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 Little Sister
Gerard McMann Lyrics
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Behind those eyes
Black house will rock
Blind boys don't lie
Immortal fear
That voice so clear
Through broken walls
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)
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, 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-la
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...
The lyrics to Gerard McMann's song Cry Little Sister are incredibly haunting and seem to be about someone who is both terrified and entranced by another person or something else that is unknown. It's as if the singer is being drawn into darkness against their will, but can't resist the pull of whatever is calling them.
The opening lines "Last fire will rise, behind those eyes, black house will rock, blind boys don't lie" set an eerie tone, with the imagery of a fire rising and the suggestion that there is something sinister lurking behind someone's eyes. The line "blind boys don't lie" may be a reference to the idea that children are often more perceptive than adults when it comes to supernatural or mystical happenings.
The chorus appears to be a plea for protection, with the singer begging "little sister" to come to her brother so that he can keep her safe. The use of religious language (Thou shall not fall/die/fear/kill) adds to the sense of anxiety and urgency in the song.
Overall, Cry Little Sister is a song that seems to be about the fear of the unknown and the struggle to resist temptation and darkness. The repeated plea for protection from a sibling figure suggests a desire for safety and the need to stay grounded in the face of danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Last fire will rise
There will be one final uprising
Behind those eyes
There is something hidden or secret within the person's thoughts or emotions
Black house will rock
A dark and eerie place will tremble or shake with some form of energy
Blind boys don't lie
Those who cannot see or are naive cannot deceive, they are honest
Immortal fear
A terror that will never die
That voice so clear
A distinct sound, possibly echoing or resonating
Through broken walls
Something passes through a damaged barrier or obstacle
That scream I hear
Someone is yelling or crying out loudly
Cry, little sister (Thou shall not fall)
The singer wants to comfort and protect the listener who is younger or less experienced, promising that they will not fail or give up
Come, come to your brother (Thou shall not die)
The singer wants the listener to seek refuge and safety under their guidance, promising that they will not be harmed or killed
Unchain me sister (Thou shall not fear)
The singer asks the listener to help them break free from something that is causing them unease or anxiety, and that they should not be afraid of doing so
Love is with your brother (Thou shall not kill)
The singer assures the listener that they are there to offer love and support, and that they would never harm them or cause any harm to others in their presence
Blue masquerade
A fake or deceitful appearance that is blue, possibly symbolizing sadness or depression
Strangers look on
Unknown people are watching or observing
When will they learn
A rhetorical question asking when others will gain knowledge or understanding
This loneliness?
Asking if the feeling of isolation will ever dissipate
Temptation heat
A strong desire or alluring situation that is intense and possibly dangerous
Beats like a drum
Rhythmic and pulsating, similar to the sound of a percussion instrument
Deep in your veins
A sensation or urge that is deeply rooted or ingrained
I will not lie to little sister (Thou shall not fall)
The singer vows to be honest and truthful with the listener, and that they will not fail or give up
My Shangri-la
A reference to paradise or a place of peace and happiness
I can't forget
The singer cannot erase something from their memory or thoughts
Why you were mine
Unclear, but possibly a regret or longing for a lost relationship or connection
I need you now
The singer is currently in a state of desperation or longing for the listener's presence or company
Cry...
An incomplete thought or unfinished sentence, possibly implying that there is more to come or leaving the interpretation up to the listener
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.