Sisters
The Church · Other Songs - The Church
Silence in the dappled moonlight
Sleeping cat and dying fire
Embers of the past conspire
All her books are closed and scattered
And she feels that nothing matters to her
Outside this dream her sister frequents
Like a cobweb catching fragments
She approaches like a vision
She says, "Anna, do you hear me?"
But the picture's always shuttered
All the distant thoughts that flutter to her
I can see them all, I can hear them call
And as she falls I lean to say goodbye
Breathing all the wasted hours
Talking to the dying flowers
Dwarfed by spires and tangled towers
We don't ask the reason why
Anna comes and goes in shadows
Paintings of the open windows
Her photograph is always faded
Her sister's eyes are blank and shaded
Don't you understand her science
Merging in a strange alliance to her
We're together in the future
You and I and her together
All our fated are intermingled
We are plural, we are single
We are leaving for a meeting
And last seen the weather sleeting for her
Sisters - The Church
The Church's 'Sisters' stands as a defining track within their expansive catalog of psychedelic rock and art rock. Recorded during the band's prolific era in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the song exemplifies their signature sound, characterized by intricate guitar work, driving rhythms, and a distinct blend of folk and rock influences. Often associated with their album 'The Church' and subsequent releases, the track showcases the band's ability to craft complex, atmospheric compositions that have become staples in their live performances. The song reflects the broader movement of alternative rock emerging in the United States, utilizing layered instrumentation and a moody aesthetic that continues to resonate with fans of the genre. Its enduring presence in their discography highlights the band's commitment to pushing musical boundaries while maintaining a cohesive artistic identity.