sister
Janileigh Cohen Lyrics


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Come on sister don't you cry,
We've all gotta' learn sometimes.

Come on sister don't you run,
We all wanna' fly too near to the sun.

Beauty comes and goes,
It's the heart that grows.
You ‘ve got to know,
I'm gonna' be around. Sister.

Come on mother where you gone?
You've been away for far too long.

Come on mother i can try,
For i was born, by your side.

Beauty comes and goes
It's the heart that grows
You've got to know,
I'm gonna' be around. Sister.

Though i roam far from home




You're on my mind all of the time.
Sister.

Overall Meaning

The song "Sister" by Janileigh Cohen is a heartwarming tribute to the bond between siblings, especially the bond between sisters. The lyrics are a reflection of the love and support that a sister can provide to another, even in difficult times. The first verse of the song says "Come on sister don't you cry, We've all gotta' learn sometimes. Come on sister don't you run, We all wanna' fly too near to the sun." This verse shows how the sister is reassuring her sibling, telling her not to be afraid of making mistakes and taking risks. It's a message of encouragement, telling her to keep moving forward and not to give up.


The second verse is addressed to their mother, who has been away for a long time. The singer says "Come on mother where you gone? You've been away for far too long. Come on mother i can try, For i was born, by your side." This verse reflects how the siblings, despite the absence of their mother, have each other for support. The third verse says "Though i roam far from home, You're on my mind all of the time. Sister." This verse shows that even when she's away from home, her sister is always on her mind and in her heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on sister don't you cry, We've all gotta' learn sometimes.
Encouraging sister to stop crying and acknowledge that everyone has to learn at some point.


Come on sister don't you run, We all wanna' fly too near to the sun.
Encouraging sister to face her fears and take risks, because everyone wants to reach their fullest potential.


Beauty comes and goes, It's the heart that grows. You ‘ve got to know, I'm gonna' be around. Sister.
Reminding sister that looks fade but the love in her heart will continue to grow, and letting her know that the author will always be there for her as a sister.


Come on mother where you gone? You've been away for far too long.
Asking mother where she has been, because her absence has been felt for an extended period of time.


Come on mother i can try, For i was born, by your side.
Assuring mother that the author will do their best because they were born from her and want to make her proud.


Though i roam far from home You're on my mind all of the time. Sister.
Acknowledging that even though the author is away from home, they think of their sister often.




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@drrobert361

I'm glad to have found you. Artists like you make the world a better place to be. This song touched my soul. I have no words to describe it. Thank you so so much! Keep it up! And please never stop playing, singing or writing. My best wishes for you. Greetings from Argentina.

@stefanreynolds9182

Love the songs. Love the UTube mix you made. Best choices. Many lovely hours listening. Thankyou

@tjsterriker

Beautiful 💜

@chabovred2598

Touching - thank you

@JanileighCohen

Thank you for listening! X

@sanchopanza3168

Kind regards from Holland. This was amazing. You should come here once more to perform this piece. I'm flabbergasted.

@JanileighCohen

thank you so much Sancho! I love Holland such a beautiful (flat) country I hope to gig there one day!! Merry Christmas xxx

@apistosig4173

Tryin' to get to terms with your brilliance!

@101chocchip

Very very touching... so authentic

@JanileighCohen

Thank you Roxanne Means a lot to me you think so Merry Christmas <3 xxx

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