His seminal ode to nocturnal night "Cry Little Sister" (in which he wrote and performed the title track from Director Joel Schumacher's visionary movie 'The Lost Boys') still reigns as a perennial cult classic favorite. Recently the remix of "Cry Little Sister" topped the UK charts and is now a #1 CD in Germany.
The song "Half" from the G TOM MAC CD was featured in it's entirety for the closing montage of the 2005 season finale of the hit TV show 'Scrubs'.
His diversity in music and songwriting caught the ears of prominent artists. His songs have been recorded by such artists as KISS(Is That You); Ice Cube(Money Can't Buy The Love); Roger Daltrey (produced and wrote the album Rocks In The Head); Carly Simon(Give Me All Night); Phoebe Snow/Michael McDonald (Right To The End); and Vonda Shepard(Wake Up The House) and so many others.
Not to mention Hollywood's keen taste for his songs featured in films such as Chasing Amy; The Banger Sisters; The Players Club; The Lonely Guy; Fast Times At Ridgemont High; Grandview, U.S.A.; All The Right Moves; Born To Be Wild and Terminator 3. G' songs continue to be widely used in several TV series including Charmed; The Shield; Witchblade; Felicity; The West Wing; X Files and Dawsons Creek.
Cry%2C Little Sister
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, 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
Little sister - Thou shall not fall
Come, come to your brother - Thou shall not fly
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 fly
Unchain me, sister - Thou shall not fear
Love is with your brother - Thou shall not kill
The lyrics of Gerard McMann's "Cry Little Sister" from the movie "The Lost Boys" paint a haunting and dark picture through its symbolism and imagery. The opening lines, "A last fire will rise behind those eyes / Black house will rock, blind boys don't lie," suggest a sense of impending doom and a mysterious, eerie atmosphere. The mention of a "black house" and "blind boys" could allude to a hidden, sinister truth that is obscured from plain sight.
The repetition of the phrase "Thou shall not" throughout the song adds a sense of commandment and authority, almost akin to a religious or moral decree. It conveys a message of protection and guidance, urging the listener, perhaps the little sister mentioned in the lyrics, to resist temptation and danger. The singer, possibly a brother figure, is offering support and reassurance in the face of fear and uncertainty.
The references to a "Blue masquerade" and "strangers look on" evoke a sense of alienation and isolation. The singer questions when others will understand the deep loneliness that plagues them, highlighting a longing for connection and understanding amidst a world that seems indifferent or hostile. The imagery of temptation beating like a drum in one's veins suggests a struggle with inner desires and the conflict between what is right and what is enticing.
The mention of "Shangri-Las" as a personal sanctuary or cherished memory adds a layer of nostalgia and longing to the lyrics. The singer expresses a need and a yearning for the past, for something lost or unattainable. The repeated calls for the little sister to not fall, not fear, not fly, and not kill are a plea for her to hold on to love and hope despite the darkness surrounding them. Overall, the song conveys a sense of protection, guidance, and the enduring power of love in the face of adversity and danger.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Mainieri, Gerard McMahon
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