Sister
Bros Lyrics


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Alone is now then was together
I have only memories that make me feel better
Time alone is my only drug
I'll never forget my sister

She was torn between two worlds
Of a city and a suburb
Where her shouts of anger
And frustration ever heard but she [unverified]

Didn't get out in time, no
She didn't, no she didn't get out in time
Was the future blind?
Sister, oh sister, you're on our minds

A city girl, a future to find
Frozen footsteps so cold back in time
A big mistake, a wrong move
The Lord moves in mysterious ways

She was torn between two worlds
Of a city and a suburb
Where her shouts of anger
And frustration ever heard but she [unverified]

Didn't get out in time, no
She didn't, no she didn't get out in time




Was the future blind?
Sister, oh sister you're on our minds

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bros's song 'Sister' tell a poignant story of a sister who was torn between two worlds: the city and the suburbs. The singer is left with nothing but memories of his beloved sister who was unable to escape the harsh realities of her surroundings. The opening lines emphasize the profound sense of loss, as the singer reflects that being alone now (without his sister) is much different than when they were together.


The lyrics paint a picture of a young woman who was struggling to find her place in the world. She was torn between a city lifestyle and the more peaceful suburbs. The chorus implies that her inability to reconcile these differences may have contributed to her downfall. The singer laments that his sister didn't get out in time and that her future may have been blind. However, the final line suggests that she is still in their thoughts and has not been forgotten.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of sadness and regret, but also the importance of remembering loved ones who have passed. It’s a touching tribute to a sister who held a special place in the singer’s heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Alone is now then was together
We used to be together, but now I am alone and rely on memories to feel better.


I have only memories that make me feel better
Only my memories of my sister make me feel better, now that she's gone.


Time alone is my only drug
Time is the only way I can come to terms with my sister's death.


I'll never forget my sister
My sister will always be in my thoughts.


She was torn between two worlds
My sister was conflicted between the two different places she called home.


Of a city and a suburb
The two places my sister struggled between were a city and a suburb.


Where her shouts of anger
My sister was frustrated and upset at times.


And frustration ever heard but she [unverified]
But I'm not sure if anyone truly heard her cries for help.


Didn't get out in time, no
Unfortunately, my sister did not make it out in time.


She didn't, no she didn't get out in time
No matter how hard we wanted her to be free, my sister was not able to escape her struggles.


Was the future blind?
Did my sister not see what was best for her future, or was she unable to change it?


Sister, oh sister, you're on our minds
My sister is always in our thoughts, even though she's no longer with us.


A city girl, a future to find
My sister was a young woman with potential, living in a bustling city.


Frozen footsteps so cold back in time
But now it seems like she was lost to us long ago.


A big mistake, a wrong move
Perhaps the smallest decision led to my sister's untimely end.


The Lord moves in mysterious ways
Sometimes, it feels like there is a higher power that we can't comprehend, which decides how life unfolds.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICKY GRAHAM, LUKE DAMON GOSS, MATTHEW WESTON GOSS

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@BookieKillah

Right at the end when Matt 'screams' out his grief at such a terrible loss, still wells me up to this day - who else is watching this vid 2022?

@BookieKillah

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@sootyyidette5557

This song still moves me to tears even after all these years

@coastisclear25

Definitely mextoo

@jaylevonian6177

I am so crazy about this song, sung with such passion gives me goose bumps those last few words. I liked pretty much all of their songs and was an avid follower. I just saw them at the o2 sunday- Blimin amazing experience, going back to our teenager years, reliving our childhood in carefree, simpler times. Bros fans are such a happy loving family.

@yaiza81

Dios, muchos recuerdos de mi niñez buena música ❤️ triste historia de esta canción

@warrioral

Never was a Bros fan or close  to one BUT… this one is so from the heart. What is there to dislike?

@aprilraya7538

my dad met them four times

@nykhlfc6times632

I am the same, never liked their other stuff, but at the time in my life when this was released, it really resonated. I just understood the feeling of loss, and how powerless the boys felt.

@ILMBogoss

2024 ❤

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