This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
Sweet sister, can't you find the words to say?
Your mister, he don't hurt you the right way
In a dark room, I can see you shining bright
You don't have to tell me twice, it's alright
In a dark room, we can do just as we like
You're my sister, and this love is fucking right
Can you go home and look your best friend in the eye?
No, you can't go home after where you slept last night
In a dark room, I can see you shining bright
You don't have to tell me twice, it's alright
In a dark room, we can do just as we like
You're my sister, and this love is fucking right
In a dark room, I can see you shining bright
You don't have to tell me twice, I know it's alright
In a dark room, we will do just as we like
You're my sister, and this love is fucking right
Your mister, he don't hurt you the right way
In a dark room, I can see you shining bright
You don't have to tell me twice, it's alright
In a dark room, we can do just as we like
You're my sister, and this love is fucking right
Can you go home and look your best friend in the eye?
No, you can't go home after where you slept last night
In a dark room, I can see you shining bright
You don't have to tell me twice, it's alright
In a dark room, we can do just as we like
You're my sister, and this love is fucking right
In a dark room, I can see you shining bright
You don't have to tell me twice, I know it's alright
In a dark room, we will do just as we like
You're my sister, and this love is fucking right
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somewhere on pitchfork there was an interview with the band. they said it's not about incest.