The official music video for "Sister," the second single off Andrew Belle's 2013 album, "Black Bear." Director: Will Holland Editor: Ryan Kendrick Producer: Andrea Behrends Camera: Dave Ogle
I’m a recent victim of domestic violence. My brother passed away last year. The first time I heard this song, it was shortly after the first time my ex attacked me. I truly believe this song was a sign from my brother. He was a musician so it makes sense he would try to reach out through music. I absolutely love this song.
"he tries to kill you, and you allow it..." -wow, I never thought of it in the sense of someone "killing" who you are as a person, as you start to become like the company that you keep.
Wow Andrew... I have met your sister and when a mutual friend told me about this song I had to watch and listen to it myself. I've seen her struggle with the relationship you are referring to and I am so sorry for what it has done to you and your family. I didn't realize your family became so involved. You did a beautiful job with the song and video! Much love to you and your family!
Amazing meaning, fantastic music, lyrics is just undescribable.... "So tell me what happens when the waves break, he tries to kill you and you allow that". This song just points out the scary truth. Choose who you be with wisely people.
What a meaningful song - all of Andrew Belle's music is! So inspiring, honest, and relatable - love his album Black Bear, as well as his previous albums. One of my favorite artists hands down! Thank you for your beautiful and touching music, Andrew!!!
Sister, I remember Mother kept happy when she could Weather in December Never felt as warm as it should You were like a feather Never land where we thought you would Or anywhere close to it Who would have thought you never would? So, tell me what happens When the waves break And you're surrounded He tries to kill you And you allow it Sister, I remember The morning light on evergreen What seemed like forever Was just my mind escaping me Imitation leather The smell of blood left on the seat Was that your way of proving We look the same from underneath So, tell me what happens When the waves break And you're surrounded He tries to kill you And you allow it And you allow it Over and over he says I surround you I surround you I never leave my beloved I've found you I surround you I surround you, I I never leave my beloved I've found you
I am recently out of a DV relationship that I thought I did a decent job of hiding how bad it was. But then my brother sent me this song and it hit hard. It was the first time I was really able to understand what it feels like to watch a loved one go through DV. I feel selfish for staying for as long as I did. I honestly thought this man would leave me unalive one day but at the same time it felt safer to stay with him. I listen to this song a lot now and I can say for sure that I will never go back nor will I ever again tolerate that behavior, not only for my sake but for my friends and family as well. I didn't realize what I was putting them through.
@@leonardobraynen1524 What i think of the meaning is this: He sings about a "sister" (could be a friend too, why not?), and this sister is getting closer to a dangerous relationship, a dangerous path (because of her friends or her boyfriend). She was unpredictable and has now ended up in a place that was completely unprecedented. So he's like "So, tell me what happens when the waves break and you’re surrounded. He tries to kill you and you allow it" It seems like she is out of control in an abusive or dangerous relationship. She got into a bad relationship and now it shows its consequences. At the end Andrew sings " Over and over he says. I surround you. I never leave my beloved. I’ve found you" could be in a religion interpretarion that God found her and protected her or that the person who tried to kill her found her and don´t leave her alone.
@@fiorellamartello thank you Martello- it was very deep & profound. I knew it was a hidden meaning behind the *WEREWOLVES* and seeing her become one of them every time the deeds got nastier and nastier. You have a great eye for this stuff. You should be a TRANSLATOR!
Sister I remember Mother kept happy when she could Weather in December Never felt as warm as it should You were like a feather Never land where we thought you would Or anywhere close to it Who would have thought you never would So tell me what happens When the waves break And you’re surrounded He tries to kill you And you allow it Sister I remember The morning light on evergreen What seemed like forever Was just my mind escaping me Imitation leather The smell of blood left on the seat Was that your way of proving We look the same from underneath So tell me what happens When the waves break And you’re surrounded He tries to kill you And you allow it And you allow it Over and over he says I surround you I surround you I never leave my beloved I’ve found you I surround you I surround you, I I never leave my beloved I’ve found you
guys I'm not an English native speaker but my English is very good. I tried to understand the lyrics but couldn't understand the message behind it. Is it about a love story? Or about a sister that tries to protect her sister?! I'm confused ...
