Soul Sister
Trainሁ Lyrics
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Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brains
I knew I wouldn't forget you
And so I went and let you blow my mind
Your sweet moving
The smell of you in every single dream I dream
I knew when we collided you're the one I have decided
Hey soul sister, ain't that mister mister on the radio, stereo
The way you move ain't fair you know
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
Heeey heeeey heeeey
Just in time, I'm so glad you have a one track mind le me
You gave my life direction
A game show love connection, we can't deny
I'm so obsessed
My heart is bound to beat right out my untrimmed chest
I believe in you, like a virgin, you're Madonna
And I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind
Hey soul sister, ain't that mister mister on the radio, stereo
The way you move ain't fair you know
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
Well you can cut a rug
Watching you is the only drug I need
So gangster, I'm so thug
You're the only one I'm dreaming of
You see I can be myself now finally
In fact there's nothing I can't be
I want the world to see you'll be with me
Hey soul sister, ain't that mister mister on the radio, stereo
The way you move ain't fair you know
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
Heeey heeeey heeeeey (tonight)
Heeey heeeey heeeeey (tonight)
The lyrics to "Soul Sister" by Train seem to describe an intense attraction to someone else, with such intense feelings that the singer of the song appears to almost be losing control of their own mind and body. The opening line, "Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brains," is a vivid and detailed image that clearly conveys the physicality of this attraction. The memory of this other person, a woman referred to as "soul sister," seems to dominate the singer's thoughts even when they are dreaming, suggesting an all-consuming desire for this person.
The song's chorus seems to focus on the irresistible force of this physical attraction. The repeated refrain of "Hey soul sister, ain't that mister mister on the radio, stereo / The way you move ain't fair you know / Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight" reinforces the sense that the singer is completely enamored of this other person and can't take their eyes or thoughts off of her.
Overall, "Soul Sister" reads like a passionate and intense love letter to a person who has completely overtaken the singer's thoughts and feelings. The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus help to convey the urgency of these emotions and make the song irresistible to listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Heeey heeeey heeeeey
Opening of the song, no specific meaning.
Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brains
Memories of the past encounters with her have left a permanent mark on the songwriter's brain.
I knew I wouldn't forget you
The songwriter always knew that the memories of the girl will never leave him.
And so I went and let you blow my mind
The songwriter gave in to the girl's charm and allowed himself to be mesmerized by her.
Your sweet moving
The girl's manner of moving is graceful and irresistible.
The smell of you in every single dream I dream
The girl's fragrance leaves a lasting impression on the songwriter's dreams.
I knew when we collided you're the one I have decided
The moment they met, the songwriter knew that she was the one he wanted.
Who's one of my kind
The songwriter feels like the girl is one of a kind and he is lucky to have found her.
Hey soul sister, ain't that mister mister on the radio, stereo
The songwriter is listening to the radio and makes a playful reference to the girl being as famous as the singer on the radio.
The way you move ain't fair you know
The songwriter finds the girl's moves so smooth and effortless, it's not fair to others.
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss a single thing you do tonight
The songwriter wants to be present for every moment with the girl tonight.
Just in time, I'm so glad you have a one track mind le me
The songwriter is happy that the girl is focused on him alone.
You gave my life direction
The girl has helped the songwriter find direction in his life.
A game show love connection, we can't deny
Their relationship feels like it was destined, like a successful game show match.
I'm so obsessed
The songwriter admits to being obsessed with the girl.
My heart is bound to beat right out my untrimmed chest
The songwriter's heart beats out of his chest because of his love for the girl.
I believe in you, like a virgin, you're Madonna
The songwriter believes in the girl like the world believed in Madonna when she first came on the scene.
And I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind
The songwriter will always strive to make the girl feel amazed and impressed.
Well you can cut a rug
The girl is a great dancer.
Watching you is the only drug I need
The songwriter is addicted to watching the girl.
So gangster, I'm so thug
The songwriter feels hip and cool around the girl.
You're the only one I'm dreaming of
The girl is the only one the songwriter dreams of.
You see I can be myself now finally
The songwriter feels like he can be himself around the girl.
In fact there's nothing I can't be
The songwriter feels like he can accomplish anything with the girl by his side.
I want the world to see you'll be with me
The songwriter wants the world to see that he has found the perfect partner in the girl.
Heeey heeeey heeeeey (tonight)
Reiteration of the opening of the song.
Heeey heeeey heeeeey (tonight)
Reiteration of the opening of the song.
Contributed by Brooklyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mbparsonmbp
When you're a 2000 kid so you just randomly get that mermory of a song so you listen to it and then fall in a rabbit hole of throwback songs
@krishnasudhan6117
SAME!!!!
@zachchetty675
Me too
@matthewmykoo9267
Tru sh!t
@freezyjv6262
mbparsonmbp u ever heard king of Leon need somebody
@mbparsonmbp
@@freezyjv6262 no I haven't
@tzurangvalleyschoolwatiyim3079
This is the most nostalgic song,brings back all the memories
@jamiechalmerss
Definitely that and I’m yours
@oreogami4459
Omg you are from 2020? WOW
@blutide
True