There is more than one artist with this name:
1) an English folk-rock gr… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) an English folk-rock group from Newcastle-upon-Tyne;
2) a Black Metal band from Volgograd, Russia;
3) a Pagan/Folk Black Metal from Solingen, Germany;

1) Lindisfarne were an English folk-rock group from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, formed in 1968. The original line up was Alan Hull, Ray Jackson, Ray Laidlaw, Rod Clements, and Simon Cowe.
The group released their debut Nicely out of Tune in 1970. Their second album, Fog on the Tyne, was produced by Bob Johnson, who had also worked with Bob Dylan, to whom Alan Hull was being compared at the time. Following their third album, Dingly Dell, the group split and Lindisfarne (Mark II) continued with new members, and produced a few more albums before disbanding in 1975, seemingly for good.
1978 saw the original group re-form, with the album Back and Fourth, and the hit single "Run for Home". This line-up continued for many years. New member Marty Craggs came in for the 1986 album Dance Your Life Away. Ray 'Jacka' Jackson eventualy left to work in London, and then Si Cowe left to run a brewery in Canada. Jackson now (2008) has a career as an artist, specialising in colourful paintings of buses, a passion since he was a boy. He also played the mandolin on Rod Stewart's "Maggie May".
The group celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary of performing at Newcastle City Hall in the summer of 1995. Less than six months later Hull died of a heart attack. There was a period of consolidation for the group, which decided to continue - going back to their folk roots, and new members Billy Mitchell, Dave Denholm and Ian Thompson. This line up continued for several years until the departure of Marty Craggs. After this the three remaining members continued to tour as an acoustic trio before calling it a day with a final gig on 17th May 2004.

2) a Black Metal band from Russia, Volgograd.

3) a Pagan/Folk Black Metal from Germany, Solingen.

Wake Up Little Sister
Lindisfarne Lyrics

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Wake up little sister, tell me what you've got
I can see your dreaming quite a lot.
And if the sun is shining we can make it to the top
Wake up little sister and tell me what is and what is not.

Wake up little dreamer, you been dreaming too long
I can feel your heartbeat like a song.
With you beside me I can feel both, gentle and strong

Wake up little dreamer and tell me what's right and what is wrong.

Wake up little sister, help me through the night
we got to make it, got to make it alright.
And in the morning when we have to say goodnight
We'll say hello I know and walk off in to the light.

And in the morning when we have to say goodnight
We'll say hello I know and walk off in to the light.

And if the sun is shining we can make it to the top
Wake up little sister and tell me what is and what is not.

Overall Meaning

In Lindisfarne's "Wake Up Little Sister," the singer is urging their sister or close companion to wake up and face reality. The repetition of "wake up" throughout the song is a call to action, a plea to the dreamer to open their eyes and engage with the present. The singer expresses concern for their companion's tendency towards dreaming, stating that they've been dreaming "too long" and need to start focusing on what is real.

The lyrics also suggest a sense of partnership and trust between the singer and their companion. The use of "we" and "us" throughout the song highlights a shared journey towards understanding and facing reality. The line "With you beside me I can feel both gentle and strong" emphasizes the strength and support that the two individuals can provide for each other.

Overall, "Wake Up Little Sister" is a song that urges listeners to wake up from their dreams and face reality head-on, while acknowledging the difficulty of doing so. The sense of companionship and shared struggle makes the song feel empowering and hopeful.

Line by Line Meaning

Wake up little sister, tell me what you've got
Encourages the listener to awaken and share their thoughts and feelings on life.

I can see your dreaming quite a lot.
Acknowledges the listener's deep thinking on life and their current state of mind.

And if the sun is shining we can make it to the top
Positivity, expressing hopes to achieve success and overcome difficulties together.

Wake up little sister and tell me what is and what is not.
Encourages honesty and transparency in communication to better understand the listener's situation and provide support.

Wake up little dreamer, you been dreaming too long
Encourages the listener to take action or make a change, as too much contemplation without action can lead to stagnation.

I can feel your heartbeat like a song.
Expresses empathy and understanding of the listener's emotions and desires.

With you beside me I can feel both, gentle and strong
Feeling empowered and confident with the listener's support and presence.

Wake up little dreamer and tell me what's right and what is wrong.
Encourages critical thinking and decision making to determine a healthy and happy path forward.

Wake up little sister, help me through the night
Calls for mutual support during difficult times, leaning on each other for guidance and encouragement.

we got to make it, got to make it alright.
Expresses determination and hope to overcome obstacles and achieve goals together.

And in the morning when we have to say goodnight
Recognizes the temporary nature of the current situation, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the present moment and cherishing time together.

We'll say hello I know and walk off in to the light.
Expresses hope for a bright and positive future, looking forward to new experiences and opportunities together.

And if the sun is shining we can make it to the top
Positivity, expressing hopes to achieve success and overcome difficulties together.

Wake up little sister and tell me what is and what is not.
Encourages honesty and transparency in communication to better understand the listener's situation and provide support.

Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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