They released their self titled debut on Greg Ginn's SST Records in 1988, and Floyd subsequently went through a religious conversion to Hinduism. The band resumed activity in a couple years and signed to Reprise, released Heart and Mind, and toured soon after with Nirvana on their breakthrough Nevermind tour of large theaters. With a heroin problem hindering Donaldson's professionalism, the band brought in the much younger Jeff Palmer on bass.
Despite a solid blues rock sound, major label backing, and Gary's booming soulful vocals, Sister Double Happiness never broke through commercially. The band soldiered on for a few more years as an indie act with stronger touring popularity in Europe, releasing 1993’s Uncut and 1994’s Horsey Water there via Sub Pop/Glitterhouse and in the US on Dutch East India. A second guitarist Danny Roman was added and Miles Montalbano eventually replaced Jeff Palmer on bass.
When the band's dwindling commercial prospects petered out, Gary Floyd formed The Gary Floyd Band and Black Kali Ma as well as performing at occasional Dicks reunion shows.
A posthumous live acoustic collection of Sister Double Happiness surfaced in 1999 on the Innerstate that was recorded 8 years earlier in San Francisco. The final line up of the band reformed sporadically for a few reunion shows in the early 2000's but the members stayed busy with other projects.
Perko had joined the sucessful indie rock act Imperial Teen, and Cohen played with the less well known El Destroyo. Donaldson briefly rejoined MDC circa 2005 but passed away in the Netherlands in 2007. Roman played with Floyd in his blues based side projects. Montalbano busied himself as a video editor. After leaving SDH, bassist Jeff Palmer was a longtime member of The Mommyheads and did a brief stint with Sunny Day Real Estate.
don't worry
Sister Double Happiness Lyrics
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For something somebody else has done
I know you're hurt and you're feeling crazy
But I know that you can be strong
'Cause your not the first
And you're not the last
To feel the pain that leaves no bruise
And I'm not the best
Come on and listen 'cause I'm talking to you
He must have hurt you, baby
But I swear that man is gone
But I know now if you come with me
That decision just can't be wrong
'Cause your not the first
And you're not the last
To feel the pain that leaves no bruise
And I'm not the best
But babe, I'm not so bad
Come on and listen 'cause I'm talking to you
In Sister Double Happiness's song "Don't Worry," the singer addresses someone who has been mistreated and hurt by somebody else. He understands that the person is feeling crazy and hurt, but reminds them that they are not alone in their pain. Many before them have felt the same hurt, but have come out strong on the other side. Despite not being the best, he is there for them and asks them to listen to him.
The song speaks to the universal experience of the pain caused by love and relationships. It is a reminder that everyone has been mistreated at some point and that there is nothing wrong with feeling hurt. What matters is how one handles those feelings.
The lyrics also suggest a promise of support and a willingness to help the person move on from their pain. It encourages them to move forward and trust that the future is bright. Overall, the lyrics are a message of hope and support, and an acknowledgement of the shared experience of pain and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't mistreat me, baby
I am pleading with you not to mistreat me due to the actions of someone else.
For something somebody else has done
It's not fair for you to mistreat me for something someone else has done.
I know you're hurt and you're feeling crazy
I understand that you're hurt and going through a hard time emotionally.
But I know that you can be strong
Despite your current emotional state, I have faith in your strength.
Cause you're not the first
You're not the first person to experience this kind of pain and hardship.
And you're not the last
There have been many before you who have faced similar difficulties, and there will be many more after.
To feel the pain that leaves no bruise
This kind of pain can't be seen physically, but it still hurts just as much.
And I'm not the best
I'm not trying to claim that I'm the perfect person to help you through this.
But babe, I'm not so bad
I can still offer you support and understanding even if I'm not perfect.
Come on and listen 'cause I'm talking to you
I want you to listen to me and consider what I'm saying because I care about you.
He must have hurt you, baby
I assume that someone has hurt you in the past.
But I swear that man is gone
I assure you that the person who hurt you in the past is no longer present in your life.
But I know now if you come with me
If you choose to trust and come with me, I believe we can move forward together.
That decision just can't be wrong
I trust that coming with me is the right choice for you.
Contributed by Nicholas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.