This eventually led Oh No Oh My to invade Europe, gallivanting around the continent wreaking havoc upon the entire population with their awesome and mighty "ROCK". In between rocking the face off of the people of Western Europe, the band took a small break in the summer of 2008 to record some songs that had been kicking around for a couple of years. These 5 songs formed the EP entitled "Dmtirij Dmitrij" named for their beloved driver and friend, Dima, who had become fast friends with the band whilst speeding like mad men across the Autobahn at night, for the show must go on!
After some more tours and self reflection, an epiphany was formed amongst the members of the road weary band. It had been almost 4 years since the band last attempted to write and record a large collection of songs. And even then, the previous "album" was never recorded with the intention of being released as such. So, to rectify this situation, it was decided that a big fat "HOLD" must be placed on all other band related activities at the time, and Oh No Oh My's first album (at least intentionally) was to be made!
So after much time passing while writing and recording, the band is now set to release a collection of 12 brand new songs upon the world, to collectively be called "People Problems". Because most problems in life stem from people, and what better thing to write about than people, and our problems with them? A fairly dramatic stylistic departure from the previous music Oh No Oh My was known for, the songs of "People Problems" are made up in a much more somber, yet grand scale, which include arrangements for a string quartet. Recorded sporadically over 8 months in Austin, Texas at Public Hi-Fi (owned by Spoon drummer/producer, Jim Eno) by Jeff Byrd and Brad Bell, as well as at the Sugarcube (Daniel's own studio).
I Have No Sister
Oh No Oh My Lyrics
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that you didn't like
You had three ugly brothers
but still turned out all right, yeah
I never had a girlfriend
longer than three months
you never had a boyfriend
So let's ride bikes into the sea
and catch a bus outside the reef
drive so deep that we can't see a thing
so we have to get off
the bus driver laughs and he shakes his head
says, "You're okay, I drive this route everyday"
you're uneasy and you say you're scared
and if I die at least you'll die too
I never had a sister
but you, you look swell
wearing your matching shorts
as often as the mail comes
You look like Audrey Hepburn
when you get all dressed up
I have seen all your movies
'cause Audrey's a stone fox
So let's ride bikes into the sea
and catch a bus outside the reef
drive so deep where we can't see a thing
so we have to get off
The bus driver laughs and he shakes his head
says, "You're okay, I drive this route everyday"
you're uneasy and you say you're scared
and if I die at least you'll die too
The Oh No Oh My song "I Have No Sister" tells the story of two close friends, one male and one female, who share a unique bond despite their different upbringings and experiences. The opening lines of the song, "I never had a sister that you didn't like, you had three ugly brothers but still turned out all right," suggest that the male protagonist never had a female sibling and the female protagonist had brothers who were not to his liking. However, despite their differences, the two characters have developed a special connection with each other.
The song later goes on to describe the pair's adventurous spirits and their desire to share new experiences together, such as riding bikes into the sea and catching a bus outside the reef. These actions represent a sort of escapism from the monotony of everyday life and a longing to explore the unknown. The chorus, in particular, is especially poignant, as it describes the shared fear the two characters have of the unknown, with the line, "if I die at least you'll die too" emphasizing how important each other is to them.
Moreover, the upbeat tempo and catchy melody of the song belie the bittersweet tone of the lyrics. Behind the joyful soundtrack and buoyant vocals, "I Have No Sister" tells a story of two friends who are searching for something deeper in life and find it in each other. Overall, the song is a testament to the power of human connection and the lengths we will go to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
I never had a sister
The singer has never had a biological sister.
that you didn't like
The singer assumes that if they did have a sister, their friend would not like her.
You had three ugly brothers
The friend has three male siblings, whom the singer believes are unattractive.
but still turned out all right, yeah
Despite their unattractive siblings, the friend is still a good person according to the artist.
I never had a girlfriend
The artist has never had a long-term romantic relationship with a woman.
longer than three months
The singer's past romantic relationships have not lasted more than three months.
you never had a boyfriend
The friend has never had a long-term romantic relationship with a man.
but married on a hunch
Despite not having a long-term romantic relationship with a man, the friend got married impulsively.
So let's ride bikes into the sea
The artist suggests that they and their friend go on an adventure together by riding bikes towards the ocean.
and catch a bus outside the reef
After reaching the ocean, the artist wants to catch a bus outside the reef, likely to explore the area.
drive so deep that we can't see a thing
The singer wants to go so far out into the ocean that they are unable to see anything.
so we have to get off
Once they reach a certain point in the journey, they will have to get off the bus and continue on foot or by another means of transportation.
The bus driver laughs and he shakes his head
The bus driver finds it amusing that the singer and their friend want to go so far out into the ocean.
says, "You're okay, I drive this route everyday"
The bus driver reassures the singer that the trip is safe, as they take this route every day.
you're uneasy and you say you're scared
The singer's friend is nervous and expresses feeling scared about the journey.
and if I die at least you'll die too
As a means of comforting their friend, the artist jokes that they will die together if anything were to happen on the trip.
you, you look swell
The artist compliments their friend, saying that they look great.
wearing your matching shorts
The friend is wearing shorts that match the singer's own shorts.
as often as the mail comes
The friend wears these shorts frequently, perhaps every time they receive mail.
You look like Audrey Hepburn
The friend resembles the actress Audrey Hepburn in appearance.
when you get all dressed up
The friend looks the most like Audrey Hepburn when dressed in more formal attire.
I have seen all your movies
The artist has watched all of Audrey Hepburn's films, likely due to their friend's resemblance to her.
'cause Audrey's a stone fox
The singer finds Audrey Hepburn attractive and desirable (a 'stone fox').
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.