Nadia Mladjao, better known by her stage name Imany, is an Afro-soul singer… Read Full Bio ↴Nadia Mladjao, better known by her stage name Imany, is an Afro-soul singer. She was born in the French Comoros Islands in 1979. Her stage name Imany (Imani) means faith in Swahili.
As a youth, she was a successful athlete, doing high jump. Later she became a model for the Ford Models Europe agency. She went to the United States for seven years, before coming back to France, when she started her singing career. Currently, she lives between The States and France.

Hey Little Sister
Imany Lyrics

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Hey little sister, don't be scared to be yourself
It's the only thing you are
Or just about the only thing that you have

When comes hard times, know that
You're not the only one in pain
There's always more to life than just
What stand inside your heels
What stand inside your head
Inside of your heels
Inside of your head

Hey little sister, I don't mean to bring you down
You're lots of mistakes, but don't make it a habit
They say they are hard to break
Hey little sister, just make sure you watch your steps
It's a long way 'til the end
Oh just a long way 'til the end

When comes hard times, know that
You're not the only one in pain
There's always more to life than just
What stand inside your heels
What stand inside your head
Inside of your heels
Inside of your head

Hey little sister, don't you cry anymore
It's alright, it's alright, nothing is forever lost
Hey little sister, I know I'm not always around
So let me speak what on my mind

When comes hard times, know that
You're not the only one in pain
There's always more to life than just
What stand inside your heels
What stand inside your head

When comes hard times, know that
You're not the only one in pain
There's always more to life than just
What stand inside your heels
What stand inside your head
Inside of your heels
Inside of your head

And Inside of your heels
Inside of your head

Overall Meaning

The song "Hey Little Sister" by Imany is a beautiful and heartfelt message from an older sister or friend to a younger girl who seems to be struggling in life. The opening line, "Hey little sister, won't you come and sit down? I feel like talking, can you please spare me some time?" sets the tone of the song as a gentle and caring conversation. Throughout the lyrics, the singer advises the little sister to not let boys play with her soul and to be true to herself. The lyrics convey a message of hope and encouragement to the young girl, reminding her that hard times are not permanent and that there is always more to life than what's happening in the moment.

The chorus repeats the lines "When comes hard times, know that you're not the only one in pain" and "There's always more to life than just what's inside your head/heels". This repetition is powerful because it highlights the main message of the song and serves as a reminder to the listener.

Overall, "Hey Little Sister" is a beautiful and uplifting song about empowering and supporting young girls who may be struggling in life. It's a reminder that there's always more to life and that hard times don't last forever.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey little sister, won't you come and sit down?
Imany wants her little sister to sit down and have a talk with her.

I feel like talking, can you please spare me some time?
Imany wants her little sister's time as she wants to talk to her.

Hey little sister, I know I haven't been around
Imany acknowledges that she hasn't been around her little sister lately.

Let me say what on my mind
Imany wants to speak her mind to her little sister.

Hey little sister, don't let them boy play with your soul
Imany advises her little sister not to let boys manipulate her emotions.

You deserve the whole world and maybe a little more
Imany believes that her little sister deserves everything good in life.

Hey little sister, don't be scared to be yourself
Imany encourages her little sister to be her genuine self.

It's the only thing you are
Being oneself is the most essential thing.

Or just about the only thing that you have
Being oneself is important as it may be the only thing under control.

When comes hard times, know that
During tough times, it's important to know that

You're not the only one in pain
Others may also be going through difficult situations.

There's always more to life than just
Life has more to offer than just

What stands inside your heels
One's material possessions

What stands inside your head
One's thoughts and worries

Inside of your heels
Material possessions don't define one's life

Inside of your head
One's thoughts and worries don't define one's life

Hey little sister, I don't mean to bring you down
Imany doesn't intend to discourage her little sister.

You're lots of mistakes, but don't make it a habit
Although it's natural to make mistakes, one should strive not to make them a habit.

They say they are hard to break
Bad habits can be difficult to overcome.

Hey little sister, just make sure you watch your steps
Imany advises her little sister to be cautious.

It's a long way 'til the end
The journey of life is long.

Oh just a long way 'til the end
The journey of life is long and challenging.

Hey little sister, don't you cry anymore
Imany reassures her little sister that everything will be fine.

It's alright, it's alright, nothing is forever lost
Imany tells her little sister that nothing is permanently lost and everything will be fine.

Hey little sister, I know I'm not always around
Imany acknowledges that she's not always present for her little sister.

So let me speak what on my mind
Imany wants to express her thoughts to her little sister.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Nadia Mladjao

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@umutkeneshova702

4y↑26

Hey little sister, won't you come and sit down?
I feel like talking, can you please spare me some time?
Hey little sister, I know I haven't been around
Let me say what on my mind
I have to say what on my mind
Hey little sister, don't let them boy play with your soul
You deserve the whole world and maybe a little more
Hey little sister, don't be scared to be yourself
It's the only thing you are
Or just about the only thing that you have
When comes hard times, know that
You're not the only one in pain
There's always more to life than just
What stand inside your heels
What stand inside your head
Inside of your heels
Inside of your head
Hey little sister, I don't mean to bring you down
You're lots of mistakes, but don't make it a habit
They say they are hard to break
Hey little sister, just make sure you watch your steps
It's a long way 'til the end
Oh just a long way 'til the end
When comes hard times, know that
You're not the only one in pain
There's always more to life than just
What stand inside your heels
What stand inside your head
Inside of your heels
Inside of your head
Hey little sister, don't you cry anymore
It's alright, it's alright, nothing is forever lost
Hey little sister, I know I'm not always around
So let me speak what on my mind
When comes hard times, know that
You're not the only one in pain
There's always more to life than just
What stand inside your heels
What stand inside your head
When comes hard times, know that
You're not the only one in pain
There's always more to life than just
What stand inside your heels
What stand inside your head
Inside of your heels
Inside of your head
And Inside of your heels
Inside of your head

All comments from YouTube:

@dorseyblack9833

1y↑1

I love Imany's voice, and every song of hers that I've heard. She's been quickly filling up my playlist lately.

@adamcichocki7316

4y↑15

Bardzo lubię jej utwory i uspokajający głos💌

@michaelhalsall5684

2y↑3

I heard this song as recorded music at a restaurant and couldn't get this song out of my head! I'm enjoying going through Imany's songs now. Regards from Australia.