You Only Want Me 'Cause You Want My Sister
Evelyn Evelyn Lyrics
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In your '69 Impala, you shook hands with my father
And we stopped off at the drug store by the drive-in
For some Trojans and a six-pack, but still your eyes
Kept wandering back to her
It's always her
So let's get one thing straightened out here, sir
If you think you're seeing double, let me save you some trouble
This ain't no two-for-one bargain here mister
'Cause I'm much more than just my side
Had enough of two-timing guys who only want me
'Cause they want my sister
My eyes are just as blue as her's
My hair is just as fine, and that tattoo on her lower back's
Exactly just like mine
But if you look beneath the surface
We're as different as can be
'Cause there's just one heart that beats for you and
That heart belongs to me and not to her
It's always her
So let's get one thing straight if I'm your girl
[Chorus]
Hoo-ooh
And if tomorrow you should die my sister would not bat an eye
She doesn't even know your name
She's going with some other guy
As long as she is still around I'll always have a trace of doubt
I need to know your love is real, but how?
We're all dressed up, the flowers sure are pretty
Mother pays her last respects I look around, no one suspects that it was me
I put some Drain-O in her coffee
Now that she is underground I'll know that you're not hanging
'Round for her, not for her
Now I know your love is true for sure
[Chorus]
It pains my heart to think of her a rotting
Stinking, maggot-infested, bloated and pus-oozing corpse that I leave her
You can't imagine just how much I miss her
But now I know you want me, not my sister
The lyrics of Evelyn Evelyn's song "You Only Want Me 'Cause You Want My Sister" tell the story of a woman who is frustrated with a man's obsession with her sister. She speaks directly to the man, reminding him that she is an individual with her own qualities that are different from her sister's, and that he should not try to compare or use her to get to her sister. She mourns the fact that she is always second to her sister in his eyes, but ultimately becomes desperate enough to take drastic action in order to prove his love for her - she poisons her sister with Drain-O, so that the man will know that he is not with her just because of her sister.
The song is a commentary on the negative effects of comparison and competition among siblings. It highlights the unique qualities of each person and emphasizes that they should be appreciated for who they are, rather than for how they compare to someone else. The extreme lengths that the singer goes to prove a point show the desperation that can arise when someone feels overlooked or undervalued because of their relationship to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
You pulled up at the house at half past seven
You arrived at the front of the house at 7.30pm
In your '69 Impala, you shook hands with my father
You greeted my father by shaking hands as you drove your 1969 Chevrolet Impala
And we stopped off at the drug store by the drive-in
We made a quick stop at the pharmacy near the drive-in theater
For some Trojans and a six-pack, but still your eyes
We bought condoms and a six-pack, but you kept looking at another woman
Kept wandering back to her
You kept looking at the other woman
It's always her
You're always looking at the other woman
So let's get one thing straightened out here, sir
Let me make something very clear to you
If you think you're seeing double, let me save you some trouble
If you're confused by our similarities, let me clear it up for you
This ain't no two-for-one bargain here mister
We are not interchangeable or a package deal
'Cause I'm much more than just my side
I am an individual with my own worth and value
Had enough of two-timing guys who only want me
I'm tired of men who cheat on me or pursue me just for my appearance
'Cause they want my sister
Because they are actually interested in my sister
My eyes are just as blue as hers
My eyes are the same color as hers
My hair is just as fine, and that tattoo on her lower back's
My hair is the same texture and her tattoo on her lower back is also on me
Exactly just like mine
Identical to my tattoo, as well
But if you look beneath the surface
If you look beyond our appearances
We're as different as can be
We are completely different people
'Cause there's just one heart that beats for you and
There is only one person who loves you
That heart belongs to me and not to her
That person is me, not my sister
Hoo-ooh
Musical interlude
And if tomorrow you should die my sister would not bat an eye
If you were to die tomorrow, my sister would not be affected
She doesn't even know your name
My sister doesn't even know who you are
She's going with some other guy
My sister is already dating someone else
As long as she is still around I'll always have a trace of doubt
If my sister is still in the picture, I'll always wonder if you're interested in her
I need to know your love is real, but how?
I want to be sure that your love for me is genuine
We're all dressed up, the flowers sure are pretty
We are all dressed up for a formal occasion and the flowers are nice
Mother pays her last respects I look around, no one suspects that it was me
Our mother bids her final farewell, but no one knows that I secretly caused her death
I put some Drain-O in her coffee
I poisoned my sister with Drain-O in her coffee
Now that she is underground I'll know that you're not hanging
Now that my sister is dead and buried, I'll know that you're not interested in her
'Round for her, not for her
You're not here for her anymore
Now I know your love is true for sure
Now I am certain that you love me and not my deceased sister
It pains my heart to think of her a rotting
It hurts me to imagine my sister decomposing
Stinking, maggot-infested, bloated and pus-oozing corpse that I leave her
Her body is foul-smelling, full of maggots, swollen with fluids, and I am responsible for her state
You can't imagine just how much I miss her
You cannot comprehend how much I truly miss her
But now I know you want me, not my sister
I now understand that you love me and not my deceased sister
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Amanda Palmer, Jason Webley
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