Sister
F.J. McMahon Lyrics
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Livin’ without familyyy
It’s just me and my sisters
We gotta get with the flow of things
We are growin’ older but can’t get over
The fact we have our own ways of being
Our paths have separated a long time ago
But that doesn’t mean we won’t ride for each other
It’s my sisters’ I keep
Get wild when they cry
If you hurt one of mine, you will lie on your deathbed
I’ll lay you to rest, then
Protect all the rest from yours
I’ll go to war for my blood
I’ll give up more than I could
Afford to or should
I’ll shed an arm for this shit
Inflict harm on a bitch
That messes with my sisters
So don’t try no tricks
Or you might get picked up
And beaten to death, then left in a ditch
And if you fuck with the baby, it’ll probably be Marilyn who carries out the hit
We’re our sister’s keepers
We’re the ones who keep her safe
I’ll do the same for my older sister
If the call just needs to be made
We were made by each other, risen up to the top
The first-born protected us from the harm of our pops
She shielded us from the violence when he was beatin’ my mom
But we’re all scarred from it
Mellanie hates his guts
And Marilyn is on and off
With him and his shit
I just get pissed off when he acts like a kid
Like when he’s speedin’ on the highway, fuckin’ laughin’ and shit
I give him benefit of doubt
But sometimes I just wanna knock his ass out
Like when he asks for some money
But then he spends it on dumb things
Pay your bills, motherfucker!
Stop buyin’ the beer
That’s what got you here
You never learn now, do ya?
Look what you made
Your daughter is a better you
But no thanks to dude
She’s a givin’ kind of person
She shares her food
She thinks of everybody first
Jot a note or two
And if Mellanie doesn’t wanna go with you
That is fine with us ‘cause you’re bad on moods
And we’re our sister’s keepers
We’re the ones who keep her safe
I’ll do the same for my older sister
If the call just needs to be made
I’m my sisters’ keeper
The song "Sister" by F.J. McMahon is a comforting message to a sister who may be going through tough times in her life. The chorus repeats "Don't cry sister cry, everything will be just fine" and encourages her to hold on to hope that things will get better. The verses acknowledge the challenges of life, referencing "Old Man Trouble" who wants to bring misery and kick her down. But the singer offers reassurance that love may not come easy, but with a little effort, everything will be just fine.
The song can be interpreted as a message of comfort and support for someone going through hardship. The repeated chorus emphasizes the importance of not giving up and of having hope that things will improve. The verses provide a realistic acknowledgement of the challenges and struggles that can come in life, but ultimately the message is one of optimism and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright in the morning
Comforting his sister, telling her not to cry and assuring her things will look up tomorrow.
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Reassuring his sister for a second time that everything will work out in the end.
Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, I tell you no lie
Once again reassuring his sister that there's no need to cry and that things will definitely get better.
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it
Repeatedly begging his sister not to cry and to hold on a little longer.
When Old Man Trouble knocks on your door
If and when something goes wrong in your life
Don't give him no key, he just wants more
Old Man Trouble (troubles and difficulties) must be fought or refused to ensure they don't take over completely.
He'll turn your life to misery
If given the opportunity, things that make our lives difficult will eventually consume us completely and make us miserable.
Kick you down, just like me
Sharing a personal experience of being knocked down and feeling miserable.
Woke downhearted and you feel so bad
Feeling sad and hopeless about a situation in life.
Somebody wants something of nothing you had
Somebody desires something that belongs to and is important to you but without putting much effort into earning or deserving it.
Love don't come too easy, you see
Love and other good things in life don't come easy and often require a lot of patience and hard work.
A little bit of you and a little bit of me
Together we can make things work if we both put in the effort.
Everything'll be just fine
Reassuring his sister once more that everything will work itself out.
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it
Continuously reminding his sister not to cry and to be strong in the face of problems.
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Written by: Jeremy Barnes
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Sister brother come and hold my hand
Don’t let me walk away but help me stand
It must mean something you help a friend
Sister brother do you understand?
It's hard seeing farther than the time at hand
But can you see tomorrow in this land?
It won't be very nice to see if we can
Sister brother come and hold my hand
– guitar –
There will come a day not too long away when it'll be fine
To be anything you want to be and not have to find
Anytime will do for that day now to come true
Never been done before but it's not new
We all wish for peace and happy times
But how do you do it to make it rhyme?
Just one time I'd like to see everyone smile
I guess it won't happen, not for a while
@jowebb5919
This is one hell of a tune.
The riff is something else
@user-cl7cy3iu6i
Im drunk 2:12 am in Uruguay
@zvonimirmikic2932
A thing of beauty
@doctoralfred
This is a very cool track.
@kinglenny66
Quality version....respect
@donilagringaloca
Extraordinary- who's here from Away ?
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@ariskapas
just perfect !!!
@sentameier9795
Anyone else here because of the Netflix Series AWAY?
@cherylfain2583
Yes! Had to rewind to get the name of the song and the singer, but here I am!
@Cassiethetiktok
Yes