You Are My Sister
Antony and the Johnsons Lyrics
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So innocent, so full of need
There were times we were friends but times I was so cruel
Each night I'd ask for you to watch me as I sleep
I was so afraid of the night
You seemed to move through the places, that I feared
You lived inside my world so softly
Protected only by the kindness of your nature
You are my sister
And I love you
May all of your dreams come true
You are my sister
And I love you
May all of your, all of your dreams come true
We felt so differently then
So similar over the years
The way we laugh, the way we experience pain
So many memories
But there's nothing left to gain from remembering
Faces and worlds that no one else will ever know
You are my sister
And I love you
May all of your dreams come true
You are my sister
And I love you
May all of your, all of your dreams come true
All of your, all of your dreams, come true
I want this for you
They're gonna come true (gonna come true)
They're gonna come true (gonna come true)
I see them come (see them come true)
Oh I see them come, I see them come
I see them come, I see them come
The lyrics to Antony and the Johnsons's song, "You Are My Sister," convey a deep connection between two siblings. The first verse speaks to the innocence and need that characterize early childhood, as well as the inevitable conflicts that arise between siblings. The second verse reflects on the fear of the night and how it was alleviated by the sister's presence. There is also a sense of gratitude for the sister's "kindness of nature" and the way she "softly" lived in the singer's world. These lyrics suggest that the sister was a source of comfort and stability for the singer during their formative years.
The chorus focuses on the love and affection the singer has for their sister. The repetition of the line "May all of your dreams come true" is a heartfelt expression of hope for her happiness and fulfillment. The final verse speaks to the passage of time and the memories shared between siblings. The line "But there's nothing left to gain from remembering" suggests that while these memories are precious and unique to the siblings, they do not define their relationship. Instead, the chorus returns to the theme of love and the power it has to shape the future.
Overall, "You Are My Sister" is a poignant song about sibling love and the bonds that endure despite the passage of time and the conflicts that arise. The lyrics touch on themes of innocence, fear, gratitude, hope, and memory, and convey a deep emotional connection between the singer and their sister.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my sister, we were born
We are siblings, we were born together.
So innocent, so full of need
We were innocent and dependent on each other.
There were times we were friends but times I was so cruel
We had moments of friendship, but I also had moments of being unkind to you.
Each night I'd ask for you to watch me as I sleep
I was scared of the dark and asked you to keep me company as I slept.
I was so afraid of the night
I was terrified of the dark.
You seemed to move through the places, that I feared
You were able to navigate the places that scared me.
You lived inside my world so softly
You were part of my world, always there and gentle with me.
Protected only by the kindness of your nature
Your gentleness and compassion was the only protection you needed.
We felt so differently then
We had different experiences and emotions at times.
So similar over the years
Despite our differences, we were still similar and connected over the years.
The way we laugh, the way we experience pain
Our shared experiences of joy and pain shaped our laughter and emotions.
So many memories
We have many shared memories.
But there's nothing left to gain from remembering
We don't need to dwell on these memories to maintain our bond.
You are my sister
You will always be my sister.
And I love you
And I have a deep love for you.
May all of your dreams come true
I hope that your dreams become a reality.
All of your, all of your dreams, come true
I hope that all of your dreams come true.
I want this for you
I deeply desire this for you.
They're gonna come true (gonna come true)
Your dreams will come true.
I see them come (see them come true)
I have faith and see your dreams becoming real.
Oh I see them come, I see them come
I am confident in the fulfillment of your dreams.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anohni
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You are my sister, we were born
So innocent, so full of need
There were times we were friends but times I was so cruel
Each night I'd ask for you to watch me as I sleep
I was so afraid of the night
You seemed to move through the places that I feared
You lived inside my world so softly
Protected only by the kindness of your nature
You are my sister
And I love you
May all of your dreams come true
We felt so differently then
So similar over the years
The way we laugh, the way we experience pain
So many memories
But there's nothing left to gain from remembering
Faces and worlds that no one else will ever know
You are my sister
May all of your dreams come true
I want this for you
They're gonna come true
@kerrisnailsbeautycabin1761
I've H A T E D this woman...
Actually, I've not loved her at all sometimes
I've fed her lies and told her she wasn't good enough and have allowed others to tell her she isn't good enough.
I've allowed her to be broken. I've allowed others to treat her disrespectfully. I've allowed her to run through brick walls and battle for others who won't even stand for her.
I have stood paralyzed by fear while she fought battles in her mind, heart and soul.
This woman has screwed up many times because she didn't think she was worthy of self love or the love of others.
She has a smart mouth, a stubborn streak, and she has secrets. She has scars because she has a history.
Some people love this woman, some like her, and some don't care for her at all...
She has done good things in her life, and she has done bad things in her life.
Every mistake, failure, trial, disappointment, success, joy and achievement has made her into who she is today.
You can love her or not---but if she loves you she will do it with her whole heart. ❤️
She is dramatic and sometimes she is scatter-brained. She will not pretend to be someone she’s not. She will make no apologies for who she is. Never will she again.
She's not perfect, but she has a lot of WORTH.
She is LOVE.
She is LIFE.
She is TRANSFORMATION.
She is GRACE.
She is BRAVE.
... and she will never stop learning or moving forward...
I will learn to LOVE this woman ❤️
She is me ......
LADIES I challenge you to put this on your status with a picture of yourself
(Copied and pasted from another wonderful woman) Paula 'Polly' Kolodziej xx
#Knowyourworthchallenge
@terka138
My sister is the greatest gift anyone has ever given me. I love you, sis. You have the purest heart I've ever seen. And I thank you every day for choosing me as your sister.
@meganrees-harris5221
I listen to this song in memory of my beautiful cousin Hannah who was like a sister to me in many ways. We were the first two grandchildren and as thick as thieves. She had so much left to give and was taken away far, far too soon at 29. All I ever wanted was for all of her dreams to come true because no one deserved it more 💔
@fandazz1
I played this for my sister once a month. She lived 2300 miles away, but it tore me up when she died in 2016.
@terka138
I'm so sorry.
@markwilken2492
This and ‘Fistfull Of Love’ always make me cry. As beautiful as it gets
@MsDianneA
My daughter sent me this song after my sister passed away 10 years ago. Love it
@basaraXIII
I sang this song to my sister on her wedding this year and I believe it touched everybody's heart, and I decided to dedicate this song to her since the first time I listened to the song 12 years ago. Thank you, Anohni.
@Elephant1976
I've two daughters by the same mother one is separated by addiction and one is doing her degree this song makes me believe they will be back together ❤ believe it and it will happen.
@Sameoldfitup
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
Oscar Wilde.
@aubinou71
This music was played during the French festival Solidays for the anonymous people who died from AIDS this year. And I cried from the first second to the last one.