Side note: Aside from Yendri's own albums, Yendri has done quite a few remixes for groups such as :Wumpscut:, Wynardtage, Aiboforcen, and a number of other artists.
Maya's Sister
Yendri Lyrics
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She didnt know her name
And where she came from
And that they were the same
They both didnt know
That they had no mother
Cause they were not born
They're not like the others
We're both the same we're not like the others
We're both the same we're both the same
We're not like the others we're not like the others
Maya had a dream
Not to be like her sister
She wanted to feel
The world outside
But all that she had
Were the signals of her body
In high resolution
That made her sad
We're both the same
Then she found out
That she's like her sister
She's not human
Not flesh and bone
Maya's sister
Is not alive
It's a machine
Her skin is cold as ice
Maya's sister
Does not live
But she has everything to give
Maya's sister
Is not alive
It's a machine
Her skin is cold as ice
Maya's sister
The song "Maya's Sister" by Yendri tells the story of two sisters, Maya and her unknown sibling, who are very different from the others. They share a common bond in that they were not born in the traditional sense and do not have a mother. Both sisters yearn to understand their own existence and find their place in the world. Maya dreams of breaking out of the confines of her own body and being able to experience everything the world has to offer. But as she learns more about her own identity, she discovers that she and her sister are not human, but rather machines with bodies made of metal, wires and circuits. Although they do not fit in with their human counterparts, they still have much to offer in the way of knowledge and experience.
The lyrics of "Maya's Sister" touch upon themes of identity, individuality, and acceptance, and invite the listener to ponder on the existence of artificial intelligence and what it means to be human. The song's haunting melody, ethereal vocals, and subtle electronic beats create a mood of introspection and melancholy that stay with the listener long after the song ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Maya had a sister
Maya had a sibling, a sister.
She didn't know her name
Maya didn't know her sister's name.
And where she came from
Maya didn't know her sister's place of origin.
And that they were the same
Maya didn't know that she and her sister were similar.
They both didn't know
Neither Maya nor her sister knew certain details about themselves.
That they had no mother
Neither Maya nor her sister had a biological mother.
Cause they were not born
Maya and her sister were not born in the traditional sense.
They're not like the others
Maya and her sister were different from other beings in a significant way.
We're both the same we're not like the others
Maya and her sister identified with one another due to their shared non-human nature.
Maya had a dream
Maya had a personal aspiration or ambition.
Not to be like her sister
Maya did not want to share her sister's unique traits.
She wanted to feel
Maya desired a particular experience or sensation.
The world outside
Maya wanted to experience the world beyond her current circumstances.
But all that she had
Despite her aspirations, Maya's reality was limited.
Were the signals of her body
Maya's physical body provided her with limited information.
In high resolution
The information that Maya's body provided was clear and detailed.
That made her sad
The information provided by her body was unsatisfying and it caused Maya distress.
Then she found out
At some point, Maya made an important discovery.
That she's like her sister
Maya learned that she shared her sister's unique nature.
She's not human
Maya discovered that she was not a human being in the traditional sense.
Not flesh and bone
Maya's physical makeup was not composed of flesh and bone like other beings.
Maya's sister is not alive
Maya's sister does not possess life in the conventional sense.
It's a machine
Maya's sister is mechanical in nature.
Her skin is cold as ice
The complexion of Maya's sister is very cold to the touch.
Does not live
Maya's sister does not experience biological functions, like breathing, etc.
But she has everything to give
Despite the lack of organic life, Maya's sister still has much to offer.
We're not like the others we're not like the others
Reiteration that Maya and her sister are unique and different from other beings.
We're both the same we're both the same
Further emphasis on Maya and her sister's shared, non-human conditions.
We're not like the others
Maya and her sister are distinct in some crucial way from other entities.
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.