Sisters
Invisible Strings/John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band/John Lennon Lyrics


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-"Male chauvinist pig engineer, ha! Ha!"
-"right on, sister!"

We lost our green land, we lost our clean air,
We lost our true wisdom and we live in despair.

O sisters, o sisters, let's stand up right now,
it's never too late to start from the start.
O wisdom, o wisdom, that's what we ask for,
and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to ask.

Wisdom, o wisdom, that's what we ask for,
that's what we live for no-oo-ow.
Wisdom, o wisdom, that's what we ask for,
that's what we live for no-oo-ow.

O sisters, o sisters, let's wake up right now,
it's never too late to shout from our hearts.
O freedom, o freedom, that's what we fight for,
and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to fight.

Freedom, o freedom, that's what we ask for,
that's what we live for no-oo-ow.
O freedom, o freedom, that's what we ask for,
that's what we live for no-oo-ow.

O sisters, o sisters, let's give up no more,
it's never too late to build a new world.
O new world, o new world, that's what we live for,
and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to live.

New world, o new world, that's what we live for,
that's what we must now learn to build.
O new world, o new world, that's what we live for,
that's what we must now learn to build.

New world, o new world, that's what we live for,
that's what we must now learn to build.




O new world, o new world, that's what we live for,
that's what we must now learn to build.

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song "Sisters" by John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band addresses the current state of our planet. Lennon expresses that we have lost our green land, our clean air, and true wisdom. The second verse speaks directly to Lennon's sisters, encouraging them to stand up and start fresh. The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for wisdom and freedom in our lives. It is never too late to ask for these things and to fight for them.


The third verse is a call to action, imploring sisters to give up no more and build a new world. The repetition of "o new world" emphasizes the importance of this goal. The overall message of the song is one of empowerment and hope amidst the chaos of our world.


The interjection "Male chauvinist pig engineer, ha! Ha!" and the response "right on, sister!" show a playful and upbeat side to the song's serious subject matter. The use of the phrase "male chauvinist pig" was a popular feminist term in the 1970s and was used to describe men who held sexist beliefs and actions. By including this phrase in the song, Lennon demonstrates his support for the feminist movement and the fight for gender equality.


Line by Line Meaning

Male chauvinist pig engineer, ha! Ha!
Laughing at the hypocrisy of those who claim to be progressive but still hold onto patriarchal attitudes.


right on, sister!
Expressing agreement and support for the singer's message.


We lost our green land, we lost our clean air,
Acknowledging the environmental damage we have inflicted on the planet.


We lost our true wisdom and we live in despair.
Reflecting on how we have forsaken the insights and knowledge that can truly enrich our lives.


O sisters, o sisters, let's stand up right now,
Urging women to mobilize and take action in the face of injustice and oppression.


it's never too late to start from the start.
Encouraging listeners to embrace their agency and ability to effect change at any stage of life.


O wisdom, o wisdom, that's what we ask for,
Asserting that wisdom and knowledge are the keys to personal and societal progress.


and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to ask.
Emphasizing the importance of speaking up and pursuing knowledge proactively.


O sisters, o sisters, let's wake up right now,
Calling upon women to become more conscious of their situation and act accordingly.


it's never too late to shout from our hearts.
Asserting that there is always hope and opportunity for change while there is still passion and conviction.


O freedom, o freedom, that's what we fight for,
Asserting that freedom from oppression and discrimination is a fundamental human right worth fighting for.


and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to fight.
Insisting that we must actively challenge the status quo in order to secure our freedom and rights.


O sisters, o sisters, let's give up no more,
Encouraging women to persist in the struggle for equality and justice.


it's never too late to build a new world.
Reiterating that positive change is always possible if we are willing to work towards it.


O new world, o new world, that's what we live for,
Envisioning a world that is more just, equal, and sustainable, and recognizing that such a world is worth living and fighting for.


and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to live.
Stressing that we must learn to embrace life fully and work towards creating a better future for ourselves and others.


New world, o new world, that's what we must now learn to build.
Affirming that it is up to us to create the kind of world we want to live in, and that we must take active steps towards realizing that vision.


O new world, o new world, that's what we live for,
Reiterating the importance of striving towards a better world as a fundamental value and guiding principle.


that's what we must now learn to build.
Emphasizing the need for active effort and collaboration in order to create a world that is more just, equal, and sustainable.




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0000song0000

I love her so much!! =) Great song!!

oliver alzo

rock yoko rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

0000song0000

that bass line sounds pretty dominant! I wonder why Yoko hasnt release a DVD of her stuff... I mean, she puts herself aside to promote John's... I feel that if she doesnt present her work to wider audiences, people will still look at her just as "John Lennon's widow" when she's a great artist by her own

elescondrijo delostuertos

18-2-2018 : Happy Birthday, Yoko!!

Bestomusic85

I thought it was ok. Don't expect to get a grammy anytime soon.

Jetthead18

Happy 80TH ,Yoko

JJ

The best version?

倉地哲郎

この曲もブロックしないで下さい。

Carlos Arriola Isais

The song is good, but its melody reminds Lady Madonna too much!

Jek Sanantonio

Yoko can sing? Ha ha ha

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