It's about how we deal with loss, and the strength of unconditional love. Specifically, how the younger girl turned to the dark side to cope, but eventually found that it was killing her as she became one of them. persistent love of her sister
Alex Hont Are you familiar with the biblical story The Prodigal Son? In it, a son asks for his inheritance from his father. He used his new found money to travel to a distant country and live wildly. Soon after, there was a famine in that country, and the son had spent all his wealth. Now poor, hungry, and ashamed that he has wasted all of his father's money, he recognizes his foolishness and decides to return to his father to ask for forgiveness and mercy. While on the way, he meets his father, who happily embraces him and welcomes him back. They then proceed to have a grand feast to welcome back their lost son, who is in shock that his father would forgive him so readily after what he has done. This music video is a parody of this story. The young girl, having lost both her parents, is going through much emotional stress, and is looking for something to make the pain stop. She turns to what seems to be an innocent group of people who try to make her happy, but in the end, they are not what they seem, and she becomes one of them. The line, "He tries to kill you / And you allow it." references this: The werewolf people were killing who she really was on the inside, and she was fine with that. Eventually, she realized that these people did not have the best intentions, as shown in the scene where they kill a man on the street, and she runs off to her older sister. Much like in The Prodigal Son, her older sister embraces her, and welcomes her back. Hope this helps in figuring out the meaning of this song! Truly, it is an amazing piece of music, and Andrew Belle is very talented.
The black bear album is amazing. I listen to it everyday. Thanks for the good music Andrew. All the success in the world for you!
I’m a recent victim of domestic violence. My brother passed away last year. The first time I heard this song, it was shortly after the first time my ex attacked me. I truly believe this song was a sign from my brother. He was a musician so it makes sense he would try to reach out through music. I absolutely love this song.
Probably my all time favorite song ever...been listening to this for years non stop and still fresh.
Awesome vid
poetic music at its finest
"he tries to kill you, and you allow it..." -wow, I never thought of it in the sense of someone "killing" who you are as a person, as you start to become like the company that you keep.
i wish i could give this comment 5 thumbs up :)
Joy Ike thanks :) it's true though; the music video is so spot on from the message he wanted to portray from the song. I love it.
muchtoodutch agreed! He did a really great job with this :)
YES.............!!!!!!
"Show me your friends and I will show you your future." Nice video, great song and beautiful message, I love Andrew's voice.
Wow Andrew... I have met your sister and when a mutual friend told me about this song I had to watch and listen to it myself. I've seen her struggle with the relationship you are referring to and I am so sorry for what it has done to you and your family. I didn't realize your family became so involved. You did a beautiful job with the song and video! Much love to you and your family!
What happened with his Sister and FAMILY?
Amazing meaning, fantastic music, lyrics is just undescribable....
"So tell me what happens when the waves break, he tries to kill you and you allow that".
This song just points out the scary truth. Choose who you be with wisely people.
This is pure art. I'm so grateful that you exist, Andrew. Love from Belarus
My favourite singer all time... special wishes from Naples, Italy
What a meaningful song - all of Andrew Belle's music is! So inspiring, honest, and relatable - love his album Black Bear, as well as his previous albums. One of my favorite artists hands down! Thank you for your beautiful and touching music, Andrew!!!
Every time the sunsets, this song always comes to mind
YES!!!
Sister, I remember
Mother kept happy when she could
Weather in December
Never felt as warm as it should
You were like a feather
Never land where we thought you would
Or anywhere close to it
Who would have thought you never would?
So, tell me what happens
When the waves break
And you're surrounded
He tries to kill you
And you allow it
Sister, I remember
The morning light on evergreen
What seemed like forever
Was just my mind escaping me
Imitation leather
The smell of blood left on the seat
Was that your way of proving
We look the same from underneath
So, tell me what happens
When the waves break
And you're surrounded
He tries to kill you
And you allow it
And you allow it
Over and over he says
I surround you
I surround you
I never leave my beloved
I've found you
I surround you
I surround you, I
I never leave my beloved
I've found you
Love this song and the way this story is told. Props to the minds behind the video.
