Originally a spiritual, the song depicts a sinner's desperate attempt to hide from divine judgment on "the last day."

The quest is often cited as a critique of the "pornography of misfortune" and media exploitation in Night City. 3. Television & Media Appearances

An apocalyptic narrative where a sinner begs the mountains, the sea, and the Lord for shelter, only to be refused.

Joshua believes he is the Messiah and agrees to have his crucifixion recorded as a "Braindance" (a digital sensory recording) titled "The Passion".

The song has been featured in numerous films and series, including The Thomas Crown Affair , Sherlock , and Lovecraft Country . 2. Cyberpunk 2077 Questline

Features a "Sinner" character named Irrheia , often detailed in official character reports.

"Sinner Man" (or "Sinnerman") is most prominently recognized as a popularized by Nina Simone, a complex questline in Cyberpunk 2077 , and a character in the TV series Lucifer . 1. The Traditional Song

Comedian Paul Sinha is nicknamed "The Sinnerman" on this popular quiz show.