Major discography:
Of Cabbages and Kings - EP - 1987
Face - EP - 1988
Basic Pain Basic Pleasure - Album - 1990
Hunter's Moon - Album - 1992
Never Too Late (compilation of first two EPs) - Album - 1992
Sister
Of Cabbages and Kings Lyrics
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Same mother
This ain't Lil Durk but we Bang Brothers
We don't hit girls but we bang hoes
Grew up with nothing we had to wear the same clothes
Hey brother
We finna blow better take cover
You love yo hoe then take care of her
I'm wit my twin
So you gotta bring a friend
And she gotta be a ten
Right off the top no pen
I might never write again
Unless they send me to the pin
Never met a bitch I need
And I'll never hit the same hoe again hey
I'm wit Ashanti wait
I'm wit myself
Who do I trust? Nobody just myself hey
I guess that I'm selfish
Eat the beat up for breakfast
Bitch I go dumb, I go retarded, I need a helmet
Let's make a bet
Two on two
Me and my brother what you wanna do
I put my life on the line and I swear
And you can kill me if I lose
But I ain't taking no L
My brother down the road he ain't got no bail
Me and by brother my twin for real
Me and my twin did shit I can't tell
Yeah
I'm up now ion care who got next
Four years old saw my daddy whip a Pyrex
Now I spit crack it's gon take a while to digest
Shanti and Shunti the coldest no contest
Who the fuck think they go harder than me
Stop all the cap, I'm out of yo league
Please do not underestimate a king
I will embarrass yo family tree
Hey brother
Slept on the floor in the same cover
I hit her once and don't think of her
Gimme fall, winter, spring and the summer fuck these niggas
Rather watch paint dry
Than to watch you wack niggas take what's mine
Cus a nigga like me really hard to find
You ain't talkin bout money I hit decline
Click
These niggas ain't in the mix
Outside they city don't really exist
But they hating on niggas who is
Hop on some money and hop off my dick
You scaring the hoes
We undefeated
Look at the score
Free all my niggas they sent up the road
We gon be rich by the time you come home
Fuck 12
The lyrics to Of Cabbages and Kings' "Sister" tell the story of two people who are in love but cannot openly express their feelings due to the expectations and scrutiny of their small town community. The singer remarks that "news travels faster than a sigh" in their town, indicating that any actions or rumors will quickly spread. Because of this, the couple must hide their love and pretend to be nothing more than siblings, waving to each other on the street. They exchange small talk about the weather until they can be alone, where they can finally express their true feelings without the fear of being exposed.
The lyrics suggest a struggle between societal expectations and personal desire, as the couple feels pressured to conform to the norms of their community while their emotions remain strong. They want to shout their love to the world but are forced to hide it in order to fit in. The words "there's only one way we can play it" indicate that the couple feels trapped in this situation, unable to express their love fully until they are free from the constraints of their town.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sister" are a poignant and emotional ode to the challenges of love in a small town, where social norms can be restrictive and stifling. The song speaks to the power of personal desire against the pressure to conform, and the ways in which love can find a way to thrive even in the most difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
It's such a small town girl, news travels faster than a sigh,
In a small town, gossip spreads quickly and easily.
Everybody wants to know about the next man's secret, so everytime we meet upon the street, we've got to keep it....
People are always curious about each other's private lives, so we have to keep our own relationship a secret when we see each other in public.
Like sister and brother we'll wave to each other, we don't want all the world to know, we are really lovers
We act like siblings in public, waving to each other as if we're just friends, because we don't want anyone to know we're actually in a romantic relationship.
So we'll talk about the weather 'til we're alone together
We'll make small talk about mundane topics like the weather until we're alone and can express our true feelings.
And all the world will fade and die, and baby there is only you and I
When we're together, nothing else matters and the rest of the world fades away, leaving only the two of us.
Sometimes it's hard to hide pent up emotions we both feel
It can be difficult to hide our strong feelings for each other.
I want to tell the world I love you, but I dare not say it..
I wish I could openly declare my love for you, but I'm too afraid to do so.
Until I let you go there's only one way we can play it...
Until we can be together openly without fear of judgment, the only option is to keep our relationship a secret.
Like sister and brother, we'll wave to each other, we don't want all the world to know, we are really lovers
Again, we act like siblings in public to avoid attention and scrutiny of our relationship.
And all the world will fade and die, and baby there is only you and I.
When we're alone together, we're the center of each other's universe.
Like sister and brother We'll wave to each other, we don't want all the world to know, (2x)
Reiterating the need for secrecy in their relationship to avoid scrutiny and judgment from others.
We are really lovers so we'll talk about the weather 'til we're alone together and all the world will fade and die, and baby there is only you and I.
Despite their public facade, they are deeply in love and will continue to talk about mundane topics until they can be alone and be themselves as a couple.
Like sister and brother We'll wave to each other, we don't want all the world to know....(fade)
The song ends with a repetition of the idea that they will continue to act like siblings and keep their love a secret.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AKINYELE ADAMS, GEORGE CLINTON JR., WILLIAM BOOTSY COLLINS, GARY COOPER, GARRY SHIDER
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@variantmedia
Definitely one of my all time fav albums . I too still have it on vinyl though perhaps worse for wear. Must have played it 1000 times 1989-91
@rr7firefly
That intro tune with the accordion is "Fascination," a popular waltz song with music (1904) by Fermo Dante Marchetti and lyrics (1905) by Maurice de Féraudy (English lyrics by Dick Manning). You should check out the 1957 version by Jane Morgan, who had a big hit with this song. Yes, I know… it's ancient but it's a gem.
@kevpurdy9486
Still got the original vinyl 👍
@transistormedia
One of my favorite tracks from this album. The old out of tune accordion is long gone unfortunately
@royallonghope
i assume nobody gives this song enough time to get going, its off a brilliant album that includes one of my alltime favorite tunes, "easiest room in hell". it closes with the same accordian music. algis kyisz (sorry thats not spelt right!) played bass in this.
@transistormedia
If I remember right I think the accordion song that closed the album was The Anniversary Waltz. Have to dig it out and listen
@gregsageisdead
this osng is fucking sweet!!! and that album is good though i like basic pain, basic pleasure way more
@cmaster0007
@royallonghope It's Al Kisyz
@TheCmaster0007
Whoops Algis Kizys