Sister
Mysterious Depths Unveiled: Holly McNarland's 'Sister' Explained
Lyrics
He's gone miles high
Expresses that someone, possibly a male figure, has achieved a state of being "miles high," suggesting a heightened or altered state, perhaps emotionally or mentally.
Is he going miles higher?
Raises a question about whether this person is continuing to elevate or intensify their current state of being "miles high."
He's gone miles high
Reiterates that the person is indeed in a state described as "miles high."
Isn't that your sister climbing in the window?
Raises the question of whether the sister of the listener is present and engaged in a certain activity.
Tapping on the glass hoping that you'll open
Depicts the sister trying to get the attention of the listener, possibly seeking assistance or connection.
Easy does it easy are you standing down now?
Asks if the listener is taking it easy and suggests a need to relax or de-escalate a situation.
Hands under water taking her down in town
Describes a situation where someone's hands are submerged in water, possibly metaphorical, and taking someone (possibly the sister) down in town, suggesting a complex or challenging circumstance.
He's gone miles high
Reiterates that the person has reached a state of being "miles high."
Is he going miles higher?
Raises a question about whether the person is continuing to elevate or intensify their current state of being "miles high."
He's gone miles high
Reiterates that the person is indeed in a state described as "miles high."
Isn't that your mother sleeping somewhere distant?
Poses a question about the presence of the listener's mother, possibly in a distant or removed location.
Watching from above counting all your whispers
Describes the mother watching from above and counting whispers, suggesting a vigilant and observant presence.
People pleasing lazy doesn't come around now
Characterizes someone as people-pleasing and lazy, and notes their absence or infrequency.
The only thing he needs is what he just cannot have
Suggests that the person desires something they cannot have, emphasizing unattainability.
Isn't that your sister?
Repeats the question about the presence of the listener's sister, creating emphasis and possibly indicating a recurring concern or situation.
Isn't that your sister?
-Isn't that your sister?
-Isn't that your sister?
-Isn't that your sister?
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