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Brother Sport
Animal Collective Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Open up your, open up your
Open up your throat
And let the all of that time
All of that time, all of that time go

I know it sucks that daddy's dumb
But try to think of what you want
You got to open up your
Open up your, open up your throat
Matt

Open up your (open up your)
Open up your (open up your)
Open up your (open up your)
Open up your (open up your)
Open up your (open up your)
Open up your (open up your)
Open up your (open up your)
Open up your throat

Open up your, open up your
Open up your throat
And let the all of that time
All of that time, all of that time go

I know it sucks that daddy's dumb
But try to think of what you want
You got to open up your
Open up your, open up your throat
Matt

Support your brother (sports brother)
Support your brother (sports brother)
Support your brother (sports brother)
Support your brother (sports brother)
Support your brother (sports brother)
Support your brother (sports brother)
Support your brother (sports brother)
Support your brother (sports brother)

You got to weigh what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind

You got to weigh what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind

You got to weigh what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind

You got to weigh what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Until fully grown
You got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real, keep it real shout out

Overall Meaning

In Animal Collective's "Brother Sport," the lyrics urge the listener to open up and let go of their inhibitions (represented by "all of that time"). Despite the disappointment and limitations of a "dumb daddy," the listener is still in control of their own desires and life path. This idea is reinforced by the call to "support your brother" and take his advice in shaping your own path. In the end, the chorus encourages the listener to keep it real and be true to themselves, shouting out until they are fully grown.

Overall, "Brother Sport" can be interpreted as a motivational anthem that empowers the listener to take control of their life and pursue their goals. The song encourages them to let go of their past and focus on the present, while also embracing their own unique identity and supporting others along the way.

Line by Line Meaning

Open up your, open up your Open up your throat And let the all of that time All of that time, all of that time go
Don't hold back, speak your truth and let go of all the baggage that's been weighing you down

I know it sucks that daddy's dumb But try to think of what you want You got to open up your Open up your, open up your throat Matt
Life can be tough and unfair, but don't dwell on the negative - focus on your own wants and needs and speak up for yourself

Support your brother (sports brother) Support your brother (sports brother) Support your brother (sports brother) Support your brother (sports brother) Support your brother (sports brother) Support your brother (sports brother) Support your brother (sports brother) Support your brother (sports brother)
Be there for your friends and family, especially when they are pursuing their passions and dreams

You got to weigh what he said To help you shape the way you play You gotta get rid of the mourning Sort out the habits of your mind
Listen to the advice of those around you to improve your game, let go of past losses, and work on developing healthy habits and thought patterns

Until fully grown You got a real good shot Won't help to hold inside Keep it real, keep it real shout out
As long as you keep pushing yourself and being true to yourself, you have a great chance at success, so don't hold back and keep being authentic and honest

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Brian Ross Weitz, Noah Benjamin Lennox

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Jdabomb93

3y↑3

@@thedumbdog1964

Apparently “Matt” is the brother of the guy who is singing in this song.

He’s singing to his brother Matt, who is depressed about his father’s death, and blames himself or something, I don’t entirely know.

He’s trying to get him to open up about he feels, and to express it.

You can look up the song meaning of this song in forums on google, from people who explain it better than I can. 😉

@fernandocardenas9227

5y↑32

Open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat
And let all of that time
All of that time
All of that time go

I know it sucks that Daddy's done
But try to think of what you want
You've got to open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat

Matt!

[Repeat Sequence]
Open up your Open up your
Open up your Open up your
Open up your Open up your
Open up your Open up your
Open up your Open up your
Open up your Open up your
Open up your Open up your
Open up your throat

Open up your, open up your
Open up your throat
And let the all of that time
All of that time, all of that time go

I know it sucks that daddy's done
But try to think of what you want
You got to open up your
Open up your, open up your throat

Matt
Support your brother
[Avey in background:] Sport brother
Support your brother (sports brother)
Support your brother
Support your brother sports brother
Support your brother sports brother
Support your brother sports brother
Support your brother sports brother
Support your brother sports brother
Support your brother sports brother

You've got his way and what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You've got to get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind
[Avey in background:] "You've got to have a real good time"
You got to weigh all he said
He helped you shape the way you play
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind

You got to weigh all he said
He helped you shape the way you play
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind

You got to weigh all he said
He helped you shape the way you play
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind
Woo!

