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Artist/Band: 10,000 Maniacs
Lyrics for Song: My Sister Rose
Lyrics for Album: Trilogy [2005]



Big, big plans are being made

For my sister's wedding day

We'll have a ball at the Sons of Roma Hall

Family, friends come one and all



First the best man make a toast

to Rocky and my sister Rose

"A life a years, free of tears

Bottom's up and lots of luck"



Polka, tango everyone

Cha-cha, mambo

Rose and Rock alone

Frankie Rizzo and his combo play on



Single girls all hear the call

Form a crowd at the back wall

And when the bouquet flies each one tries

To be the best catch and next year's bride



Uncle Sam and uncle Joe

Take their places in a row

They're standing by side to side

For dollar dances with the bride



Polka, tango everyone

Cha-cha, mambo

Rose and Rock alone

"He's a banker, she'll be well off now"



Sister Rose take your mother's place

Trade your home and your maiden name

For a list of vows and a veil of lace

Made a wife of you today



Now they cut the five-tier cake

"That Colucci, he can bake"

A frosted tower of sugar and flour

for the couple of the hour



Polka, tango everyone

Cha-cha, mambo

Rose and Rock alone

"She was born to wear that gown"



Sister Rose take your mother's place

Trade your home and your maiden name

For a list of vows and a veil of lace

Made a wife of you today

But you're my sister Rose the same


About My Sister Rose

"My Sister Rose" by 10,000 Maniacs, featured on the 2005 Trilogy album, stands as a poignant exploration of familial bonds and the complexities of sibling relationships. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of folk-rock and indie sensibilities, utilizing acoustic instrumentation to underscore its emotional narrative. Released during a period where the group revisited their catalog with new arrangements, the song reflects their continued commitment to storytelling through music. Its inclusion on Trilogy highlights the enduring appeal of their work, capturing the raw vulnerability characteristic of their discography. The recording serves as a testament to the band's ability to translate personal themes into universal anthems that resonate with listeners across generations.


Album Lyrics: Trilogy [2005]


10,000 Maniacs
"Trilogy [2005]"


1. A Campfire Song
2. Candy Everybody Wants
3. Cherry Tree
4. Circle Dream
5. City Of Angels
6. Don't Talk
7. Dust Bowl
8. Eat For Two
9. Eden
10. Few And Far Between
11. Gold Rush Brides
12. Gun Shy
13. Hateful Hate
14. Headstrong
15. Hey Jack Kerouac
16. How You've Grown
17. I'm Not The Man
18. If You Intend
19. Jezebel
20. Jubilee
21. Like The Weather
22. My Sister Rose
23. Noah's Dove
24. Peace Train
25. Poison In The Well
26. Stockton Gala Days
27. These Are Days
28. Tolerance
29. Trouble Me
30. Verdi Cries
31. What's The Matter Here?
32. You Happy Puppet