Sister
Tellef Raabe feat. Sigrid Lyrics
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Our success
And distress
Now more is less
In our house we grew up as three
You broke free
Now lost at sea
Years apart are tearing on our hearts
And I′m sorry
You're my little sister
When the push comes to shove
Have no doubt
In my brotherly love
Never fear ′cos I promise I'll be there
When it matters
You're my little sister
When the push comes to shove
Have no doubt in my strong
Brotherly love
It′s been a long and longing year
When you′re not here
It is clear
I want you near
You're carelessness made you mature
And insecure
But we are sure
You will endure
Years apart are tearing on our hearts
And I′m sorry
You're my little sister
When the push comes to shove
Have no doubt
In my brotherly love
Never fear ′cos I promise I'll be there
When it matters
You′re my little sister
When the push comes to shove
Have no doubt
In my strong brotherly love
Sister... sister
Sister... sister
Sister, sister, sister, sister
Years apart are tearing on our hearts
And I'm sorry
You're my little sister
When the push comes to shove
Have no doubt
In my brotherly love
Never fear ′cos I promise I′ll be there
When it matters
You're my little sister
When the push comes to shove
Have no doubt
In my strong brotherly love
The song "Sister" sung by Tellef Raabe featuring Sigrid is a beautiful expression of sibling love and support. The lyrics talk about the experiences the siblings shared while growing up, the tough times they faced together, and how distance eventually separated them. The song communicates the sentiment of love and support that transcends the physical distance between the two. The chorus of the song is particularly impactful as it reassures the sister that her brother is always there for her in times of need.
The first verse talks about the strong bond the siblings share and how they navigated through both the good times and bad times in their lives. They shared their successes and distresses and supported each other like true siblings do. However, as they grew up, things changed, and the brother expresses regret about how the distance has impacted their relationship. But, he reassures his sister that their bond is unbreakable and promises to be there for her when she needs him.
The second verse is a reflection of how much the brother misses his sister and how her absence has created a void. The verse also acknowledges the growth that the sister has gone through over the years and highlights how she is now a mature and capable individual. The chorus is then repeated twice, emphasizing the love and support the brother has for his sister.
Line by Line Meaning
We shared so much in the wilderness
We have been through a lot together in the past
Our success
Our successful experiences
And distress
As well as our difficult experiences
Now more is less
We have grown apart and lost touch over time
In our house we grew up as three
We grew up with a sibling who is no longer around
You broke free
You have become more independent
Now lost at sea
You are struggling to find your way in the world
You still hold the key
You are still important to us and hold a special place in our hearts
Years apart are tearing on our hearts
The distance between us is causing emotional pain
And I'm sorry
I feel guilty and remorseful about the current state of our relationship
You're my little sister
You will always be my younger sibling
When the push comes to shove
When it really counts
Have no doubt
Be assured
In my brotherly love
That I care for you and will support you
Never fear 'cos I promise I'll be there
You can count on me to be there for you
When it matters
When you need me most
It's been a long and longing year
It has been a difficult and emotional year
When you're not here
When you are not with us
It is clear
It is obvious
I want you near
I miss having you close to me
Your carelessness made you mature
Your past mistakes have helped you grow up and become more responsible
And insecure
But you still have moments of uncertainty and doubt
But we are sure
We have faith in your abilities
You will endure
We know you can handle challenges and succeed
Sister... sister
A repetitive call to address the sibling by name
Years apart are tearing on our hearts
The emotional strain of being separated for so long
And I'm sorry
We feel guilty about letting the distance grow between us
You're my little sister
Our bond as siblings will never change
When the push comes to shove
When it is most important
Have no doubt
We are committed to your well-being
In my brotherly love
We love and care for you, no matter what
Never fear 'cos I promise I'll be there
A repeated assurance of support
When it matters
In times of need
You're my little sister
An affirming statement of our sibling relationship
When the push comes to shove
In times of crisis
Have no doubt
We are here for each other
In my strong brotherly love
Our bond as siblings is unbreakable
Writer(s): Tellef Raabe
Contributed by Gabriel M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.