Sisters, O Sisters
John Lennon · Lennon - Signature Box [2010]
-"right on, sister!"
We lost our green land, we lost our clean air,
We lost our true wisdom and we live in despair.
O sisters, o sisters, let's stand up right now,
it's never too late to start from the start.
O wisdom, o wisdom, that's what we ask for,
and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to ask.
Wisdom, o wisdom, that's what we ask for,
that's what we live for no-oo-ow.
Wisdom, o wisdom, that's what we ask for,
that's what we live for no-oo-ow.
O sisters, o sisters, let's wake up right now,
it's never too late to shout from our hearts.
O freedom, o freedom, that's what we fight for,
and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to fight.
Freedom, o freedom, that's what we ask for,
that's what we live for no-oo-ow.
O freedom, o freedom, that's what we ask for,
that's what we live for no-oo-ow.
O sisters, o sisters, let's give up no more,
it's never too late to build a new world.
O new world, o new world, that's what we live for,
and, yes, my dear sisters, we must learn to live.
New world, o new world, that's what we live for,
that's what we must now learn to build.
O new world, o new world, that's what we live for,
that's what we must now learn to build.
New world, o new world, that's what we live for,
that's what we must now learn to build.
O new world, o new world, that's what we live for,
that's what we must now learn to build.
Sisters, O Sisters
John Lennon's "Sisters, O Sisters" stands as a poignant reflection on the shared burdens and triumphs of women, recorded during his prolific period in the late 1970s. While often associated with his solo work, this track captures the essence of his songwriting evolution, blending folk-rock sensibilities with a deep, empathetic perspective on gender dynamics. The recording appears within the curated "Lennon - Signature Box" collection, highlighting its significance in his later discography. Lennon's voice delivers a message of solidarity, urging female figures to recognize their interconnected struggles and strengths. The song's enduring appeal lies in its universal themes of sisterhood and resilience, making it a staple in discussions about Lennon's humanistic approach to music beyond his fame with The Beatles.