Sister Moonshine by Supertramp - Lyrics and Translation

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Sister Moonshine

Supertramp

Sister Moonshine

Song bySupertramp

in AlbumCrisis? What Crisis?

Ooo-when I was a small boy,

Well, I could see the magic in a day,

But, now I'm just a poor boy,

Well, maybe it's the price you have to pay,

If you lock your dreams away

If no-one wants to listen.

What's the story,

I wish I'd been a minstrel,

Just think of all the maidens I could call,

Oh-I wish I'd been a gypsy,

Then maybe I could read the crystal ball,

'Cause surrounded by these walls,

Just makes me feel uneasy.

I said hey, Sister Moonshine

Won't you send me a little sun

I said hey, Sister moonshine

Who's a stranger to everyone.

So, -MAKE US ALL LAUGH-

Make us all cry

-MAKE US ALL GIVE-

Make us all try

Give us a secret, show us the light,

Well, strike up the music, light up the sky.Mmm-If I was a lion,

Well, I could be the king off all the plains,

Mmm-If is was an eagle,

Well, maybe I could fly above the rains,

Oh, fly above the pain

But, I know I'm only foolin'

I said hey, Sister Moonshine,

Won't you send me a little sun,

I said hey, Sister Moonshine,

Who's a stranger to everyone.

So, -MAKE US ALL LAUGH-

Make us all cry,

-MAKE US ALL GIVE-

Make us all cry,

I said hey, Sister Moonshine

I said hey, Sister Moonshine,

I said hey, said hey

I said hey, I said hey Sister Moonshine.

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Sister Moonshine by Supertramp is a reflective and philosophical song that delves into themes of disillusionment with materialism and the search for deeper meaning in life. The lyrics poetically express a yearning for simplicity and a connection with nature and the essence of what truly matters. The 'moonshine' serves as a metaphor for enlightenment and clarity in understanding life's purpose. Key moments in the song include lines that critique the pursuit of wealth and the emptiness it brings, juxtaposed with the serene and liberating imagery of nature. Overall, the song encourages listeners to find solace in the natural world and to seek genuine happiness beyond superficial pursuits.

Ooo-when I was a small boy,

Well, I could see the magic in a day,

But, now I'm just a poor boy,

Well, maybe it's the price you have to pay,

If you lock your dreams away

If no-one wants to listen.

What's the story,

I wish I'd been a minstrel,

Just think of all the maidens I could call,

Oh-I wish I'd been a gypsy,

Then maybe I could read the crystal ball,

'Cause surrounded by these walls,

Just makes me feel uneasy.

I said hey, Sister Moonshine

Won't you send me a little sun

I said hey, Sister moonshine

Who's a stranger to everyone.

So, -MAKE US ALL LAUGH-

Make us all cry

-MAKE US ALL GIVE-

Make us all try

Give us a secret, show us the light,

Well, strike up the music, light up the sky.Mmm-If I was a lion,

Well, I could be the king off all the plains,

Mmm-If is was an eagle,

Well, maybe I could fly above the rains,

Oh, fly above the pain

But, I know I'm only foolin'

I said hey, Sister Moonshine,

Won't you send me a little sun,

I said hey, Sister Moonshine,

Who's a stranger to everyone.

So, -MAKE US ALL LAUGH-

Make us all cry,

-MAKE US ALL GIVE-

Make us all cry,

I said hey, Sister Moonshine

I said hey, Sister Moonshine,

I said hey, said hey

I said hey, I said hey Sister Moonshine.

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