: The recording features Simone on piano and vocals, Al Schackman and Rudy Stevenson on guitar, Lisle Atkinson on double bass, and Bobby Hamilton on drums.
: Some critics view the song as an exploration of identity and the "creative destruction" required for personal growth and transformation. Nina Simone - Sinnerman
: The lyrics draw heavily from the Book of Exodus and Psalm 78 , depicting a sinner attempting to hide from God’s wrath on Judgment Day. The sinner seeks refuge in "the rock," "the river," and "the sea," only to find no place to hide. : The recording features Simone on piano and
Crying to the Lord: Nina Simone's "Sinnerman" - VoegelinView Lisle Atkinson on double bass
: The song is an African American traditional spiritual that dates back to the early 20th century.