Sister
Jason Ebbs Lyrics
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It didn't go down the way she wanted it to
And that′s fine
Maybe we'll get 'em the next time
I know you wanted it that way
And all the disappointment just to say you were right
And that′s fine
She said that I was never worth your time
She said "He′ll never be enough to ever be yours or mine"
I think your sister was right about me
I think she wanted it that way
I think your sister was right about me
Could I have wanted it that way
I think she wanted it that way
Time to stop the complaining
You never even told me what you want me to do
And that's fine
Maybe we′ll get 'em the next time
How can I walk away when all the signals are sent
You′re going too fast down the way that I went
And that's fine
Baby you'll get ′em the next time
She said that I was never worth your time
She said "He′ll never be enough to ever be yours or mine"
I think your sister was right about me
I think she wanted it that way
I think your sister was right about me
Could I have wanted it that way
I think she wanted it that way
Tell her I'm sorry
Tell her I′m sorry
I think your sister was right about me
I think she wanted it that way
I think your sister was right about me
Could I have wanted it that way
I think she wanted it that way
The lyrics of "Sister" by Jason Ebbs describe a situation where the singer is apologizing to someone's sister, probably a former lover or love interest, for not living up to her expectations. The first verse highlights the disappointment of the sister and the attempt at trying again in the future. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges the sister was right about him and that she may have wanted the things to happen in a certain way. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer thinks the sister was right about him and that he may have wanted things to happen that way. The bridge talks about how the signals are mixed, that it's time to stop complaining and that things may happen in the future.
The song seems to highlight the idea of relationships, expectations, and disappointment. The singer portrays a sense of guilt and acceptance of his failure to meet the sister's expectations. The repetition of the chorus and the last words of the song ("Tell her I'm sorry") show that the singer genuinely regrets his actions and that he may be trying to make amends in some way.
Overall, the song has a sad and nostalgic tone, highlighting the complexities of human relationships and how things can go wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell your sister I'm sorry
Please convey my apologies to your sister
It didn't go down the way she wanted it to
The outcome wasn't what your sister had hoped for
And that's fine
That's okay, we can accept it and move on
Maybe we'll get 'em the next time
We may have another opportunity in the future
I know you wanted it that way
I understand that this was important to you
And all the disappointment just to say you were right
You were willing to endure disappointment just to prove your point
She said that I was never worth your time
Your sister expressed that I wasn't a valuable use of your time
She said 'He'll never be enough to ever be yours or mine'
She claimed that I would never be good enough for either of you
Time to stop the complaining
We need to stop dwelling on what didn't go right
You never even told me what you want me to do
You didn't communicate your expectations clearly
How can I walk away when all the signals are sent
It's difficult for me to leave when everything is giving me the impression to stay
You're going too fast down the way that I went
You're following in my footsteps too quickly
Baby you'll get 'em the next time
You'll have another chance in the future
Tell her I'm sorry
Please apologize to your sister on my behalf
I think your sister was right about me
I believe your sister's negative opinion of me is accurate
Could I have wanted it that way
Did I subconsciously desire this outcome as well?
I think she wanted it that way
I think your sister purposely influenced the situation to turn out this way
Writer(s): Jason Richard Ebbs
Contributed by Katherine N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.