Bette Midler (December 1, 1945) is an American singer, actress, and comedia… Read Full Bio ↴Bette Midler (December 1, 1945) is an American singer, actress, and comedian, also known to her fans and especially in gay culture, as The Divine Miss M. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Jewish parents from New Jersey, and raised there. Midler relocated to New York City to pursue acting on stage, and in 1970 she began singing at the Continental Baths, a gay bathhouse in the city, where she became close to her piano accompanist, Barry Manilow, who produced her first major album, The Divine Miss M in 1973. She is named after the actress Bette Davis although Davis pronounced her name in two syllables, and Midler uses one.

During her career, she has won four Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, three Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards. She performed a new concert show, The Showgirl Must Go On, live five nights a week at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 2011 (together with Cher and Elton John).

Sisters
Bette Midler Lyrics

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Sisters sisters
There were never such devoted sisters
Never had to a chaperon
No sir
I'm here to keep my eye on her
Caring sharing every little thing that we are wearing
When a certain gentle man arrived from Rome
She wore the dress and I stayed home

All kinds of weather we stick together
The same in the rain or sun
Two different faces but in tight places
We think and we act as one uh huh
Those who've seen us know that not a thing can come between us
Many men have tried to split us up but no one can
Lord help the mister that come between me and my sister
And Lord help the sister that come between me and my man

All kinds of weather we stick together
The same in the rain or sun
Two different faces but in tight places
We think and we act as one uh huh
Those who've seen us no that not a thing can come between us
Many men have tried to split is up but no one can
Lord help the mister that comes between me and my siter
And lord help the sister that comes between me and my man

Sisters sisters sisters sisters

Overall Meaning

The song “Sisters” by Bette Midler is a celebration of the bond between sisters. The lyrics begin by emphasizing the devotion that exists between sisters, suggesting that they don’t require a chaperon because they look out for each other. Even when a man arrives from Rome, one sister stays home while the other wears the dress, highlighting the closeness and unselfishness that exists between the two. The rest of the song continues with this theme, emphasizing the idea that sisters are there for each other no matter what.

The lyrics also convey a warning to anyone who might come between the two sisters. They suggest that many men have tried and failed to break their bond, highlighting the strength of their relationship. This warning is repeated twice in the song, emphasizing the idea that nothing can break the bond between sisters.

Overall, “Sisters” is a song that celebrates the unique bond between sisters, emphasizing the loyalty and devotion that exists between them. It suggests that this bond is unbreakable and warns against anyone who might try to interfere with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Sisters sisters
Bette Midler sings a cheery, repeating intro about the special bond of sisterhood between her and her companion (who she addresses in the next line)

There were never such devoted sisters
She claims confidently and happily that there has never been a pair of sisters as committed to each other as she and her friend have been

Never had to a chaperon
Throughout their time together, they never needed a guardian or overseer watching their every move

No sir
She emphasizes this point with a playful, firm nod to a hypothetical person who might suspect otherwise

I'm here to keep my eye on her
She explains that she willingly takes on a protective role for her sister, watching out for her and making sure she's safe

Caring sharing every little thing that we are wearing
They share a close bond, illustrated by their willingness to confide in each other about their wardrobe choices and daily details

When a certain gentle man arrived from Rome
A romantic interest enters the picture and shakes things up

She wore the dress and I stayed home
The two sisters had their eyes on the same man and had to make a choice. The artist opted to stay behind, accepting that her sister would seize the opportunity to impress this gentleman in a particular dress

All kinds of weather we stick together
Through thick and thin, they remain unconditionally devoted to each other

The same in the rain or sun
They maintain this level of devotion despite any external circumstances or changes in mood

Two different faces but in tight places
Despite their physical differences, they work together perfectly when faced with difficult situations

We think and we act as one uh huh
They have an unspoken understanding between them and seem to be able to read each other's intentions without needing to explain

Those who've seen us know that not a thing can come between us
The strength of their relationship is so evident to those who witness it that no one challenges it

Many men have tried to split us up but no one can
Romantic interests and outsiders have attempted to insert themselves into their bond before, but they have never succeeded

Lord help the mister that come between me and my sister
This line serves as a warning to any man foolish enough to try to break these sisters apart

And Lord help the sister that come between me and my man
Similarly, the artist promises to protect her relationship with her man from any female rivals who might try to intervene

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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