Sadly it showed up at entirely the wrong time for marketabillity and never acheived the fame it deserved. However even 10 years later it still sounds fresh and unique!
sister
Sulfur Lyrics
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There was not many words between heaven and storm
Mister has notified an emotional shock
For only screaming twice 'cause his head turned to rock
Ejected from a jail
Where we spent some time
Ticking every second
When devil comes along
To crack up your back
Turn my head into a stone
And everything went black
I know what you are thinking by the sound of your voice
2.25 of nicotine and after we lost
To hell what you can get
It is inside your drink
Terrified by pleasure
We know what you think
I walk up the block,
Holding you in my hand
You're my little mister,
My little grain of sand
Follow me till murder without any demand
For a fine disorder,
We get you till the end
Never coming back, you're never coming back
You're never coming back, you're never coming back
Never coming back, you're never coming back
You're Never coming back, you're never coming back
Never coming back, you're never coming back
Never coming back, you're never coming back
Never coming back, you're never coming back
Never coming back, you're never coming back
Never! Never! Never!
The lyrics to Sulfur’s song “Sister” are cryptic and hard to decipher. The song seems to be addressing someone whom the singer has known since birth, perhaps a sibling or a close friend. The opening line, “I’ve been inside of you since the day you were born” is a metaphor for their connection and familiarity. The next lines suggest that there was some kind of conflict or tension between them - “there was not many words between heaven and storm”. The third line mentions an emotional shock caused by someone called “Mister”, which made them scream twice, turning their head into rock. This could imply that they’ve experienced some kind of trauma that has numbed them to further pain.
In the next verse, the singer describes a jail that they were ejected from, possibly a metaphorical one. They describe the feeling of time passing slowly (“ticking every second”) and a sense of unease (“crawling up my spine”). The arrival of the devil seems to be a turning point of sorts, as it causes a physical reaction that turns their head into stone and makes everything go black. The third verse is even more cryptic, with references to nicotine and a loss. It’s unclear who or what they lost, but they seem to be resigned to going to hell in exchange for pleasure. The chorus repeats the phrase “you’re never coming back” several times, perhaps suggesting that whatever connection the singer had with this person is gone for good.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been inside of you since the day you were born
I have been a part of you from birth
There was not many words between heaven and storm
There were few words said during difficult times
Mister has notified an emotional shock
A man has experienced a traumatic event
For only screaming twice 'cause his head turned to rock
His distress was so overwhelming that he was unable to speak
Ejected from a jail
Released from confinement
Where we spent some time
Where we were living for a period
Ticking every second
Counting every moment
And crawling up my spine
A feeling of intense fear
When devil comes along
When temptation presents itself
To crack up your back
To lure you into sin
Turn my head into a stone
Overwhelming emotions that render you numb
And everything went black
The situation seemed hopeless
I know what you are thinking by the sound of your voice
I can tell what you are really feeling by the tone of your voice
2.25 of nicotine and after we lost
A reference to a cigarette that did not bring the desired effect
To hell what you can get
What you think you want may lead to negative consequences
It is inside your drink
The source of your problems is within you
Terrified by pleasure
Being fearful of what brings happiness
We know what you think
We are aware of your true intentions
I walk up the block
I am walking down the street
Holding you in my hand
Having you close to me
You're my little mister
You are someone I care about deeply
My little grain of sand
An important and irreplaceable part of my life
Follow me till murder without any demand
Follow me blindly without questioning, even if it leads to harm
For a fine disorder
A dangerous and destructive plan
We get you till the end
We will continue to pursue our goal no matter what
Never coming back, you're never coming back
There is no turning back
Never!
Absolutely not!
Contributed by Nicholas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.