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Artist/Band: Sufjan Stevens
Lyrics for Song: I Went Dancing With My Sister
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Sufjan Stevens



We were, we were

We were lovers

We had no one

But armed puppets



We were touching

We were turning

We were eighteen

Get to learning



Saw your mother

At the river washing ribbons

Saw her sip, saw her sip the East River



I've seen laid men up and walking

I've seen deaf and dead men talking



And I have had enough of trouble

I've been paid in full and double



Barricade glass against the table

Break it farmers if you're, if you're able



I went dancing with my sister

Call her madam, call me mister



She wore a dress

It was nice and something

Underneath her dress was slipping



She did curse it, she did keep it

She said she did something stupid



I said: who's the master, Mira?

I can't kill or catch a fly dead



Point me in the right direction

Point me to the middle section



And I have had enough of trouble

I've been paid in full and double



Barricade glass against the table

Break it farmers if you're, if you're able



Barricade glass against the table

Break it farmers if you're, if you're, if you're able


I Went Dancing With My Sister

Sufjan Stevens' 'I Went Dancing With My Sister' stands as a poignant centerpiece in his discography, blending folk and indie rock with a narrative of familial connection and nostalgia. Recorded during the mid-2000s, the track exemplifies Stevens' signature ability to weave personal storytelling into lush, atmospheric arrangements. The song explores themes of sibling relationships and the passage of time, delivered with a vocal performance that balances intimacy with a sweeping, cinematic quality. It reflects the broader emotional landscape of his work from that era, where he frequently examined the complexities of family dynamics and memory. The recording captures a specific moment in his artistic evolution, showcasing his talent for creating music that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.


Album Lyrics: Other Songs - Sufjan Stevens


Sufjan Stevens
"Other Songs - Sufjan Stevens"


1. Away In A Manger
2. Borderline
3. Christmas In July
4. Decatur, Or, Round Of Applause For Your Stepmother!
5. Did I Make You Cry On Christmas Day? (Well, You Deserved It!)
6. Get Behind Me, Santa!
7. Hey Guys! It's Christmas Time!
8. I Went Dancing With My Sister
9. Joy! Joy! Joy!
10. Jupiter Winter
11. Marching Band
12. Satan's Saxophones
13. Sister Winter
14. Springfield, Or Bobby Got A Shadfly In His Hair
15. Star Of Wonder
16. The First Full Moon
17. The Little Drummer Boy
18. The Lord God Bird
19. The Owl And The Tanager
20. Waste Of What Your Kids Won't Have
21. Wolverine
22. You Are the Rake
23. A Holly Jolly Christmas
24. Auld Lang Syne
25. Did I Make You Cry On Christmas Day (Well, You Deserved It!)
26. Do You Hear What I Hear