Sweet Soul Sister (Single Version) Lyrics
The Cult
Lyrics
All the hip young things
Trying to make a scene
Living out forbidden dreams
Star spangled banner
Flutters in the sky
Time hustles those
Who wait to die
Come on little honey
Come on now, please
Come on little honey and dance with me
Sweet soul sister
Keep on pushing till the dawn, well
Sweet soul sister
Forever dancing on and on
Ooh, she's a Dior girl
Twisting round the world
Midnight crush boogie scene
Firm fixed expression
Sensual, tender, smooth
Sexual panther, beautifully cool
Come on little honey
Come on now, please
Come on little honey and dance with me
Sweet soul sister
Keep on pushing till the dawn, well, well, well, well
Sweet soul sister
Forever dancing on and on, yeah
Hustle and strut through Paris at night
Hustle and strut
Hustle and strut through Paris at night
Hustle and strut
Say na na na
Say na na na, yeah
City of sin
Come and let me in
City of sin
Come and let me in, ow
Sweet soul sister
Keep on pushing till the dawn
Sweet soul sister
Forever dancing on and on
Sweet soul sister
Keep on pushing till the dawn
Sweet soul sister
Forever dancing on and on, yeah
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Sweet Soul Sister" is a single by English rock band The Cult, released in 1990. It was the first single from their fourth studio album, Ceremony.
Written by vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, "Sweet Soul Sister" has become one of The Cult's most popular songs and remains a staple of their live shows to this day. The song features hard-driving guitar riffs and strong lead vocals from Astbury, backed by a powerful rhythm section. Its lyrics are packed with references to spiritualism, mysticism, and Eastern philosophy, making it an anthem for alternative culture. The single version of "Sweet Soul Sister" peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart and number 8 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. Band members included Ian Astbury (vocals), Billy Duffy (guitar), Craig Adams (bass) and Les Warner (drums). The lyrics were written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy.