Sister
Maer Lyrics


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Sister,
Close the door after me
You see, wherever I go
The darkness is looming on

My sister
You don't know what I've seen
All these years that I've spent alone
Silence taken over my soul
And the darkness is looming on

Sister,
It's been so many years
Since you walked out of the door
And the darkness is moving on

My sister,
It's the loneliest dream
All these years that you have been gone
Silence taken over my soul
But the darkness is moving on
The darkness is moving on

All these years
I have been waiting for
You to embrace my soul, oh no

It seems to me
Now that the moment's gone
That I've been waiting for it in vain

Sing me to sleep, my sister
Lock the door and stay inside
I am always by your side
In death, my sister
We're united till the end
In the darkness after all

You know
Until the end
I’ll stay with you
Always by your side
In death
You belong to me alone




Till the end
In the darkness after all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maer's song "Sister" speak of a deep longing and loneliness experienced by the singer. The central theme revolves around the sister's absence and the darkness that seems to follow them wherever they go. The first verse sets the tone, with the singer asking their sister to close the door behind them, symbolizing a departure or separation. They explain that no matter where they go, darkness is always present, looming over them.


The second verse delves further into the sister's absence, emphasizing the years spent alone and the resulting silence that has taken over their soul. Despite being apart for so long, the darkness continues to move on, haunting the singer. The lyrics hint at the loneliness and despair felt by both the singer and the sister.


The bridge highlights the singer's longing and yearning for their sister's presence. They have been waiting for many years for their sister to "embrace" their soul, suggesting a need for comfort and connection. However, it seems that the moment they have been waiting for has passed, leaving them feeling that their waiting was in vain.


The song's conclusion takes a somewhat darker turn, as the singer addresses their sister directly. They ask their sister to sing them to sleep and to lock the door, indicating a desire for protection and safety. The repeated line, "In death, my sister, we're united till the end, in the darkness after all," suggests a morbid bond between the siblings, perhaps implying that death is the only place where they can find solace and unity.


Overall, "Sister" portrays a profound sense of longing, loneliness, and the darkness that permeates the singer's existence. It explores themes of separation, despair, and a yearning for connection even in the most dire circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

Sister,
Addressing the singer's sister, acknowledging her presence


Close the door after me
Please shut the door behind me


You see, wherever I go
No matter where I go, I experience


The darkness is looming on
A feeling of darkness is always present


My sister
Referring to the artist's sister


You don't know what I've seen
The singer's sister is unaware of the singer's experiences


All these years that I've spent alone
During these long years of solitude


Silence taken over my soul
Quietness has consumed the artist's inner self


And the darkness is looming on
The feeling of darkness is still ever-present


Sister,
Addressing the sister again


It's been so many years
A significant amount of time has passed


Since you walked out of the door
Since you left and departed from the house


And the darkness is moving on
The darkness continues to advance


My sister,
Referring to the sister once more


It's the loneliest dream
It is an extremely lonely and isolated experience


All these years that you have been gone
Throughout these years of your absence


Silence taken over my soul
Quietness has consumed the artist's inner self


But the darkness is moving on
However, the feeling of darkness continues to advance


The darkness is moving on
The feeling of darkness continues to advance


All these years
Throughout all this time


I have been waiting for
I have been patiently anticipating


You to embrace my soul, oh no
For you to accept and understand my inner self, but unfortunately, that hasn't happened


It seems to me
In my perspective


Now that the moment's gone
Now that the opportunity has passed


That I've been waiting for it in vain
My waiting has been futile and hopeless


Sing me to sleep, my sister
Sing a soothing lullaby to me, dear sister


Lock the door and stay inside
Secure the door and remain indoors


I am always by your side
I am consistently there to support you


In death, my sister
Even in death, dear sister


We're united till the end
We are connected and together until the very end


In the darkness after all
In the end, despite the darkness


You know
Acknowledging the sister's understanding


Until the end
Until our journey concludes


I’ll stay with you
I will remain by your side


Always by your side
Consistently supporting and being there for you


In death
Even in death


You belong to me alone
You are solely mine


Till the end
Until the very end


In the darkness after all
Despite the darkness, in the end




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Written by: Ellen Murphy, Matthew Phelan, Teisha Matthews

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Comments from YouTube:

BigMau

Everything Anna does is pure gold! This song is so atmospheric and awesome. It reminds a little bit of The Raven that Refuse to Sing !

Misery Eternal

Whoa! I literally just listened to both songs back to back just and then saw this comment. I agree with you even though they sound very different but both about Sisters and very atmospheric and emotional.

Csenge Gall

hearing the hurdy gurdy brought a smile on my face. This song would 100% fit A Plague Tale video game

Csenge Gall

Where was it shot by the way?😊

Csenge Gall

@Sounds Of Maer 😍

Sounds Of Maer

one of us really loves A Plague Tale :)

Anthony Dennis

Ooo this would so work in A Plague Tale game!

Davide Baso

Very captivating. I literally love Anna, through all the project she's been a part of and she's yet to disappoint me. She has a musical sensibility not common to many many even famous and renowned artists

Val

Anna and Marjana have some of the most beautiful voices imaginable and are both so talented in crafting hypnotic, memorable and haunting melodies. Together these two are going to be taking songwriting and performance to new heights. I love both artists solo work and works with their bands, and together I think I will love them even more. Massive congratulations on your masterful release!

Sounds Of Maer

aw <3 thank you so much for the kindest words

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