Solar Sister

The Posies

About Solar Sister

"Solar Sister" is a song by the American alternative rock band The Posies, released as the second single released from its album Frosting on the Beater in 1993.


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2000
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I'll call you sister Carrie but I'll never say it
Mute it to a whisper
And spin your solar sister
And magnet will deliver
An arrow from her quiver
I'll call you sister Carrie but you'll never hear it
Fifty minutes later
As time pulls down her fader
And nibbles off the fakers
Who roll under the breakers

I'll close my eyes and listen to you read the story
Knowing I'll soon be left behind
So won't you read sister Carrie jean, sister Carrie
Always the patient one

I'll call you sister Carrie I won't breathe a word
Frosting on the beater
The flag trips down the meter
You thought you could defeat her
You're lucky you could meet her

I'll close my eyes and listen to you read the story
But I'm already far behind
So won't you read sister Carrie jean, sister Carrie
Always the patient one

I'll close my life and let you teach me a new story
Out of the pages of your mind
And magnet will deliver
So, spin, my solar sister

And you can read, sister Carrie, read

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The Posies

The Posies are a power pop group. The band was formed in 1987 in Bellingham, Washington by primary songwriters Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow. They are best known for their radio hits "Golden Blunders" (from Dear 23), as well as "Dream All Day", "Solar Sister" and "Flavor of the Month" (from Frosting on the Beater). The band is currently signed to Rykodisc, and has been through a number of bassists and drummers over the years. more »

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Written by: JONATHAN PAUL AUER, KEN STRINGFELLOW

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Solar Sister" is a song by The Posies, a renowned alternative rock band. The song is part of their 1993 album, "Frosting on the Beater."
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Solar Sister" is widely recognized due to its popularity on college radio stations and on MTV.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by the band's two frontmen, Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer, who share the songwriting credits on the majority of the band's work.
Genre
While The Posies are mostly known for their power pop sound, "Solar Sister" has been described as alternative rock with hints of grunge, reflecting the music trends of the early '90s.
Critical Acclaim
"Solar Sister" received acclaim from music critics. Alexis Petridis of The Guardian called it "a near-perfect piece of mid-90s alt-rock."
Live Performances
Over the years, the song has remained a staple of The Posies' live performances.
Song Meaning
The band has never publicly specified the meaning behind the song, leaving its interpretation up to fans.
Legacy
More than two decades after its release, "Solar Sister" is still considered one of The Posies' most iconic and popular songs.
Production
The song was produced by Don Fleming, an American musician, and music producer, known for his work with several key bands in the alternative rock and grunge genres.
Cover Versions
"Solar Sister" has been covered by various artists, including the punk band Down by Law on their 2001 album, "Punkrockacademyfightsong."

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