Sisters
Eurythmics & Aretha Franklin Lyrics

Now there was a time when they used to say
There used to be a belief that a great man was always accompanied by a great woman.

That behind every - great man.
It was believed that a woman was always behind a great man.

There had to be a - great woman.
It was believed that a great woman was the reason behind the success of a great man.

But in these times of change you know
In modern times, things are different.

That it's no longer true.
The belief that a great man always had a great woman behind him is outdated.

So we're comin' out of the kitchen
We, as women, are leaving behind our assigned roles and stepping out into the world.

'Cause there's somethin' we forgot to say to you (we say)
We have something important to say that was previously not heard.

Sisters are doin' it for themselves.
Women are achieving great things and succeeding on their own merits.

Standin' on their own two feet.
Women are independent and self-sufficient in their accomplishments.

And ringin' on their own bells.
Women are proudly announcing and celebrating their accomplishments.

Now this is a song to celebrate
This song is a tribute to the achievements of women.

The conscious liberation of the female state!
Women have become aware of their capabilities and are breaking free from oppressive stereotypes.

Mothers, daughters and their daughters too.
This liberation spans generations of women.

Woman to woman
Women are united in their successes, and they support each other.

We're singin' with you.
We celebrate together in praise of women's accomplishments.

The inferior sex got a new exterior
Women are no longer viewed as inferior because they are succeeding and fulfilling roles traditionally reserved for men.

We got doctors, lawyers, politicians too.
Women are present and successful in all aspects of society.

Everybody, take a look around.
People should recognize and appreciate the contributions of women in society.

Can you see, can you see, can you see
Pay attention! Women's contributions are worth seeing.

There's a woman right next to you.
Women are everywhere and achieving great things.

Now we ain't makin' stories
We are not exaggerating or making up stories.

And we ain't layin' plans
We are not conspiring or plotting for any specific purpose.

'cause a man still loves a woman
Despite these changes, romantic relationships still exist and are valued between men and women.

And a woman still loves a man
Despite the achievements of women, love and relationships between genders remain important and unchanged.

(just a same though)
However, it is worth noting that men and women are now on more equal footing and have more freedom and opportunities to pursue their passions and relationships.