sister
Binoculers Lyrics

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You're not behind
And you keep up with the time
Give up on speed
Dwell on your needs
And if you're terribly tired
Inside your capsule of silence
Sleep tight
I woke you up

When you were dead to the world outside your cave
You left that way
I'm far away from your travels
I stay away from your gravel road
On you walk
Flashed by lights in the dark
Your hands are cold
Let someone hold them

And if you're ever in trouble
I will be there to hover over you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Binoculers' song "Sister" seem to speak about the relationship of two siblings, one of whom is shown as a mature, responsible and level-headed individual while the other is depicted as somewhat of a wanderer who might be going through some tough times. The first few lines seem to reassure the second sibling that although they might not be as "ahead" in life as their sibling, they are not "behind" and are still keeping up with the times. The lyrics highlight the importance of prioritizing oneself and not being too caught up in the chaos of everyday life, taking rest when needed and self-care.

The next few lines suggest that the other sibling has perhaps been through a tough phase and was not aware of their surroundings, encapsulated by silence so to speak. The first sibling seems to have woken them up from this phase and helped them face the world outside, despite it being a difficult journey. The line “I'm far away from your travels, I stay away from your gravel road” could mean that the first sibling has had their own set of troubles to navigate through, but they have chosen not to interfere in the other sibling’s problems, allowing them to walk their own path. The song culminates with a promise from the first sibling to be there for the other in times of trouble.

Line by Line Meaning

You're not behind
You're not lagging behind in life with respect to others

And you keep up with the time
You are up-to-date and in sync with the changing times

Give up on speed
Stop rushing and racing ahead in life

Dwell on your needs
Focus on fulfilling your own personal requirements and concerns

And if you're terribly tired
If you're extremely exhausted and fatigued

Inside your capsule of silence
Retreat into a quiet and peaceful space

Sleep tight
Have a good and restful sleep

I woke you up
I awakened you from your slumber

When you were dead to the world outside your cave
When you were oblivious to your surroundings and living in your own world

You left that way
You maintained your disconnected state of mind

I'm far away from your travels
I'm distant from your journey or path in life