Story Behind The Song
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" so it was important to continue his work, and write a song that keeps his ideas alive.
Song Description
Sista, Sista, Sista was written to continue Marvine Gaye's message of peace and goodwill. The song speaks to women who have a voice to bring about change in the family. The song is fully arranged with female vocals and back-up vocals.
Song Length |
3:44 |
Genre |
R & B - Contemporary, R & B - Classic |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
In High Spirits, Nonviolent |
Subject |
Change, Encouragement |
Similar Artists |
Marvin Gaye |
Language |
English |
Era |
1970 - 1979 |
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Lyrics
Sista, Sista, Sista
Sista, Sista, Sista, our love must be strong, Sista, Sista, Sista, keep it going on!
Now's the time to ask ourselves, what's it gonna take, for us to get along and wash away the hate.
No one says it's easy to start a brand new day, but helping one another, that's the only way.
Sista, Sista, Sista, Our love must be strong, Sista, Sista, Sista, keep it going on.
Sista, Sista, Sista, Our love must be strong, Sista, Sista, Sista, keep it going on.
Change is gonna come. Let's make it for the better. If everybody's close, the family stays together.
Mother, Mother, can we hold the line? Give us your wisdom to help our kids survive.
Sista, Sista, Sista, Our love must be strong, Sista, Sista, Sista, keep it going on.
I believe we need some peace of mind. We can end the chaos if only we are kind.
Why don't we listen to ways that we're alike? Open our hearts and heal the divide.
Sista, sista, sista, Our love must be strong, Sista, Sista, sista, keep it going on.
Keep it going on, Yeah, Keep it going on.