Lyrics
Sister I don't hear you speak
Unresponsiveness or silence from the sister; a lack of communication.
Sister I don't see you seek
An inability to perceive the sister's efforts or intentions.
Oh sister in the eldest rite
Reference to ancient rituals or traditions involving the sister.
Sister you are jeopardized tonight
The sister is in danger or facing a threat tonight.
We see the keeper come
Anticipation of a guardian or protector arriving.
Arabia
Reference to Arabia, possibly symbolizing a distant or exotic place.
Brother can't you talk to me
Desire for communication from the brother.
And brother won't you learn to see
Encouragement for the brother to gain insight or understanding.
Oh brother this is not my war
Claiming that the conflict is not the brother's own.
But brother who do you think you're dying for
Questioning the purpose or cause the brother is willing to die for.
We see the keeper come
Anticipation of the keeper's arrival again.
Arabia
Reiteration of the reference to Arabia.
A great big veil, a great big tale
Describing significant elements or aspects related to a veil and a tale.
A great big lie, a great big bale
Highlighting a large lie or deception associated with a bale.
A great big veil, a great big tale
Repetition of the concept of a significant veil and tale.
A great big place, a great big jail
Describing a substantial place that functions as a metaphorical jail.
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