Sister Soleil is an eclectic alternative rock outfit pioneered by Stella So… Read Full Bio ↴Sister Soleil is an eclectic alternative rock outfit pioneered by Stella Soleil Katsoudas (Dirty Little Rabbits, Whorse). Sister Soleil's first independent release 'Drown Me in You' was released in 1996. With incredible live shows incorporating ballet choreography and a strong visceral stage performance, Drown Me in You sold 20,000 copies and Sister Soleil was signed to Universal Records to release 'Soularium' in 1998 which was recorded at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studio and featured collaborations with Peter Gabriel, Corey Taylor (Slipknot) and Joseph Arthur. In 2001 Stella released 'Dirty Little Secret' under the moniker Stella Soleil. After selling 350,000 copies, Katsoudas announced a hiatus. In 2007 Stella joined Shawn Crahan's (Slipknot) Dirty Little Rabbits which is currently signed on 'The End' Records. In 2010, Stella announced the forthcoming Sister Soleil album 'Eskimo' which was written and recorded with Ed Antone in Omaha, Nebraska. Stella decribed 'Eskimo' to be similar to both Soularium and Drown Me in You while bringing a new sound that Sister Soleil followers are expected to enjoy.

Chair
Sister Soleil Lyrics

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This is how I'm supposed to feel?
This is how I'm supposed to feel about what I do?
This is how I relate to you?
This is how I get through

Oh you think that, you think that you know me?
Oh you think that, you think that you know?
You put him in a chair and say he's great

Then ya get right down to the god you made

This is how I move on
This is how I've grown up
This is how I deal
This is the only thing that's real to me

Oh you think that, you think that you know me?
Oh you think that, you think that you know?
You put him in a chair and say he's great
Then ya get right down to the god you made
You keep him up there so he could save ya
Then ya kick him out the very next day, yeah

You put him in a chair and say he's great
Then ya get right down to the god you made
You keep him up there so he could save ya
Then ya kick him out the very next day, yeah

This is the only thing I've got in my life
This is the only way to be alive
This place is all the people I've never had
This makes me crazy and it makes me mad

Oh you think that, you think that you know me?
Oh you think that, you think that you know?
You put him in a chair and say he's great
Then ya get right down to the god you made
You keep him up there so he could save ya
Then ya kick him out the very next day, yeah

And ya you put him in a chair and say he's great
Then ya get right down to the god you made
You keep him up there so he could save ya
Then ya kick him out the very next day, yeah

You put him in a chair and say he's great
Then ya get right down to the god you made

You keep him up there so he could save ya
Then ya kick him out the very

Overall Meaning

The song "Chair" by Sister Soleil is a powerful critique of organized religion and the expectations placed on individuals to conform and follow their faith blindly. The opening lines, "This is how I'm supposed to feel? This is how I'm supposed to feel about what I do? This is how I relate to you? This is how I get through," suggest that the singer feels pressure to conform to societal expectations and conform to the religious beliefs of those around them. The repeated refrain of "You put him in a chair and say he's great, Then ya get right down to the god you made" highlights the hypocrisy of organized religion, where leaders put themselves and their own interpretations of God above those of their followers. The lyrics suggest that rather than bringing people together, religion is instead used as a tool for control and manipulation.

The lines "This is the only thing I've got in my life, This is the only way to be alive, This place is all the people I've never had, This makes me crazy and it makes me mad" express the singer's frustration with the lack of meaningful connections in their life outside of religion. It highlights the danger of relying solely on religion for a sense of purpose and community, as it can lead to feelings of isolation and even mental illness. Overall, the song serves as a warning against blindly following religious leaders and encourages individuals to question their faith and beliefs.

Line by Line Meaning

This is how I'm supposed to feel?
Am I supposed to feel this way?

This is how I'm supposed to feel about what I do?
Is this how I should feel about my actions?

This is how I relate to you?
This is how I connect with you.

This is how I get through
This is how I cope.

Oh you think that, you think that you know me?
Do you really know me?

You put him in a chair and say he's great
You elevate someone and praise them highly.

Then ya get right down to the god you made
But then you focus on your own creation/ideology.

This is how I move on
This is how I progress.

This is how I've grown up
This is how I've matured.

This is how I deal
This is my coping mechanism.

This is the only thing that's real to me
This is the only thing that feels authentic to me.