Cry Little Sister
The Lost Brothers Lyrics

A last fire will rise behind those eyes
The singer senses a strong, intense emotion in the person's eyes, as if there is an internal fire manifesting through their expression.

Black house will rock, blind boys don't lie
There is something ominous happening, as if a dark force is coming to shake things up, and the people involved cannot deny it.

Immortal fear, that voice so clear
There is a deep terror that feels ancient and never-ending, and it is articulated in a way that is unmistakable and haunting.

Through broken walls, that scream I hear
Despite being separated by barriers, whether physical or emotional, the artist can still hear the cries coming from a place of vulnerability and pain.

Cry, little sister thou shall not fall
The artist is addressing someone they care about, imploring them to express their emotions without letting them defeat her.

Come, come to your brother thou shall not die
The singer offers a source of comfort to the person they care about, promising that they will not let harm come to them.

Unchain me, sister thou shall not fear
The singer is asking for the person's trust and guaranteeing that they will not hurt them.

Love is with your brother thou shall not kill
The artist is asking the person to let go of anger and negativity, assuring them that their love will be enough to get through whatever challenges they face.

Blue masquerade, strangers look on
The people around them put up a facade and behave like they do not understand or see the suffering happening right in front of them.

When will they learn this loneliness?
The artist is pointing out how people often fail to see the depth of someone's loneliness and how it contributes to their struggles.

Temptation heat beats like a drum
There is something alluring and dangerous present, causing the tempers and desires to rise uncontrollably.

Deep in your veins, I will not lie
The artist acknowledges there is a desire that runs deep in the other person, and will not deny the attraction or the pull towards the artist.

My Shangri-Las, I can't forget why you were mine
The singer is reflecting on a time when they felt like they had found their own paradise, with people they loved and who loved him back. He cannot forget who he was with them.

I need you now
The singer expresses how much he relies on the support of his loved ones in times of need.