Hey, Soul Sister by Train was inspired by the pop and folk influences and the beauty of the ukulele strings. Lead singer Pat Monahan was inspired by a music demo he heard while in the studio and decided to create a track that captured that light, joyful essence. The lyrics talk about deep love and admiration, using the image of a soul sister as a metaphor for that special connection.
Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brains I knew I wouldn't forget you and so I went and let you blow my mind Your sweet moonbeam the smell of you in every single dream I dream I knew when we collided you're the one I have decided who's one of my kind
Hey soul sister ain't that Mister Mister on the radio stereo The way you move ain't fair you know Hey soul sister I don't want to miss a single thing you do
To-night Hey-ay, Hey-ay-AY-ay-ay, Hey-ay-AY-ay-ay
Just in ti-i-i-ime I'm so glad you have a one track mind like me You gave my life direction a game show love connection we can't deny-i-iii I'm so obsessed my heart is bound to beat right out my untrimmed chest I believe in you like a virgin you're Madonna and I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind
Hey soul sister ain't that Mister Mister on the radio stereo The way you move ain't fair you know Hey soul sister I don't want to miss a single thing you do Tonight
The way you can cut a rug Watching you's the only drug I need You're so gangster I'm so thug You're the only one I'm dreaming of you see I can be myself now finally In fact there's nothing I can't be I want the world to see you be with me
Hey soul sister ain't that Mister Mister on the radio stereo The way you move ain't fair you know Hey soul sister I don't want to miss a single thing you do tonight Hey soul sister I don't want to miss a single thing you do-oooo