Sisters
The Puppini Sisters Lyrics
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I don't like you anymore.
You'll be sorry when you see me
Sliding down our cellar door.
You can't holler down our rain barrel,
You can't climb our apple tree,
I don't wanna play in your yard,
You can't holler down our rain barrel,
You can't climb our apple tree,
I don't wanna play in your yard,
If you can't be good to me.
The Puppini Sisters' song "Sisters" is a harmony-rich tune that tells the story of a girl who has had enough of playing with someone who is mean to her. The singer starts off by saying "don't want to play in your yard" which immediately sets the tone for the song. She goes on to explain that she doesn't like the person anymore and that they will be sorry when they see her "sliding down our cellar door". This line could be interpreted as the singer rebelling against the person and doing something she knows would upset them.
The chorus part of the song - "You can't holler down our rain barrel, you can't climb our apple tree, I don't wanna play in your yard, if you can't be good to me" - is repeated twice and makes up the bulk of the song. The singer is clearly unhappy with the way the person is treating her and is not going to put up with it any longer. She lists a few things that the person can't do in her yard, as though she is trying to establish some boundaries. The final line of the chorus makes it clear that the singer is standing up for herself and will not be pushed around anymore.
Overall, "Sisters" is a catchy and upbeat song that tells a simple story about standing up for yourself. The lyrics are easy to follow and the harmonies are beautiful. The song has a vintage feel that is reminiscent of the 1940s and 50s, which is in line with the Puppini Sisters' style.
Line by Line Meaning
don't want to play in your yard,
I do not wish to engage in any activity with you.
I don't like you anymore.
My feelings towards you have changed negatively.
You'll be sorry when you see me
You will regret your actions when you witness the consequences.
Sliding down our cellar door.
I will rebel against your authority and do what I please.
You can't holler down our rain barrel,
You cannot gain access to me through any means at my disposal.
You can't climb our apple tree,
You cannot impose yourself on me and expect me to comply.
If you can't be good to me.
I will only associate with those who treat me with kindness and respect.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC , Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bradley2577
wow I didn't know this song had an official music video. thank you for sharing & god bless 🙏🙏🙏
@msdarmie9946
Sisters 😍😍😍
@maureenrundell2435
Thanks for this video. It has been amazing and has helped with an idea I have had.
@Bobu2357
Thank you.
@marcellapuppini
This is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
@Bobu2357
Thank you. That comment also describes you!
@Raising_a_mind
Impressive animation! Good job!
Also, the lyrics of this song are very contradictory... but who knows, maybe it was not supposed to make sense and was only supposed to rhyme. :-P
@Bobu2357
I listened to some of your tunes on your YouTube page. You have a great voice. Have you recorded anything?
@Raising_a_mind
Thank you! Other than my 2 YouTube video covers, I also have 3 covers on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/ileanazayas But no, I haven't been able to get my own (original) songs completed, instrument parts written, and recorded. But it's on my bucket list! Stay tuned! ;-)
@Bobu2357
Would it be OK If I used one(or more) of your recording in my animations?