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Hey Soul Sister
Shyam Moses Lyrics
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Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brains
I knew I wouldn't forget you
And so I went and let you blow my mind
Your sweet moonbeam
The smell of you in every single dream I dream
I knew when we collided you're the one I have decided
Hey soul sister, ain't that mister mister on the radio, stereo
The way you move ain't fair you know
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
Heeey heeeey heeeey
Just in time, I'm so glad you have a one track mind like me
You gave my life direction
A game show love connection, we can't deny I I-I-I-I
I'm so obsessed
My heart is bound to beat right out my untrimmed chest
I believe in you, like a virgin, you're Madonna
And I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind
Hey soul sister, ain't that Mister Mister on the radio, stereo
The way you move ain't fair you know
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
The way you can't cut a rug
Watching you's the only drug I need
So gangster, I'm so thug
You're the only one I'm dreaming of
You see I can be myself now finally
In fact there's nothing I can't be
I want the world to see you'll be with me
Hey soul sister, ain't that mister mister on the radio, stereo
The way you move ain't fair you know
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
Heeey heeeey heeeeey (tonight)
Heeey heeeey heeeeey (tonight)
The lyrics of Shyam Moses’s song “Hey Soul Sister” is a dedication to a special someone who has captured the singer's heart. The opening line, “Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brains” describes an unforgettable moment with someone where they left a significant impression on the singer's mind. The use of the metaphorical “front lobe of my left side brains” suggests that the person left an intellectual and emotional mark on the singer. The following lines, “And so I went and let you blow my mind” express how smitten the singer is with this person to the point that they are willing to take a chance on them.
The chorus, “Hey soul sister, ain't that Mister Mister on the radio, stereo, the way you move ain't fair you know, hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight”, admires the person's beauty, grace, and seductive nature. The analogy of the “way you move” refers to the person's dance moves or their general behavior, which captivates the singer's attention.
The third verse, “The way you can't cut a rug, watching you's the only drug I need, so gangster, I'm so thug, you're the only one I'm dreaming of”, shows the singer's intense admiration and attraction towards the person. The metaphorical reference to the person as a “drug” and “the only one I'm dreaming of” reinforces the idea that this person is like an addiction, someone the singer cannot do without.
Overall, the lyrics of “Hey Soul Sister” are poetic, filled with metaphors and analogies that paint a picture of the singer's feelings towards this person that has captured their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brains
Your presence has left an indelible mark on me and I can't forget you. Your lipstick stain has become a part of my brain.
I knew I wouldn't forget you
I knew right away that I could never forget you.
And so I went and let you blow my mind
I allowed myself to be captivated by you completely and my mind was blown.
Your sweet moonbeam
You are like a sweet moonbeam that fills my life with light and joy.
The smell of you in every single dream I dream
You are always present in my dreams and your smell lingers, making me feel like you are with me even in my sleep.
I knew when we collided you're the one I have decided
When we met, I knew right away that you were the one for me and I have made my decision to be with you.
Who's one of my kind
You are special and unique, just like me, and that's why we're meant to be together.
Hey soul sister, ain't that mister mister on the radio, stereo
You are so hip and cool. Look, Mister Mister's on the radio!
The way you move ain't fair you know
You are such a good dancer that it's almost unfair to others.
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
I don't want to miss anything you do tonight because being with you is such a wonderful experience.
Just in time, I'm so glad you have a one track mind like me
I'm glad we found each other at just the right time. We're alike in so many ways, including our focus and dedication.
You gave my life direction
You came into my life and gave me a purpose and direction that I didn't have before.
A game show love connection, we can't deny
Our love is like a perfect game show match, and we can't deny that we were meant to be together.
I'm so obsessed
I'm totally consumed and obsessed with you.
My heart is bound to beat right out my untrimmed chest
You make my heart race so fast that I feel like it will burst out of my chest, which I haven't even bothered to trim, such is my obsession with you.
I believe in you, like a virgin, you're Madonna
I have complete faith in you, just like people had faith in Madonna when she was a new artist.
And I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind
I will always strive to surprise and impress you.
The way you can't cut a rug
You are such a bad dancer that it's actually endearing.
Watching you's the only drug I need
Spending time with you is such a wonderful experience that it's the only drug I need to feel happy and fulfilled.
So gangster, I'm so thug
I'm so cool and edgy, just like you are.
You're the only one I'm dreaming of
You are the only person I want to be with, and you are always on my mind.
You see I can be myself now finally
Being with you has helped me to become comfortable with who I am and to be myself fully.
In fact there's nothing I can't be
With you by my side, I feel like I can accomplish anything and there is nothing I'm afraid to be.
I want the world to see you'll be with me
I want everyone to know that I am lucky enough to be with you, and that you choose to be with me.
Contributed by Annabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.