilty about his actions and hopes that his father in heaven will forgive him. In the end, the protagonist realizes that he made a big mistake by crossing the boss and will face consequences for his actions.