The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Sista, Sista, why can't you see
That I'm a part of you
And you're a part of me
And all I want is just to be your friend
So Sista, Sista, won't you let me in
'cause all your life I have seen you grow
And yes you are, you're a beautiful woman,
And all I wanted is the best for you
Even though sometimes
My meaning gets confused
But all I can do is let you know
That I'll be there when ever you call
'cause I am your family
I am a part of you and you're a part of me, a part of me
So, Sista, Sista, do you feel alone
'cause the family's apart and brothers all left home,
And all you want is someone to talk to
But there's no-one there
I'm here, whenever you need me
I'm here, I am your family
I'm here, whenever you are down
All you got to do is look around
And there I am, and there I am
Know I don't get to see you much anymore
But all you got to do is give me a call
And there I'll be, yes I'll be there for you
You'll have someone to talk to
'cause I am your family
And I'm a part of you, and you're a part of me
There isn't a single thing I would not do
Give it all away for you
For you x8
That I'm a part of you
And you're a part of me
And all I want is just to be your friend
So Sista, Sista, won't you let me in
'cause all your life I have seen you grow
And yes you are, you're a beautiful woman,
And all I wanted is the best for you
Even though sometimes
My meaning gets confused
But all I can do is let you know
That I'll be there when ever you call
'cause I am your family
I am a part of you and you're a part of me, a part of me
So, Sista, Sista, do you feel alone
'cause the family's apart and brothers all left home,
And all you want is someone to talk to
But there's no-one there
I'm here, whenever you need me
I'm here, I am your family
I'm here, whenever you are down
All you got to do is look around
And there I am, and there I am
Know I don't get to see you much anymore
But all you got to do is give me a call
And there I'll be, yes I'll be there for you
You'll have someone to talk to
'cause I am your family
And I'm a part of you, and you're a part of me
There isn't a single thing I would not do
Give it all away for you
For you x8
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I absolutely love this song. Every time I hear it, I always cry. My brother lives far away from me, and we always grew up so close to each other. It helps me realize that even though he lives across the country, he is still and will always be there for me no matter how far away he is.