Sisters O Sisters (Ft Le Tigre
Yoko Ono Lyrics


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O sisters, O sisters, let’s stand up right now
It’s never too late to start from the start

Sisters, sisters
Sisters, sisters

Wisdom, O wisdom, that’s what we ask for
And yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to ask
Freedom, O freedom, that’s what we fight for
And yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to fight

Sisters, sisters
Sisters, sisters

Freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom
Freedom, freedom

New world, O new world, that’s what we live for
And yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to live

Sisters, sisters
Sisters, sisters





Sisters, sisters
Sisters, sisters

Overall Meaning

The song "Sisters O Sisters" by Yoko Ono and Le Tigre is a call to action for women to stand up and fight for their rights. The lyrics encourage women to start anew, to learn to ask for wisdom and to fight for freedom. Throughout the song, the repetitions of "sisters, sisters" create a sense of unity and solidarity among women. The song empowers women and urges them to fight for a new world where they can live freely and equally.


The first few lines of the song, "O sisters, O sisters, let's stand up right now, It's never too late to start from the start," emphasize the need for immediate action. It's a reminder that it's never too late to start fighting for what we believe in, and that we can start to make a change right now. The repeated line "Sisters, sisters" calls for women to come together and support each other in their fight for equality.


The focus on freedom throughout the song is especially significant. Women have been denied basic rights and freedoms for centuries, and it's essential that they continue to fight for their freedom. The line "Freedom, O freedom, that's what we fight for" highlights this struggle, and the repetition of "freedom" emphasizes its importance. Overall, "Sisters O Sisters" is a powerful feminist anthem that inspires women to stand up, fight, and create a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

O sisters, O sisters, let's stand up right now
Let's take a firm stance and start making a change


It's never too late to start from the start
It's never too late to begin anew and make a difference


Wisdom, O wisdom, that's what we ask for
We are seeking knowledge and insight to guide us


And yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to ask
We need to speak up and ask for what we need


Freedom, O freedom, that's what we fight for
We are fighting for our right to be free from oppression


And yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to fight
We need to stand up for ourselves and fight for our rights


New world, O new world, that's what we live for
We're striving for a better world and a brighter future


And yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to live
We must learn to live our lives to the fullest and make the most of our time here




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YOKO ONO

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Comments from YouTube:

MirandaZ2000

Wow, LOVE this version. I loved the original too, but this is really awesome.

Amy Chi

This song is so fucking EMPOWERING! Yoko Ono and Le Tigre, what a team!

bckm54

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! "Women United Will Never Be Defeated!!" I remember that from the marches I participated in in the 70s and 80s for womens' rights...

jumpyourbone

i dig it!!!

CrazedPeeling

Me too! Kathleen is soooo cool

Bridget Bowie

i love this

Dizzy Lizzie

Okay, don't hate on me for asking this, but Yoko Ono's the only one SINGING on this track, right? Not Le Tigre.

joanna112

is this an old song of her? or is this remixed?

CrazedPeeling

lol it is pretty great huh?

CrazedPeeling

@DizzyDior12 Yup, pretty sure. Le Tigre is only doing the chants and speaking.

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