Country Girl Crystal is the down-to-earth member of the group, while Boho Girl Jess is Girl Authority's free-spirited sprite. Party Girl Kate is fun-loving and energetic, while Rock-n-Roll Girl Tarr is spunky and feisty. Urban Girl Gina is sassy and independent; Fashion Girl Alex is crazy about clothes; and Preppy Girl Zoe is a cute schoolgirl and the "little sis" of the group. Rounding out Girl Authority are All-Star Girl Jacqueline, the sweet- natured, encouraging team player of the group; and Glamour Girl Carly, elegant and refined.
We Are Family
Girl Authority Lyrics
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We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up ev'rybody and sing
Ev'ryone can see we're together
As we walk on by
I won't tell no lie
(All!) all of the people around us they say
Can they be that close
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a family dose
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of the world's delights
(High!) high hopes we have for the future
And our goal's in sight
(We!) no we don't get depressed
Here's what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong
This is our family jewel
(Repeat Chorus To Fade)
The lyrics to Girl Authority's song "We Are Family" celebrate the bond between sisters and the idea of being part of a big, supportive family. The chorus repeats the phrase "We are family, I got all my sisters with me" to emphasize the power of sisterhood and the notion that no one is alone when they have a family to turn to. The verses talk about the joy of having a close-knit family that is always there for each other, even in tough times. The song encourages everyone to sing and celebrate the power of family, insisting that it's important to maintain a positive outlook and have faith in oneself to succeed.
The concept of "We Are Family" as a song has become something of an anthem of the feminist and civil rights movements, as it is seen as a celebration of community, acceptance, and diversity. Interestingly, the song was not originally written as a feminist or activist anthem; it was written in 1979 by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers of the band Chic. The original meaning of the song was centered on the idea of disco and club culture providing a sense of family and belonging to those who might not feel accepted in mainstream society.
The song has since been covered by many artists and used in a variety of contexts, including as the theme song for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team and as a staple of gay pride celebrations. Its simple, catchy melody and uplifting lyrics continue to resonate with people across generations, cultures, and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
We are family
We are a close-knit group of individuals who support and care for each other.
I got all my sisters with me
I have my female siblings by my side and we're united.
Get up ev'rybody and sing
Let's celebrate our unity and sing in joy.
Ev'ryone can see we're together
Everyone can see that we are united and connected.
As we walk on by
As we go about our daily lives.
(Fly!) and we fly just like birds of a feather
We move together in harmony, just like birds of the same species who fly together.
I won't tell no lie
I'm not going to lie about our strong bond.
(All!) all of the people around us they say
Everyone around us can see our closeness.
Can they be that close
Some people may be surprised by how close we are.
Just let me state for the record
Let me make it clear and official.
We're giving love in a family dose
We show each other love and support on a regular basis.
Living life is fun and we've just begun
We enjoy life and are excited for what's to come.
To get our share of the world's delights
To experience all the wonderful things the world has to offer.
(High!) high hopes we have for the future
We have high expectations and dreams for our future together.
And our goal's in sight
We are focused on achieving our goals.
(We!) no we don't get depressed
We don't let setbacks or obstacles bring us down.
Here's what we call our golden rule
Our guiding principle is to have faith in ourselves and our actions.
Have faith in you and the things you do
Believe in yourself and your abilities.
You won't go wrong
If you follow this principle, you will succeed.
This is our family jewel
Our unity and love for each other are the most precious things to us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NILE RODGERS, BERNARD EDWARDS
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