I surround you, I surround you
I’ll never leave, my beloved I found you
I am recently out of a DV relationship that I thought I did a decent job of hiding how bad it was. But then my brother sent me this song and it hit hard. It was the first time I was really able to understand what it feels like to watch a loved one go through DV. I feel selfish for staying for as long as I did. I honestly thought this man would leave me unalive one day but at the same time it felt safer to stay with him. I listen to this song a lot now and I can say for sure that I will never go back nor will I ever again tolerate that behavior, not only for my sake but for my friends and family as well. I didn't realize what I was putting them through.
This track changed me!
absolutely my favorite song for last 2yrs
Brazil loves you!
Andrew belle saved my life in highschool and this music video has sooo much meaning to me!!!
And I found this when it came out and I will never stop listening to black bear! Or majority of your songs. Never stop making music!
Because of this song, I cry, because it is so beautiful, it's so hurting, and A. Belle is the best.
Thanks man. ...for all these amazing songs. ...👍👍.......i like listening to Mat Kearney too. ......😊😊
two of my favorite artists.
Matt Kearney's awesome too
Love love love thisss! I listen to it daily and nonstop! Andrew Belle is the BEST 💕
Well done! Excellent production. Andrew Belle can't help but do great music. Very touching video. Thank you for this! =)
indeed
when i understood the meaning of the song i almost cry! I love it Andrew! 💖
Can u kindly explain the meaning of this song plz?
I know am 4yrs late but......
Thank you.
@@leonardobraynen1524 What i think of the meaning is this: He sings about a "sister" (could be a friend too, why not?), and this sister is getting closer to a dangerous relationship, a dangerous path (because of her friends or her boyfriend). She was unpredictable and has now ended up in a place that was completely unprecedented. So he's like "So, tell me what happens
when the waves break and you’re surrounded. He tries to kill you and you allow it" It seems like she is out of control in an abusive or dangerous relationship. She
got into a bad relationship and now it shows its consequences. At the end Andrew sings "
Over and over he says. I surround you. I never leave my beloved. I’ve found you" could be in a religion interpretarion that God found her and protected her or that the person who tried to kill her found her and don´t leave her alone.
@@fiorellamartello thank you Martello- it was very deep & profound. I knew it was a hidden meaning behind the *WEREWOLVES* and seeing her become one of them every time the deeds got nastier and nastier.
You have a great eye for this stuff. You should be a TRANSLATOR!
This video is perfect. I love the way you chose to bring out the message, so creative.
This was fantastic! I love the story that was told, and the filming was excellent! And of course the song was amazing as well.
It reminds me SOOO much of Where The Wild Things Are.... very beautiful AB.
Go outside. Lay down in the grass. And look at the sky. The song hits differently.
I love this song.
Absolutely beautiful :-)
Would love to see you here in Germany someday
I'm crying. When it got to the end so beautiful andrew
"He tries to kill you and you allow it........." How Profound!
Just beautiful this album has been my soundtrack for the past year and this music vid is perfect I love this plz keep it up
Love this song! has a nostalgic sound to it! and repeat.
Beautiful ❤️ you're amazing Andrew
Best album of 2013.
Beautiful song, it's perfect, I love it SISTER😍
Wow - just Wow Incredible! Love it
this song is so perfect, painful, but beautiful
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT.... cant wait for other videos!!!
Wow just amazing
AMAZING. I'm addicted!
This is perfect and so special
This is a hell of a video. It sticks, man.
Amazing!!!
Amazing work, man. So deep
So awesome
my brother sent this to me - but the hushed version. LOVE LOVE LOVE
Música maravilhosa, assim como todas as músicas do Andrew Belle. Good job!
Incrível essa música .love
This video is so perfect ❤️ it goes perfect with the song!! Great job andrew!
