Sister Sara
Alice Cooper Lyrics


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Now I don't know but I've been told
There's a nun having fun and she lost her soul
She's got cash, she got laid
Now she's dealin' with me and she gonna get paid
She got caught with the bishop
She got caught with the abbot
Even cardinal sin tried to feed her habit
Now we get whores and pimps and skanks
But when your judgement came down even he gave thanks

Whatever happened to me
Can't remember my name
Flying so high on angelic wings
Flew too close to the flame

Sister Sara
It's your penalty for eternity
(For eternity)
Did you think that you were saved
(For eternity)
You forget your old identity who you used to be
(For eter... sara)
Sister Sara
So depraved

Oh, come O ye faithless, get in line
You're gonna drown in the water, turned to wine
And you're all going to wallow in your sin and shame
You had every opportunity to call His name
Don't look surprised, don't be in shock
You'll be a lovely little demon in my private stock
I'm just doing my job to pull you down
'Cause it's a one way ticket down to Dragontown

(Whatever happened to me)
You got caught in my web
(Can't remember my name)
You made your own bed here
(Flying so high on angelic wings)
And now you must keep me well fed
(Flew too close to the flame)
You're mine, too bad,
You're here for me, you're just here for me

Sister Sara
It's your penalty for eternity
(For eternity)
Did you think that you were saved
(For eternity)
You forget your old identity who you used to be
(For eter... sara)
Sister Sara
So depraved

Moment to moment, hour to hour, for ever and ever
Time after time after time after time after time

(For eternity)
Sister Sara
It's your penalty for eternity
(For eternity)
Did you think that you were saved
(For eternity)
You forget your old identity who you used to be
(For eter... sara)




Sister Sara
So depraved

Overall Meaning

The song "Sister Sara" by Alice Cooper is about a nun who lost her soul and became involved in immoral activities. The lyrics describe how she got caught with a bishop, an abbot, and even Cardinal Sin, who tried to feed her habit. Despite her actions, the singer claims that even a whore or pimp would be better off than her because she is now "so depraved."


The chorus of the song is a warning that the nun's actions have consequences, and she will suffer for eternity. The singer portrays himself as the one who will bring her down and feed off her energy to keep himself alive. The final lines of the song emphasize the eternal nature of her punishment and her helplessness in the face of it.


The singer seems to be a demonic figure who is punishing the nun for her sins. The song can be seen as a critique of religious institutions and their treatment of women, as the nun's behavior is the result of a system that limits her choices and oppresses her. The song presents a bleak picture of the Catholic Church and its representatives, as they are portrayed as powerless against the demonic forces that come for Sister Sara.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I don't know but I've been told
I've heard rumors I cannot verify


There's a nun having fun and she lost her soul
There's a nun who's indulging in earthly pleasures and has abandoned her faith


She's got cash, she got laid
She has money and is sexually active


Now she's dealin' with me and she gonna get paid
Now she's interacting with me and I'm going to profit from it


She got caught with the bishop
She was caught in a compromising situation with a bishop


She got caught with the abbot
She was caught in a compromising situation with an abbot


Even cardinal sin tried to feed her habit
Even a major sin, like a cardinal, enabled her addiction


Now we get whores and pimps and skanks
We see all sorts of immoral people


But when your judgement came down even he gave thanks
When judgement was passed, even a notoriously immoral person was grateful


Whatever happened to me
I'm not sure what occurred in my past


Can't remember my name
I can't recall my identity


Flying so high on angelic wings
I was living a pure, holy lifestyle


Flew too close to the flame
I got too close to temptation and fell into sin


Sister Sara
The nun in question


It's your penalty for eternity
You'll suffer eternally for your wrongdoing


(For eternity)
This punishment will last forever


Did you think that you were saved
Did you believe you were forgiven and redeemed?


You forget your old identity who you used to be
You've abandoned your former self and become someone else entirely


(For eter... sara)


So depraved
You're wicked and immoral


Oh, come O ye faithless, get in line
All the non-believers should come forward


You're gonna drown in the water, turned to wine
You'll be consumed with guilt and face divine retribution


And you're all going to wallow in your sin and shame
You'll be overwhelmed by your own immorality and disgrace


You had every opportunity to call His name
You could have turned to God for redemption, but you chose not to


Don't look surprised, don't be in shock
Don't act shocked when you face the consequences of your actions


You'll be a lovely little demon in my private stock
You'll become my own personal source of evil


I'm just doing my job to pull you down
I'm doing what I'm supposed to do, which is to damn sinners


'Cause it's a one way ticket down to Dragontown
There's only one outcome for those who succumb to temptation – they'll be sent to hell


You got caught in my web
You fell victim to my temptations


You made your own bed here
You brought this punishment upon yourself


And now you must keep me well fed
You'll be forced to continue sinning to sustain my wickedness


You're mine, too bad,
You belong to me now, regardless of your past mistakes


You're here for me, you're just here for me
Your sole purpose now is to serve me and continue your immoral acts


Moment to moment, hour to hour, for ever and ever
You'll be punished eternally, living moment to moment and hour to hour


(For eternity)
This punishment will last forever


So depraved
You're wicked and immoral




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALICE COOPER, BOB MARLETTE

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Phil


on Former Lee Warmer

Interesting. I like it! I am surprised someone covered that lesser known song of Cooper’s. I will have to check out more of Valery’s work.