Sister
Rhymefest feat. Mikkey & Bump J Lyrics

Yeah, this song right here
Introduction to the song and its theme.

Is about a lot of different - people, women I know
The song touches on various characters' stories and experiences, particularly women's.

Family members, things we go through, why'know?
The song speaks about the struggles that family members go through and the hardships they face.

And, it just means that, sister I understand
The song is an expression of empathy and understanding for all the women going through tough times.

You can't have trials without tribulations
This line suggests that hardships are inevitable in life and that we can't avoid them.

And umm, sometimes we just need God to work that out
The singer believes that sometimes we need to rely on a higher power to help us through difficult situations.

This beat reminds me of a lounge, on a Wednesday night
The singer reflects on the mood set by the beat of the song, comparing it to a calm, midweek night at a lounge.

Shorty chillin' at the bar ain't have no friends in sight
The artist introduces a character, a woman who is alone and friendless at a bar.

I rolls up like, "Damn girl, what you in tonight?"
The artist approaches the woman and asks what brought her to the bar tonight.

She looked up said, "This ain't how I wanna spend my life"
The woman responds that she doesn't want to spend her life alone and unhappy at a bar.

Tears in her face, fear in her face
The singer describes the woman's emotional distress through her tears and fear.

Man this ain't about love, she was feelin' disgraced
The woman is not at the bar looking for love, but instead feels ashamed and disconnected from society.

She said, "In five years I got three kids, two different dads
The singer reveals that the woman has three children from two different fathers, which could be a source of stress and strain in her life.

I'm pregnant now and I don't know who the father is"
The woman is pregnant and uncertain about who the father of the baby is, raising more questions and concerns for her.

Heavy thing, she was tellin' me everything
The woman is sharing very personal and difficult information with the singer.

Her mother became a widow before she got the wedding ring
The woman is dealing with the added burden of knowing that her mother was widowed before she could marry.

Shorty was locked in a prison, I wanted to set her free
The artist feels empathy for the woman's struggles and wants to help her find a way out of her difficult situation.

But I couldn't, so I sat and listened
Although he wanted to help, the singer realized that he couldn't solve all of the woman's problems and instead gave her his attention.

With no intermission, I didn't interrupt her
The singer allowed the woman to tell her story without interruption, giving her space to voice her concerns and emotions.

To tell the truth, originally I just wanted to fuck her
The artist admits his initial attraction to the woman but shows that he ultimately cared more about helping her through her difficult situation.

She turned around and said
The woman responds to the artist's attention and care.

Yeah, sister, I know that sometimes
The chorus offers reassurance to all women that they are not alone in their struggles.

This world don't treat you, right, yeah
The chorus acknowledges the difficulties that women face in a world that doesn't always treat them fairly.

And sister, I know that he left you
The chorus addresses the hurt caused by neglectful or abusive partners who leave women to deal with the aftermath.

With too many, responsibilities, yeah
These left-behind responsibilities can be overwhelming and stressful, adding more weight to an already difficult situation.

Look, love don't love nobody
The singer explains that even though love can be a powerful force, it can also leave people feeling neglected and alone.

Drugs don't love nobody, so why you put that shit in your body?
The singer suggests that abusing drugs won't help solve problems - in fact, it often leads to more issues and pain.

Now we can't have a decent conversation
Drug abuse can create barriers to communication and connection between people.

Cause she always shakin'
The physical tremors and addiction caused by drug abuse make it difficult for the artist to communicate with the woman who is addicted to drugs.

I tried to deny it at first, it bothers me now
The singer first tried to ignore the woman's drug use, but now realizes it is a real problem that is affecting their relationship.

Don't ask for money, you done ten dollar'd me out
The woman has already borrowed money from the singer in the past, causing him to be wary of lending more money to support her drug habit.

I even took yo' kids when they put you out the last house
The artist has tried to help the woman in the past, even taking care of her children when she was homeless.

But I will not babysit while you in a crack house!
Although he cares for her, the artist is not willing to enable the woman's addiction or provide care for her children while she is using drugs.

And I would hate, to turn 'em over to the state
The artist worries about the potential danger to the woman's children if he were to turn them over to government care instead of caring for them himself.

Look what I did, I let they bad-ass stay and just tear up my crib
This line further indicates the singer's struggle to navigate both his caring feelings for the woman and his own limits and boundaries, as her children act out and damage his home.

While you hurt me child, horribly
The artist is painfully aware of the ways in which the woman's choices and addiction are also harming her children and causing the artist distress.

He asked me why my momma love drugs more than me
The woman's child is confused and hurt by his mother's addiction and neglect of him, leading to feelings of abandonment and disappointment.

I couldn't answer, I sat back and peered in the sky
The singer is unable to explain the mother's addiction and focus instead on caring silently for her child's wellbeing.

I thought it was rainin, but damn, there was tears in my eyes
The singer is moved by his own feelings and the weight of the struggle he is witnessing.

He was like you gon' be alright Uncle Che?
The child turns to the artist for support and reassurance that everything will be okay.

I'm like man, look
The artist cannot see a clear path forward but continues to offer emotional support to the child.

Yeah, sister, don't you know
The chorus returns to remind women of their worth and the solidarity they share in their struggles.

You're worth, more than gold (way more than gold) yeah
The chorus emphasizes the infinite value and intrinsic worth that women hold, regardless of their struggles or circumstances.

And sister, don't you know
The chorus reminds women that they have the ability to express themselves fully and be recognized for who they truly are.

I sew what's in your, soul, yes I do yes I do
The chorus assures women that their true selves and inner value are visible, and that others recognize and appreciate them.

And I know daddy did you wrong
The singer acknowledges that some of the pain and trauma that women face comes from neglect or abuse by fathers or other male figures.

But you gooo-hooot to be strong
Despite these hardships, the chorus encourages women to find their own strength and resilience to face and overcome their challenges.

Cause you will see... The sun shine... the sun gonna shine
The chorus offers hope and assurance that brighter times are ahead, represented metaphorically by the sun shining.

Yes you will see (you will see, you will see, you will see)
The chorus emphasizes this hope repeatedly, encouraging women to believe in the better future that awaits them.

The sun shine... (yeah yeah oh yeah)
The chorus repeats the metaphor of the sun shining to express optimism and hope for the future.

The sun's gon' shine (the sun's gon' shine)
Repeating the phrase reinforces the idea that better times are coming and that the future holds promise.

The sun's gon' shine (the sun's gon' shine)
Repeating the phrase reinforces the idea that better times are coming and that the future holds promise.

The sun's GON' shine (the sun's GON' shine)
Repeating the phrase for a third time makes it even more emphatic, perhaps representing a climax of the message of hope and optimism.

I said the sun's gon' shine (the sun's gon' shine)
The singer repeats the phrase himself in a final, positive affirmation of his own belief in the message of the song.

Oh sister I know
The chorus returns one final time, reaffirming the singer's empathy and compassion for all women who are facing difficult times.

Sister I know that it gets so hard for you babe
The chorus acknowledges that the struggles that women face can be intense and difficult, and affirms the singer's solidarity and support.

(You don't understand) And that's why I'm here
The singer acknowledges the extent and complexity of the hurt and struggle that some women experience, but remains a consistent source of understanding and support.

Baby you should have no fear (that's why I need ya)
The chorus reinforces the artist's message of hope and empowerment, encouraging women not to be afraid and to believe in themselves, with the singer there to help support them in this.

Sister sister sister sister sister
The chorus concludes the song with a final affirmation of the singer's empathy and support for all women who are struggling, and a message that they are not alone.