Sister
Lenny Kravitz / Nelly Lyrics

Sister
Addressing the singer's sister

Did you have to fall in love
Asking why the sister had to fall in love

With a man
Referring to the sister's romantic partner

That never was
Implying that the romantic partner was not trustworthy/true

Up to no good
Stating that the romantic partner was not good

He took your soul
Suggesting that the romantic partner negatively impacted the sister's personality/essence

And he stole your only heart
Implies that the romantic partner has taken the sister's love with them

Flipped your wig and left a permanent scar
Suggests that the romantic partner caused lasting emotional damage to the sister

Sister
Addressing the artist's sister

Did you have to go away
Asking why the sister had to leave

You left your home
Referring to the sister's departure from her residence

And the things you had to say
The sister did not express her thoughts/feelings before leaving

It didn't feel good to let you slide
The singer did not feel good about the sister leaving without saying anything

I never got to say goodbye
The singer did not have the opportunity to bid farewell to the sister

I miss you girl I think I'm gonna cry
The singer misses the sister and feels emotionally affected as a result

If they knock on your door
Referring to an authority figure/force that may come to the sister's residence

You already gave
The sister has already provided what the authority asked for

You don't need no more of what's ailing you
The sister shouldn't be worried about anything that causes her distress

Just lean on your soul with all that it takes
The sister should rely on her inner strength/courage

May god bring you back home to America
Hoping that the sister returns home safely

America, America, America, America.
Repeating the name of the country which the artist hopes the sister returns to

Sister, sister, sister, sister, sister
Addressing the artist's sister again

It's just a test of faith
Implying that the sister's struggles are a test of her beliefs and endurance

Your heart is pure so the devil's in your face
Commenting on how the sister's good nature is attracting negative forces

I'll see you soon
The singer hopes to see the sister again soon

'Cause they haven't got a case
Implying that there is no legal case against the sister

And you'll be free
The singer believes the sister will be able to overcome her troubles and be free

In a beautiful place, in a beautiful place
Referring to a metaphorical/figurative beautiful place to which the sister can find solace

In a beautiful place, in a beautiful place
Repeating the previous statement

If they knock on your door
Referring to the same authority figure/force mentioned earlier

You already gave
The sister has already provided whatever was previously asked of her