Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves – English Lyrics

• By: Eurythmics, Aretha Franklin

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the powerful feminist anthem “Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves” by Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin! This iconic song celebrates women's independence and strength. Learn how the collaboration of these artists created a lasting message of empowerment and explore the cultural impact of this influential hit .

[English]

(funky music)

♪ Now there was a time ♪

♪ When they used to say ♪

♪ That behind every great man ♪

♪ There had to be a great woman ♪

♪ But in these times of change ♪

♪ You know that it's no longer true ♪

♪ So we're comin' out of the kitchen ♪

♪ 'Cause there's somethin' we forgot to say to you, we say ♪

♪ Sisters are doin' it for themselves ♪

♪ Standin' on their own two feet ♪

♪ And ringin' on their own bells, we say ♪

♪ Sisters are doin' it for themselves ♪

♪ Now this is a song ♪

♪ To celebrate ♪

♪ The conscious liberation ♪

♪ Of the female state ♪

♪ Mothers, daughters ♪

♪ And their daughters too ♪

♪ Woman to woman ♪

♪ We're singin' with you ♪

♪ The inferior sex, has ♪

♪ Got a new exterior, yeah ♪

♪ We got doctors ♪

♪ Lawyers, politicians too ♪

♪ Everybody take a look around ♪

♪ Can you see, can you see ♪

♪ Can you see there's a woman ♪

♪ Right next to you, we say ♪

♪ Sisters are doin' it for themselves ♪

♪ Standin' on their own two feet ♪

♪ And ringin' on their own bells ♪

♪ Sisters are doin' it for themselves ♪

♪ Now we ain't makin' stories ♪

♪ Oh, we ain't layin' plans ♪

♪ Don't you know that a man still loves a woman ♪

♪ And a woman still loves a man ♪

♪ Just the same way ♪

♪ Sisters are doin' it for themselves ♪

♪ There was a time ♪

♪ When they used to say ♪

♪ That behind every great man ♪

♪ There had to be a great woman ♪

♪ But in these times of change ♪

♪ You know that it's no longer true ♪

♪ So we're comin' out of the kitchen ♪

♪ 'Cause there's somethin' we forgot to say to you, we say ♪

♪ Sisters are doin' it for themselves ♪

♪ Standin' on their own two feet ♪

♪ And ringin' on their own bells ♪

♪ Sisters are doin' it for themselves ♪

♪ Sisters are doin' it for themselves ♪

♪ People hey, hear what we say ♪

♪ Standing on their own two feet ♪

♪ And ringing on their own bells ♪

♪ Here we come now ♪

♪ We're doing ♪

♪ Are doing it for themselves ♪

♪ We're doing it ♪

♪ Go for it girl, go for it ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sisters /ˈsɪstərz/ A1	noun - A girl or woman who has the same parents as another person (plural of sister).
woman /ˈwʊmən/ A1	noun - An adult female human being.
man /mæn/ A1	noun - An adult male human being.
do /duː/ A1	verb - To perform an action or activity.
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - To be in an upright position on your feet. verb - To be in a particular state or condition.
ring /rɪŋ/ A2	verb - To make a sound, especially a bell, or to cause a bell to make a sound. noun - A small circular band, typically of precious metal, worn on a finger.
feet /fiːt/ A1	noun - The plural of 'foot'; the lower part of the leg, below the ankle, on which a person or animal stands or walks.
bells /bɛlz/ A2	noun - The plural of 'bell'; a hollow, cup-shaped metal object that makes a ringing sound when it is hit.
great /ɡreɪt/ A1	adjective - Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average; excellent or important.
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	noun - The act or process of making or becoming different. verb - To make or become different.
kitchen /ˈkɪtʃɪn/ A1	noun - A room or area where food is prepared and cooked.
celebrate /ˈsɛlɪbreɪt/ B1	verb - To observe (a day or event) with ceremonies or festivities.
conscious /ˈkɒnʃəs/ B2	adjective - Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake; having knowledge of something.
liberation /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən/ B2	noun - The act of setting someone or something free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
female /ˈfiːmeɪl/ B1	adjective - Of or denoting the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs. noun - A female person or animal.
inferior /ɪnˈfɪəriər/ B2	adjective - Lower in rank, status, or quality.
exterior /ɪkˈstɪəriər/ B2	noun - The outer surface or structure of something. adjective - On the outside.
doctors /ˈdɒktərz/ A2	noun - A person who is qualified to practice medicine (plural of doctor).
lawyers /ˈlɔɪərz/ B1	noun - A person who practices or studies law (plural of lawyer).
politicians /ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃənz/ B1	noun - A person who is involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office (plural of politician).