The name of the band derives from the Abbey in Purfleet purchased by Count Dracula in the Bram Stoker novel Dracula.
Carfax Abbey takes listeners down a road reminiscent of Bauhaus,Sisters of Mercy, KMFDM, Gary Numan and Trent Reznor with a cutting edge live performance best described as an intense audio-visual assault.
Cry Little Sister
Carfax Abbey Lyrics
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Black house will rock, blind boys don't lie
Immortal fear, that voice so clear
Through broken walls, that scream I hear
Cry, little sister - Thou shall not fall
Come, come to your brother - Thou shall not die
Unchain me, sister - Thou shall not fear
Blue masquerade, strangers look on
When will they learn this loneliness?
Temptation heat beats like a drum
Deep in your veins, I will not lie
Little sister - Thou shall not fall
Come, come to your brother - Thou shall not die
Unchain me, sister - Thou shall not fear
Love is with your brother - Thou shall not kill
My Shangri-Las
I can't forget
Why you were mine
I need you now
Cry, little sister - Thou shall not fall
Come, come to your brother - Thou shall not die
Unchain me, sister - Thou shall not fear
Love is with your brother - Thou shall not kill
The song "Cry Little Sister" by Carfax Abbey is believed to be an interpretation of the relationship between two brothers, one of whom is a vampire. The lyrics suggest that the vampire is trying to stop his sibling from following in his path and to protect him from the danger and loneliness that comes with a life alone. The opening lines, "A last fire will rise behind those eyes; Black house will rock, blind boys don't lie," are seen as a reference to the final confrontation between the brothers, with the "fire" representing the intensity of their emotional struggle.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is speaking to someone he views as a sister, urging her not to fall into the same despair and danger as he and his brother. The lines "Cry, little sister - Thou shall not fall; Come, come to your brother - Thou shall not die; Unchain me, sister - Thou shall not fear; Love is with your brother - Thou shall not kill" indicate the singer's desire to protect the sister-figure and to prevent her from being pulled into the same darkness that he and his brother are trapped in.
Throughout the song, there are references to loneliness, isolation, and the desire for love and companionship. The lines "Blue masquerade, strangers look on; When will they learn this loneliness?; Temptation heat beats like a drum; Deep in your veins, I will not lie" suggest that the singer is struggling to come to terms with his own isolation and the desire to connect with others, while also recognizing the danger that comes with giving into his own temptation.
Overall, "Cry Little Sister" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to themes of loneliness, isolation, and the desire for love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
A last fire will rise behind those eyes
A final blaze of passion and intensity will be seen within the gaze of the subject
Black house will rock, blind boys don't lie
A dark and sinister place will shake, and even the unseeing cannot hide the truth
Immortal fear, that voice so clear
A terror that seems to never die, a voice that rings out with clarity
Through broken walls, that scream I hear
Amidst crumbling barriers, there is a deafening cry echoing through the air
Cry, little sister - Thou shall not fall
Express your emotions, dear sibling, but do not be defeated
Come, come to your brother - Thou shall not die
Seek support from your kin, for they will protect you from harm
Unchain me, sister - Thou shall not fear
Release the bonds that hold us back, and do not succumb to unease
Love is with your brother - Thou shall not kill
Remember that love is what binds us, and do not resort to violence
Blue masquerade, strangers look on
Amidst the guise of professionalism or politeness, outsiders observe without truly understanding
When will they learn this loneliness?
Why do they persist in ignoring the desolation and emptiness that surrounds us?
Temptation heat beats like a drum
The allure of desire throbs with the rhythm of percussion
Deep in your veins, I will not lie
Confessing a deep longing that cannot be denied nor illusory
My Shangri-Las
My ideal or paradise, where everything is perfect and beautiful
I can't forget
It is impossible for me to abandon nor disregard this memory or feeling
Why you were mine
The reason or cause for the subject's possession or attachment
I need you now
The current requirement or necessity to have the object of affection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Mainieri, Gerard McMahon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@axxwound1205
In my opinion this is by far the best cover. I love it. It's the only one that comes close to being as epic as the original.
@clareborror2230
+Axxwound Absolutely agree! Seasons After did a cover of this song and it just didn't pack the same punch as the original or even this version.
@GothicElf68
I think this is the best version of the song I have heard, including the original (original is second best,) My opinion, of course.
@skornd713
I was working in Hot Topic when this version got released on the Asleep By Dawn album and once I heard it playing I freaked the hell out from the first note. I totally agree that this is the best version. It's that heavier/metal touch that it has.
@vaultaholic
This version is great and seen carfax a few times their local to me
@shisedoll
Same here. I'm in love with this cover and the one from Marilyn Manson.
@Mcmacladdie
Since I saw the sequel, I've been watching a bunch of different videos for this song. This is easily one of the best covers of this song I've heard yet :)
@xxspottedhyenaxx8314
I've listened to this song now for five hours straight. My voice is hoarse from singing along, and yet...it's still not old yet.
Very well done cover.
@SmithyNightmare
This is by far, in my opinon, one of the best covers. I think I love this band now.
@rtodd84
I've seen this live like 5 times and chilled with this band every time, great dudes I miss them, sucks they never blew up