Cry Little Sister
G Tom Mac aka Gerard McMann 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 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...
... To little sister (Thou shall not fall)
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)
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)
Cry... Little sister (Thou shall not fall)
Thou shall not die
Thou shall not fear (Unchain me sister)
Thou shall not kill...
"Cry Little Sister" by G Tom Mac is a song that appears on the soundtrack of the 1987 horror movie "The Lost Boys." The song is about a mysterious, darker force calling out to someone who is in distress. The lyrics suggest that the singer is a sort of mentor or older brother figure, offering comfort and guidance to a younger sister who is struggling to resist the temptation of an unknown, sinister entity.
The opening lines suggest that the "last fire" is rising within the entity's "eyes," signaling that something ominous is about to happen. The "black house" that "rocks" and the "blind boys" who "don't lie" both suggest a sense of foreboding and danger.
As the song progresses, the singer entreats the "little sister" to resist temptation and turn to him for comfort and protection. The repeated refrain of "Thou shall not fall," "Thou shall not die," "Thou shall not fear," and "Thou shall not kill" underscores the importance of staying strong and not giving in to temptation.
The imagery of the "blue masquerade" and the "temptation heat" both suggest a seductive, alluring force that is difficult to resist. However, the singer's reassurance that "love is with your brother" suggests that there is hope and that the little sister can find safety and comfort in his care.
Overall, "Cry Little Sister" is a haunting and powerful song that captures the sense of danger and darkness that pervades the film it is associated with.
Line by Line Meaning
A last fire will rise behind those eyes
The singer senses a fierce passion and intensity in someone's gaze.
Black house will rock, blind boys don't lie
Something explosive is about to happen in a place where secrets are kept and honesty is rare.
Immortal fear, that voice so clear
The fear the singer feels is ancient and unshakeable; a voice echoes through the ages warning them of danger.
Through broken walls, that scream I hear
The artist hears a distressing cry coming from somewhere remote and inaccessible.
Cry, little sister (Thou shall not fall)
The artist urges their younger sibling to not give in to temptation and danger.
Come to your brother (Thou shall not die)
The singer has the listener's safety in mind and wants to protect them from harm.
Unchain me, sister (Thou shall not fear)
The singer wants their sibling to release them from bondage so they can help them overcome their fear.
Love is with your brother (Thou shall not kill)
The artist believes that love is the key to preventing violence and maintaining harmony between siblings.
Blue masquerade, strangers look on
The artist is describing a lonely and detached social gathering where no one really knows each other.
When will they learn this loneliness?
The artist is frustrated that people aren't doing more to overcome their social isolation and form deeper connections with one another.
Temptation heat beats like a drum
The singer is feeling the pull of temptation like the pounding rhythm of a drum.
Deep in your veins, I will not lie...
The artist expresses that their feelings are real and intense, and they won't deceive their sibling about the danger they're facing.
My Shangri-Las
The singer is reminiscing about a place or time where things seemed idyllic and they were happy.
I can't forget
The singer is grappling with deep feelings of nostalgia and longing for something lost.
Why you were mine
The singer is wondering why they let go of something of great value to them.
I need you now
The artist is expressing how important their sibling is to them and how much they need their help in this moment.
Cry... Little sister (Thou shall not fall)
The artist repeats the earlier refrain, emphasizing the importance of resisting temptation and staying safe.
Thou shall not die
The singer promises their sibling that they will do everything in their power to keep them safe.
Thou shall not fear (Unchain me sister)
The singer pleads with their sibling to release them from bondage and trust them to help them overcome their fear.
Thou shall not kill...
The artist repeats the earlier refrain about how love is the key to preventing violence between siblings.
Writer(s): Mike Mainieri, Gerard Mcmahon
Contributed by Julian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jay Jay
That sobering moment when you realise that your parents grew up in a superior time and were cooler than you
RedLeader
What do you mean? You have Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande
Frederick Cooper
lol
Dan T
Lol
Shane
Love it mate
Matt Jackson
@Calypso 15 when it was released, but probably 14 during filming.
Michele Goodsell
R.I.P Corey Haim. Forever in our hearts.
AG Ri
Canadian Actor RIP!
Mucy
Amen to that from England 👍🏻❤️
Mario Iacolucci
He was the best