Cry Little Sister (Gerard McMann Cover) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by devilslittlesister 

Cover art for Cry Little Sister (Gerard McMann Cover) lyrics by Aiden

I love the way WiL's voice sounds in this. In a way, it's almost not typical Aiden music, but in a way it isn't something so completely out of the norm for them that you're left wondering just what the hell is that band doing? It's beautiful lyrically, vocally and musically, sort of melancholy. And... Kind of creepy as well. I think the meaning must either be very deep or I am very stupid because I couldn't even begin to interpret it. It looks to be about love and loss on the surface, but never trust the outer shell. Reading certain parts, I am forced to wonder if it isn't about incest. Examine these lines and tell me if it isn't at all plausible.

"Cry, little sister (Thou shall not fall) Come to your brother (Thou shall not die) Unchain me, sister (Thou shall not fear) Love is with your brother (Thou shall not kill)"

"I can't forget Why you were mine I need you now"

This is a disturbing yet exceptionally thought provoking composition. It is certainly about pain of loss or yearning as sung the way the main vocals are in the original.There is a marked degree of conflict occurring between the main vocals and that of the chorus. There is a command made...then a reply. The brother tries to tempt her but she unwaveringly retorts with commandment-like statements. There is a moral struggle. Do you know what Shagri-La is? It is a mythical place of bliss and delight. I don't think your assumptions are the least bit awry when it comes to an incestuous...