Sister Love
Impressions Lyrics

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She hurts like the sting of a whip (my sister love)
Then thrills your heart with her sweet lip (my sister love)
She quickly fly away like a dove (my sister love)
These are the ways of the girl you love
These are the ways of sister love

And we all got to put up with her sometime
One and all got to put up with her sometime

There's never a moments rest (my sister love)
When your heart beats fast within your chest (my sister love)
Your mind begin thinking of (my sister love)
The things you will do for the girl you love
The things you will do for sister love

And we all got to put up with her sometime
One and alls got to put up and I don't mind

Let me ask you now
Who leaves your heart broke (sister love)
Has in love all kind of folk (sister love)
Who's got you holdin' hands (sister love)
What makes ya understand (sister love)

And we all got to put up with her sometime
One and alls got to put up and I don't mind

These are the ways of the girl you love
These are the ways of sister love

And we all got to put up with her sometime
One and alls got to put up with her sometime
And we all got to put up with her sometime

One and alls got to put up with her sometime
And we all got to put up

Overall Meaning

The song "Sister Love" by The Impressions is about the ups and downs of loving a woman. The lyrics use the metaphor of a sister to describe the unpredictable nature of love. The song starts off with the description of the woman's volatile behavior - hurting like a whip and then thrilling one's heart with her sweet lips. She quickly flies away like a dove, which suggests that she is unpredictable and may leave at any moment. The chorus repeats the phrase "These are the ways of the girl you love/ These are the ways of sister love" which emphasizes that the unpredictable nature of love is something that we just have to accept.

The song then goes on to describe the emotional roller coaster that comes with loving someone. The heart beats fast in the chest of the person who loves her and their mind begins thinking of all the things they'll do for her. The bridge then asks the listener who leaves their heart broken, who makes them understand, and who has them holding hands. The chorus repeats the idea that we all have to put up with the unpredictable nature of love, and the song ends with a final repetition of the phrase "And we all got to put up with her sometime."

Overall, "Sister Love" is a song about the highs and lows of loving someone. The lyrics use the metaphor of a sister, but the message can be applied to any kind of love. It emphasizes the idea that love is unpredictable and can be difficult to deal with, but it is something that we all have to go through at some point in our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

She hurts like the sting of a whip (my sister love)
My sister love can be painful and harsh like the sting of a whip.

Then thrills your heart with her sweet lip (my sister love)
But my sister love can also be exciting and invigorating, leaving you with a rush of emotions.

She quickly fly away like a dove (my sister love)
My sister love can be transient and fleeting like a dove that flies away quickly.

These are the ways of the girl you love These are the ways of sister love
These ups and downs are characteristic of any kind of love, including a sister's love.

And we all got to put up with her sometime One and all got to put up with her sometime
Regardless of the challenges or rewards, we all have to deal with love and its intricacies at some point in our lives.

There's never a moments rest (my sister love)
With my sister love, there's seldom a quiet or calm moment where your heart isn't racing.

When your heart beats fast within your chest (my sister love)
My sister love can elicit strong emotions and physical sensations that make your heart race.

Your mind begin thinking of (my sister love)
Your mind becomes consumed with thoughts of my sister love and all that comes with it.

The things you will do for the girl you love The things you will do for sister love
Love can motivate us to do things we never thought possible, whether it's for a significant other or a sister.

Let me ask you now Who leaves your heart broke (sister love)
Love can also bring pain and heartbreak, including sister love.

Has in love all kind of folk (sister love)
Love affects all kinds of people, including sisters.

Who's got you holdin' hands (sister love)
My sister love can bring feelings of intimacy and closeness, even holding hands.

What makes ya understand (sister love)
Love has a way of bringing people closer and fostering understanding, even in a sisterly relationship.

Contributed by Xavier R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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