sister
Mr. Love and the Stallions Lyrics


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my loving father, give me no pain
taste of eucalyptus dances and shakes
mother lovebone...mama papa talkin to me
love breeds like rabbits, i'm gonna set you free now
chartreuse regalia and purple pie petes
you dance electra and night become day
got my mama in the kitchen
she always bitchy, bitchy, bitchin
so i made proclamation
to control my masturbation
motherlovebone...mama papa talkin to me
love breeds like rabbits
i'm gonna set you free
burgundy baby
with your blue eyed soul
you play the hits
and i'm on that roll
capricorn sister
freddie mercury
jezebel child cry...etc...




motherlovebone...mama papa talkin to me
love breeds like rabbits, i'm gonna set you free now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sister" by Mr. Love and the Stallions are somewhat enigmatic, but seem to center around themes of family, love, and freedom. The singer addresses their father, asking for no pain, and then describes the taste of eucalyptus and various colorful imagery. The singer's mother is mentioned, with the phrase "mother lovebone" appearing twice, followed by the repeated refrain of "love breeds like rabbits, I'm gonna set you free now." The singer also mentions their own masturbation and an attempt to control it. The song concludes with a list of names, including "capricorn sister," "Freddie Mercury," and "jezebel child cry," followed by the final refrain and a repetition of the phrase "mama papa talkin to me."


The meaning of the lyrics is somewhat elusive, but seems to be exploring the tensions and complexities of family relationships, particularly in the context of romantic and sexual desire. There is a sense of yearning for freedom and individuality, as well as a recognition of the forces that constrain and limit us, such as societal expectations, family dynamics, and our own desires and fears. The singer seems to be grappling with these issues, trying to find a way to reconcile their own needs with those of their loved ones and the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

my loving father, give me no pain
I ask that my father, who loves me, spares me from any emotional or physical harm.


taste of eucalyptus dances and shakes
The unique taste of eucalyptus is powerful and stimulating.


mother lovebone...mama papa talkin to me
My mother and father are communicating with me telepathically, through some sort of intangible medium.


love breeds like rabbits, i'm gonna set you free now
Love is abundant and proliferating, so I will break free from any restrictions or constraints on love.


chartreuse regalia and purple pie petes
A flamboyant and extravagant display of colors and fashion adornments.


you dance electra and night become day
Your exotic, sensual dance transforms the darkness of night into the brightness of day.


got my mama in the kitchen, she always bitchy, bitchy, bitchin
My mom is in the kitchen, complaining and nagging incessantly.


so i made proclamation, to control my masturbation
I declared a commitment to manage and suppress my own sexual desires and urges.


motherlovebone...mama papa talkin to me
My parents are communicating with me mentally again, with the same phrase as before.


love breeds like rabbits, i'm gonna set you free
There is a copious amount of love, and I will liberate myself from anything that should stifle it.


burgundy baby with your blue eyed soul, you play the hits and i'm on that roll
You are a captivating performer who exudes soulful energy and hits it out of the park on every performance, and I am swept up in it all.


capricorn sister freddie mercury jezebel child cry...etc...
A string of seemingly unrelated proper nouns.


motherlovebone...mama papa talkin to me, love breeds like rabbits, i'm gonna set you free now
The parents are communicating telepathically once again, and the theme of releasing love is reiterated.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW WOOD, BRUCE IAN FAIRWEATHER, GREG A. GILMORE, JEFFREY ALLEN AMENT, STONE C. GOSSARD

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Peter Muller

'' Life's been a hangover without you'' ^^ Nice!!

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