Sister Suffragette
Glynis Johns Lyrics
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And dauntless crusaders for woman's votes
Though we adore men individually
We agree that as a group they're rather stupid!
Cast off the shackles of yesterday!
Shoulder to shoulder into the fray!
Our daughters' daughters will adore us
"Well done, Sister Suffragette!"
From Kensington to Billingsgate
One hears the restless cries!
From ev'ry corner of the land:
"Womankind, arise!"
Political equality and equal rights with men!
Take heart! For Missus Pankhurst has been clapped in irons again!
No more the meek and mild subservients we!
We're fighting for our rights, militantly!
Never you fear!
So, cast off the shackles of yesterday!
Shoulder to shoulder into the fray!
Our daughters' daughters will adore us
And they'll sing in grateful chorus
"Well done! Well done!
Well done Sister Suffragette!"
The song "Sister Suffragette", performed by Glynis Johns, is an empowering and rousing message about women fighting for their right to vote. The lyrics highlight the determination and bravery of these women, referring to them as "soldiers in petticoats" and "dauntless crusaders". Despite their love for men individually, the song suggests that as a group, they are rather foolish, commenting on the patriarchal and sexist attitudes of the time.
The song encourages women to cast off the shackles of the past and fight for their rights, specifically mentioning the political equality and equal rights they desire. It references the activist Emmeline Pankhurst, who was often arrested for her efforts to bring attention to women's suffrage. The lyrics urge women to never meekly and submissively accept their place in society and instead fight for their rights militantly.
Overall, "Sister Suffragette" is a bold and inspiring anthem for women's rights and shows that women have always had the power to effect change in the world, even during a time when their voices and opinions were not taken seriously.
Line by Line Meaning
We're clearly soldiers in petticoats
We are female warriors dressed in skirts
And dauntless crusaders for woman's votes
We are brave fighters for women's right to vote
Though we adore men individually
Although we love individual men in our lives
We agree that as a group they're rather stupid!
We believe that as a whole, men are quite unintelligent
Cast off the shackles of yesterday!
Get rid of the past constraints and limitations
Shoulder to shoulder into the fray!
Move together to fight in the battle
Our daughters' daughters will adore us
Future generations of women will respect us
And they'll sing in grateful chorus
They will voice their appreciation together
"Well done, Sister Suffragette!"
They will praise us by name
From Kensington to Billingsgate
From one end of London to the other
One hears the restless cries!
People can hear the cries of the protesters
From ev'ry corner of the land: "Womankind, arise!"
All women are called to unite and fight for their rights
Political equality and equal rights with men!
We demand equal treatment in politics and other areas as men
Take heart! For Missus Pankhurst has been clapped in irons again!
We must continue to fight even though our leader has been arrested
No more the meek and mild subservients we!
We refuse to be submissive any longer
We're fighting for our rights, militantly!
We are battling aggressively for our rightful place
Never you fear!
Do not be afraid
So, cast off the shackles of yesterday!
Remove the constraints of the past
Shoulder to shoulder into the fray!
Unite together to fight for our cause
Our daughters' daughters will adore us
Our future generations will respect and be grateful to us
And they'll sing in grateful chorus
They will celebrate and praise us together
"Well done! Well done!
Well done Sister Suffragette!"
They will loudly applaud and cheer for us
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
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