Cry Little Sister
Gerard McGann 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...
The lyrics of Gerard McGann's Cry Little Sister tell a haunting and mysterious story. The first few lines speak of a last fire rising behind someone's eyes, potentially alluding to a supernatural transformation or possession. The mention of a black house rocking and blind boys not lying implies that something sinister is happening, and that the singer is in a vulnerable state. The line "immortal fear, that voice so clear" adds to the eeriness of the situation, suggesting perhaps that whoever is speaking is not human.
The chorus then addresses "little sister," who is instructed to come to her brother and not fall, die, fear or kill. The use of religious-like language in the instructions ("thou shall not...") adds to the sense of foreboding and heightened stakes. The second verse introduces a "blue masquerade" and "strangers" who look on, further contributing to the sense of alienation and isolation that is present throughout the song. The temptation heat in one's veins is also mentioned, possibly suggesting a struggle with addiction or desire. The final lines repeat the chorus instructions for little sister, with an added reference to "Shangri-Las" which could mean a place of peace or contentment.
Overall, Cry Little Sister is a captivating song that leaves many details up to interpretation. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a supernatural, mysterious situation where someone is in danger, and the singer is urging someone else to come to their aid.
Line by Line Meaning
A last fire will rise behind those eyes
Something intense and powerful is about to happen, visible in one's eyes
Black house will rock, blind boys don't lie
Injustice will crumble and truth will be revealed
Immortal fear, that voice so clear
A fear that can never be defeated, ringing out in a haunting voice
Through broken walls, that scream I hear
Even though it seems impossible to hear, someone is screaming through the destruction around them
Cry, little sister (Thou shall not fall)
A plea for someone vulnerable to stay strong and not give up
Come to your brother (Thou shall not die)
Seek comfort and protection from someone they trust
Unchain me, sister (Thou shall not fear)
A request to set them free from something holding them back and to not be afraid
Love is with your brother (Thou shall not kill)
Emphasizing that the love and support of a trusted sibling is more important than giving into violent impulses
Blue masquerade, strangers look on
Putting on a facade to hide true emotions while being scrutinized by unknown observers
When will they learn this loneliness?
Wondering when others will understand how it feels to be lonely and isolated
Temptation heat beats like a drum
The urge to give into temptation is strong and pulsing
Deep in your veins, I will not lie...
The temptation runs deeply and is hard to resist
My Shangri-Las
Referring to a place or state of mind that is utopian and perfect
I can't forget
Unable to escape the memory of something significant
Why you were mine
Reflecting on why something or someone was once important
I need you now
Feeling a strong desire for something or someone currently absent from their life
Cry... little sister (Thou shall not fall)
Repeating the plea to stay strong and not give up
Thou shall not die
Reassurance that they will not be harmed
Thou shall not fear (Unchain me sister)
Encouragement to let go of fear and be set free
Thou shall not kill...
Stressing the importance of not giving into violent impulses
Contributed by Levi T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Linearaxel
<< Stupid Pietro is stupid. This was a really sweet video. =D It was kinda heartwarming, even though the asylum flashes will haunt my nightmares for weeks. T'was amazing. <33
blueberry657
what movie is this from? please reply!
Kari Moon
It's a mix of films some is from Buffy the Vampire Slayer the rest I don't know. Sorry I can't be more helpful.