1) Sister Ray was… Read Full Bio ↴There are numerous artists with this name, including:
1) Sister Ray was an American garage punk band from Youngstown, Ohio;
2) Sister Ray was an American band from Salem, OR, that began in 2004;
3) Sister Ray was Japanese band Ｓｉｓｔｅｒ Ｒａｙ active in the 1980s;
4) Sister Ray is an indie rock band from Melbourne, Australia, currently based in Osaka, Japan;
5) Sister Ray is Canadian indie singer-songwriter Ella Coyes from Toronto;
6) Sister Ray was a British punk band active in the 1980s;
7) Sister Ray was a Finnish garage rock band active in the 1980s;
8) SISTER RAY is British alt singer-songwriter Genna Marabese.
1) Sister Ray was an American garage punk band from Youngstown, Ohio, USA. The group was formed in 1985 by Sam D'Angelo (vocals), Joe D'Angelo (bass), Vince Colucci (drums), and Mark Hanley (guitar). Katie Parks replaced Joe as bassist after he left the band to join the Air Force. They broke up in 1990. (Full Bio)
2) Sister Ray was an American from Salem, OR, that originated in late October of 2004. Originally starting with the name "White Heat", over time they chose to replace that name with "Sister Ray".
3) Sister Ray was Japanese band Ｓｉｓｔｅｒ Ｒａｙ active in the 1980s.
4) Sister Ray is an indie rock band from Melbourne, Australia, currently based in Osaka, Japan.
5) Sister Ray is Canadian indie singer-songwriter Ella Coyes from Toronto.
6) Sister Ray was a British punk band active in the 1980s.
7) Sister Ray was a Finnish garage rock band active in the 1980s.
8) SISTER RAY is British alt singer-songwriter Genna Marabese.
Visions
Sister Ray Lyrics
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In the basement getting fucked up
Who cares now?
We're moving out, selling the couch
Split the money then I'll split town
You can take the Christmas tree
All I want is the joint you owe me and the bedsheets
I want to sleep comfortably
I've been having visions of you sleeping
In them, I can't open the door to wake you up
I'm just waiting in the space between us
I've been having visions of us
Now I'm going through the motions
Same way same place that I did
Remember back when
You were one of them
You could call it crawling back
I would say I'm devotional to lust like that
You're so emotional
When I need skin on skin contact, oh
I've been having visions of you sleeping
In them, I can't open the door to wake you up
I'm just waiting in the space between us
I've been having visions of us
I've been having visions of us
Tell me was it my compersion
No, it wasn't that
Tell me then what's happening
Could you at least ululate with words then
And tell me all about
Everything you said
All about your visions
The lyrics of Sister Ray's song "Visions" delve into themes of love, longing, and uncertainty in a relationship. The first verse speaks of a broken relationship, where the singer questions who their partner truly loved while they were both indulging in substance abuse. The line "Who cares now?" suggests that the singer has moved on from the past and is now focused on leaving the situation behind. Selling the couch symbolizes a fresh start and splitting the money signifies a clean break.
The singer's desire for the joint they are owed and the bedsheets conveys a sense of detachment from material possessions. They simply want to leave with what they believe is rightfully theirs, highlighting a desire for simplicity and comfort. The final lines express a longing for peaceful sleep and a comfortable rest, free from the complexities and emotions of the relationship.
The chorus introduces the concept of visions, which the singer has been experiencing. These visions depict the partner sleeping, and the singer is unable to open the door to wake them up. This could indicate a feeling of powerlessness or a struggle to connect with their partner. The reference to waiting in the space between them suggests that there is a distance or disconnect in the relationship, and the visions serve as a reminder of what once was.
The second verse reflects on the stagnant nature of the relationship, where the singer feels like they are going through the motions in the same familiar place. The reference to crawling back and being devotional to lust suggests a complicated and perhaps unhealthy dynamic between the couple. The partner's emotional nature and the singer's need for physical contact further emphasizes the dissonance between their desires.
Towards the end, the singer questions if it was their own compersion (feeling joy for the happiness of others) that led to this situation. However, the following line implies that it was not the case, leaving room for uncertainty. The plea for communication is expressed through the request for the partner to "ululate with words" and share their thoughts and visions, indicating a desire for understanding and resolution.
Overall, the lyrics of "Visions" delve into the complexities and uncertainties of a relationship, exploring themes of detachment, longing, and the struggle to bridge emotional gaps.
Line by Line Meaning
Who did you really love
Who was the person you truly loved?
In the basement getting fucked up
Being in the basement while engaging in reckless behavior
Who cares now?
No one cares anymore
We're moving out, selling the couch
We are relocating and selling our furniture, starting with the couch
Split the money then I'll split town
We will divide the money and then I will leave the town
You can take the Christmas tree
You can have the Christmas tree
All I want is the joint you owe me and the bedsheets
The only things I want are the marijuana cigarette you owe me and the bed linen
I want to sleep comfortably
I desire to sleep in a relaxed and comfortable manner
I've been having visions of you sleeping
I have been experiencing mental images of you being in a state of slumber
In them, I can't open the door to wake you up
Within those visions, I am unable to open the door to rouse you from sleep
I'm just waiting in the space between us
I am simply waiting in the emotional and physical distance that separates us
I've been having visions of us
I have been having premonitions related to our relationship
Now I'm going through the motions
Currently, I am merely going through the actions without true emotional engagement
Same way same place that I did
Doing things in the exact same manner and location as before
Remember back when
Recall the time in the past when
You were one of them
You were part of a particular group or category
You could call it crawling back
One could describe it as returning in a humbled and submissive manner
I would say I'm devotional to lust like that
I would express my unwavering dedication to such carnal desires
You're so emotional
You exhibit intense emotions
When I need skin on skin contact, oh
Whenever I desire physical intimacy, direct touch between our bodies
Tell me was it my compersion
Inform me if it was my ability to derive joy from your happiness
No, it wasn't that
No, it was not due to that reason
Tell me then what's happening
Then, please tell me what is going on
Could you at least ululate with words then
Can you articulate your thoughts and feelings clearly?
And tell me all about
Communicate everything in detail
Everything you said
Every single thing you have expressed
All about your visions
Provide a thorough account of your own visions and experiences
Writer(s): Ella Coyes
Contributed by Samantha L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jarrett Edmund
Gorgeous video, gorgeous song. Love it so much.
Lindsey Campbell
this is exceptional. well done, ella!
Erika Morgan
This sounds really good.. ❤
shutteye
i love this song sm
Lil Bere
Love this watching from nz
Angela DeMedeiros
👏
Petr Irelandlover
beauuutiful * tx