Sister I remember
Mother kept happy when she could
Weather in December
Never felt as warm as it should
You were like a feather
Never land where we thought you would
Or anywhere close to it
Who would have thought you never would
So tell me what happens
When the waves break
And you’re surrounded
He tries to kill you
And you allow it
Sister I remember
The morning light on evergreen
What seemed like forever
Was just my mind escaping me
Imitation leather
The smell of blood left on the seat
Was that your way of proving
We look the same from underneath
So tell me what happens
When the waves break
And you’re surrounded
He tries to kill you
And you allow it
And you allow it
Over and over he says
I surround you
I surround you
I never leave my beloved
I’ve found you
I surround you
I surround you, I
I never leave my beloved
I’ve found you
This is great stuff.
My new favorite artist
this is beautiful
pure music ~!!
but Andrew got bit up :(
This is so beautiful and lovely. Love this video. You are amazing Andrew :)
Beautiful and heartbreaking.
Wonderfully done!!
Love this song and video! :)
Awesome💞
Everything you create is perfect
Soziale und Gesellschaftliche Probleme so in Musik und Video zu verpacken ist schon genial. Hammer Song
thats all perfectlyyy, thank,s!!!
amazing omg thats a very good song
still a better love story than twilight
GREAT JOB ANDREW! Love the song and I LOVE the message of the video! GOOD JOB!!
#FromTheSunshineState
Amazing :3
很好听
deep video..amazing
Excelente 👏👏👏
End was brutal...
You out did yourself on this one buddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#ProudDad DrPencil com
0:33 Else... Do you wanna build a snowman?
I'm actually from wheaton,Illinois so I want to see him here in h8uses hometown
Awesome
Awesome sauce
Luv
Poor Andrew , a bunch of werewolfs kicked the shit out of him...
Your profile pic made me realize this video is kinda Thor and Loki as human women haha
Blake Bonilla OMG hahaha
Come to Ireland :)
1000th like.
Nice video.
Wow
Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are...
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WHY DID THEY HAVE TO STAB HIM!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
What city is in this video?
Looks like Chewbacca team!!
Parece Coldplay.
Well. That was interesting.
guys I'm not an English native speaker but my English is very good. I tried to understand the lyrics but couldn't understand the message behind it. Is it about a love story? Or about a sister that tries to protect her sister?! I'm confused ...
It's about how we deal with loss, and the strength of unconditional love. Specifically, how the younger girl turned to the dark side to cope, but eventually found that it was killing her as she became one of them.
persistent love of her sister
Oops. *in the end, it was this realization, in the persistent love of her sister, that brought her back home and to healing.
Alex Hont Are you familiar with the biblical story The Prodigal Son? In it, a son asks for his inheritance from his father. He used his new found money to travel to a distant country and live wildly. Soon after, there was a famine in that country, and the son had spent all his wealth. Now poor, hungry, and ashamed that he has wasted all of his father's money, he recognizes his foolishness and decides to return to his father to ask for forgiveness and mercy. While on the way, he meets his father, who happily embraces him and welcomes him back. They then proceed to have a grand feast to welcome back their lost son, who is in shock that his father would forgive him so readily after what he has done.
This music video is a parody of this story. The young girl, having lost both her parents, is going through much emotional stress, and is looking for something to make the pain stop. She turns to what seems to be an innocent group of people who try to make her happy, but in the end, they are not what they seem, and she becomes one of them. The line, "He tries to kill you / And you allow it." references this: The werewolf people were killing who she really was on the inside, and she was fine with that. Eventually, she realized that these people did not have the best intentions, as shown in the scene where they kill a man on the street, and she runs off to her older sister. Much like in The Prodigal Son, her older sister embraces her, and welcomes her back.
Hope this helps in figuring out the meaning of this song! Truly, it is an amazing piece of music, and Andrew Belle is very talented.
J'ai pas compris l'histoire...
Avril Lavigne in I'm with you...
Awesome teamup with those 2.
Did anyone else move/tilt their head to the left at 5:48 to better see the girl?
His
:D
Russia loves you!
I thought this song was cool
One great singer, one of my favs.. But this video is an insult to the song.
i dont agree with your nana!