Sista Sista
Beverley Knight
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Oooh, oh sista, sista sista Sitting alone with her head full of empty thoughts Playing with time that she just doesn't have Dreaming that life is a stranger that brings you flowers Praying the dream is as real as she feels it is Dreams give you anything Knowing that chance could bring you to the other side Wanting her future there, feeling that love affaire With the other side [Chorus] Sista sista, better run, better fly Better weather on the other side Sista sista, stand up tall, don't you ever fall Sista sista, can't you hear my call? Over the bridge turning right at the stop sign Lives a woman who thinks as you do Watching the world through the glair of a tv-screen Wondering what's round the corner for you I would give anything, hoping that chance could bring me To the other side Soon as my thoughts are clear, one day I'll see you there On the other side [Chorus] Ooh, calling, calling Sista sista sista sista sista My sista [Chorus until fade]
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Written by: ROD GAMMONS, BEVERLEY KNIGHT, DAVID WOLINSKI
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9 facts about this song
Songwriting and RecordingBritish soul singer-songwriter Beverley Knight composed "Sista Sista" for herself as an ode to her kinships with women. This song was particularly dedicated to her older sister.
- "Sista Sista" was produced by Knight and Steve Anthony, and it was recorded in a professional studio setup.
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Song Composition"Sista Sista" is a R&B, soul music track exhibits Knight's powerhouse vocals and her capacity to write emotionally resonant lyrics.
- The song's length is four minutes and forty seconds.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Sista Sista" is from the Beverley Knight's second studio album titled "Prodigal Sista," released on 17th August 1998.
- It was the third single from the album, released as a single on 25th January 1999.
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Chart PerformanceThough "Sista Sista" received significant praise from the critics, it was a moderate success commercially. The song peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sista Sista" shows Knight singing the song in various settings, including in a garden and inside a house.
- The video has no specific storyline but exchanges between the scenes of Knight and various women who symbolize the sisterhood.
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RecognitionsThe "Prodigal Sista" album, which includes "Sista Sista," won two MOBO (Music of Black Origin) awards and was certified gold in the UK.
- While the song itself did not win any awards, it was praised by music critics and achieved significant airplay on various radio stations.
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Meaning and Message"Sista Sista" carries a universal message of female empowerment and sisterhood. It's a song that encourages women to stand together and support each other, establishing connections and solidarity among women.
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Live PerformancesKnight has sung "Sista Sista" in various music festivals and concerts, and it's considered one of her signature songs due to the powerful message and her soulful delivery.
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ImpactSince "Sista Sista," Knight has consistently released music that promotes themes of unity and resilience, making her one of the UK's most respected soul artists.
- The song is often cited as a classic example of Knight's profound writing and vocal ability, and it continues to be enjoyed by fans today, years after its initial release.
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