sister
Young Fathers Lyrics


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Terrified and little, she grabs my hand to settle
Uniformed hero, scared of jagged nettles
Incoming sounds, think its heavy metal
Cohesive and loud, engines roaring like a lion
On the white and yellow lines
We're standing before the red line and im thinking, not now
Figure standing in the middle dressed in all yellow
With his hat down and a stop sign
He shouts come now

Waterfalls appear in the centrefold
Bite ya lady with ya teeth like an animal
Like the desert in the night it gets cold
To get the credit scan the barcode
The bossy mama discipline and her comforts
Respiratory food and water the constructs
Rival sib-a-lings Technicolor dream coat
Sister let me have some sugar in my porridge oats

Don't let your sister go

Living happy godless gimmick
Power poison million dollar
Ocean walking knowing hoping
Freezing leaving greedy coward
Brother mother mixer father
Clapping other shifting colour
Trailing fading looking making
Combat warning picture witness
Loser chooser giving testing
Woman turning silent hustle
Future level jacket ratchet
Chemist scumbag cliche friendly
Defect reflect process precious
Answer statement simple aiming
Target easy virus control
Image changing wasting





Don't let your sister go

Overall Meaning

The song Sister by Young Fathers seems to be about the singer's protectiveness and love for his sister. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a situation where the singer and his sister are standing near a railroad crossing that is about to be crossed by a train. The singer seems to be guarding his sister from any potential danger by holding her tightly, while talking about sounds and movements of the train. They are about to cross the red line, but an official in yellow uniform stops them and tells them to wait.


However, the song also goes beyond just a literal interpretation, as the lyrics also contain some abstract imagery about waterfalls, black and white lines, and animalistic desires. It's not entirely clear how these lines fit into the story of the singer and his sister, but they add a layer of surrealism and mystery to the song. In the final lines, the singer implores the listener to not let their sister go, which reinforces the idea that the song is about protecting those we love.


Overall, the lyrics of Sister are beautifully written and filled with rich descriptions and metaphors. The song seems to convey a mix of fear, love, and vulnerability, and the vivid lyrics make it easy for the listener to imagine themselves in the situation.


Line by Line Meaning

Terrified and little, she grabs my hand to settle
The singer comforts his scared and anxious sister by holding her hand


Uniformed hero, scared of jagged nettles
The person who appears to be a hero is also scared of small, harmless things


Incoming sounds, think its heavy metal
Loud and abrasive sounds are approaching, and they sound like heavy metal music


Cohesive and loud, engines roaring like a lion
The sounds are unified and loud, like the roar of a lion


On the white and yellow lines
The singer and his sister are standing on the road markings that divide lanes


We're standing before the red line and im thinking, not now
They are about to cross a dangerous line, and the singer is thinking that this is not the right time for that


Figure standing in the middle dressed in all yellow
A person wearing all yellow is standing in the middle of the road


With his hat down and a stop sign
The person is holding a sign that says to stop, and has his hat covering his face


He shouts come now
The person is ordering them to come to him immediately


Waterfalls appear in the centrefold
Images of waterfalls are seen in the center of something


Bite ya lady with ya teeth like an animal
The singer is telling someone to bite their lover like an animal would


Like the desert in the night it gets cold
The desert can be very cold at night, just like the feeling of loneliness and emptiness in one's life


To get the credit scan the barcode
To get acknowledgment, follow the accepted procedure


The bossy mama discipline and her comforts
The strict but caring mother provides discipline and comfort


Respiratory food and water the constructs
Air, food, and water are the essentials for life


Rival sib-a-lings Technicolor dream coat
Sibling rivalry and competition for attention and recognition


Sister let me have some sugar in my porridge oats
The singer is asking his sister to share her sweetener for his food


Don't let your sister go
The repeated phrase warns to not leave family behind or out of sight


Living happy godless gimmick
Living life without faith or belief might seem enjoyable but is ultimately shallow and meaningless


Power poison million dollar
The pursuit of power and wealth can be toxic and dangerous


Ocean walking knowing hoping
Navigating life's challenges and uncertainties with confidence and optimism


Freezing leaving greedy coward
Choosing to abandon others in a time of need for personal gain is a cowardly and selfish act


Brother mother mixer father
Family members with various roles in one's life


Clapping other shifting colour
Applauding and supporting others who are different from oneself


Trailing fading looking making
Persisting to achieve something, even if the progress is slow and the goal seems far away


Combat warning picture witness
Fighting against warning signs and seeing the consequences of one's actions


Loser chooser giving testing
Deciding who or what to give one's time and resources, and testing to see what works and what doesn't


Woman turning silent hustle
Women who have to remain silent and work hard to achieve success and recognition


Future level jacket ratchet
New styles and trends for the future


Chemist scumbag cliche friendly
People who are fake or stereotypical, and those who are dishonest and unethical despite their profession


Defect reflect process precious
Recognizing and fixing errors or imperfections, and realizing how valuable and important something is


Answer statement simple aiming
Providing straightforward and honest answers, and having clear goals and intentions


Target easy virus control
Easy things can be targets for viruses or other malicious activities


Image changing wasting
Changing one's appearance or persona without good reason can be a waste of time and resources




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALLOYSIOUS MASSAQUOI, GRAHAM HASTINGS, KAYUS BANKOLE

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Comments from YouTube:

@marcsaturnino1041

There are so many bands out with millions of views that don’t have a milligram of this talent. Something is wrong with the industry. These guys are just artistically raw to core. Cannot praise them enough.

@e.priest8937

Its the people who cant hear it. The industry responds to demand. It's the good tho

@Phoennix3

Cannot sing praise high enough about this group. They are so into what they are doing.. And so should you be. I know I am.

@fionaglen3712

fuck yes these guys make me proud of Edinburgh - happy that my hometown can produce such an exciting group

@blandinanyilas4515

I'm impressed so much by your music. Raw energy is touching all my senses while watching the clips and listening to the music.
Thank you guys!💙❤💙

@YukoYoshikane82

So powerful so strong so groovy
I'm glad I've met their music

@adamrandles4055

Just got tickets to see massive attack and noticed these young fathers were supporting... They're quality.

@keasyman7084

+Adam Randles
Mega Qual.


I was tempted to buy Tickets for MA myself only to see YF's.

@redword2007

+Adam Randles Brixton?

@adamrandles4055

Yes siree

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