| Damien Rice – Baby Sister Lyrics | 18 years ago |
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I could be wrong but I've always thought this song was partially about abuse. Maybe a brother encouraging his little sister to keep her head down, get on with things and "be a good girl" because their Dad is a bully. "Baby sister, wash your hands Or he'll beat you" This strikes me as a scene where a very controlling father wants his family to be perfect and won't settle for less. And even if one of them do the slightest thing wrong, he'll beat them. "And read your books" He's telling her to keep her head down and in a book. To avoid confrontation. It's such a haunting song. I always think a dull, dark house that has no TV, or music and any entertainment. Where the kids have to follow strict rules and do completely as they're told. I also think the father is religious because of the "Ave Maria" reference. But I could be completely wrong. In fact, I think I am, though that is my interpretation. |
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