Matt!
Until you're fully grown
You've got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real
Give a real shout out

Until you're fully grown
You've got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real
Give a real shout out
Until you're fully grown
You've got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real
Give a real shout out

https://genius.com/Animal-collective-brother-sport-lyrics

@davidgebhart4775

6y↑25

Open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat
And let time
All of that time
All of that time
All of that time go
I know it sucks that Daddy's done
But try to think of what you want
You've got to open up your
Open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat
Matt!
Open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat
And let all of that time
All of that time
All of that time
All of that time go
I know it sucks that Daddy's done
But try to think of what you want
You've got to open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat
Matt!
Support your brother / Sport Brother
You got to weigh what you say
To help you shape the way you play
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind
You've got his way and what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You've got…

@spacekowboy9993

2y↑2

Open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat
And let time
All of that time
All of that time
All of that time go

I know it sucks that Daddy's done
But try to think of what you want
You've got to open up your
Open up your
Open up your

Open up your throat

Matt!
Open up your
Open up your

Open up your throat
And let all of that time
All of that time
All of that time

All of that time go
I know it sucks that Daddy's done
But try to think of what you want
You've got to open up your
Open up your

Open up your throat
Matt!
Support your brother / Sport Brother
You got to weigh what you say
To help you shape the way you play

You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind
You've got his way and what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You've got to get rid of the more
Conservative habits of your mind
You've got his way and what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You've got to get rid of the more
Conservative habits of your mind
You've got his way and what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You've got to get rid of the more
Conservative habits of your mind
Woo!
Matt!
You're halfway 'til you're fully grown
You've got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Give a real, give a real
Shout out
Until you're fully grown
You've got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Give a real, give a real
Shout out
You're halfway 'til to fully grown
You've got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Give a real, give a real
Shout out
Matt!!

All comments from YouTube:

@dominorecordco

6y↑49

‘Tangerine Reef’, Animal Collective’s audiovisual collaboration with Coral Morphologic, is out now. Watch the entire film here: http://smarturl.it/TangerineReefYT
More from Animal Collective on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/BestAnimalCollective

@TY_2020

6y↑4

no thanks

@thomaslolll2

2y

ko

@grobble7321

1y

very cool

@ucarugur

5y↑381

I seriously think this is one of the best songs ever.

@user-ri8ws8nv3i

4y↑15

You're not wrong

@ollieoxen426

3y↑11

and you’d be correct

@Micolash_is_behind_you

3y↑9

yes

@MasDouc

3y↑9

It really is. It's so damn triumphant.

@danielengsvang3126

3y↑5

Simply Genial and honest

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@user-ebombobo

3y↑161

For a long time, I was thinking it's a simply happy, primitive and psychedelic song, because I'm not very good at listening to English lyrics.
But recently I noticed that it was meant to cheer up his brother. Coincidentally, my close friend is also going through a hard time in his life.

And just now, listening to this song, it really brought tears.
Instead of a boring preachy message, he made the music about energy of life and emotion itself, and how to amplify it.
I didn't even know that something like "WAAAAA!" was his brother's name, for 10 years. I'm laughing while crying

@bforeman0410

2y↑11

Matt!

@BalletRosesOfficial

11y↑212

This song is pure child-like happiness. I find myself dancing like an idiot every time I hear this song.

@Alex-bw6yd

2y↑8

That is so much of animal collective and that is what makes them so amazing. Their music captures the way the world feels as an innocent, goofy, and curious child. I love it so much.

@squeebl

5y↑323

Even after we're fully grown, we can still access this part of ourselves

@danied09

4y↑19

It's only until we're fully grown that we have a really good shot, unfortunately. Just kidding, I agree. And as a fully grown adult I never tire of this track

@ovejavier5685

4y

To overproduce a videoclip via actors? Yup, you just need a lot of money

@MUDKIPSxPWN

4y↑14

You're never done growing

@bravetherainbow

4y↑4

I think that is a huge part of spirituality and creativity in general.

What Samuel Taylor Coleridge called "the Imagination". We lose it sometimes when we feel down, and then we can get it back again.

@Maplelust

3y↑4

let's dance like the first time we got lost in AC. ヽ(´▽｀)/ヽ(´▽｀)/(^.^）ヽ(´▽｀)/(*^_^*)(^-^)(=´∀｀)(^.^）(・∀・)(　＾∇＾)(￣∀￣)（⌒▽⌒）(￣∀￣)(=´∀｀)(・∀・)(=´∀｀)(´ｰ｀)

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@scotferguson3881

3y↑135

So... Strawberry Jam was just getting released in 2007 and they were on the tour for that album, which most people still hadn't heard, and then they were like "and we have a few new songs for you" and debuted several songs including this one from MPP. Nobody even knew they had so quickly written a new album so soon after Strawberry Jam. I remember going to that show so excited to hear the Strawberry Jam new songs and then they just started playing even more brand new songs like this that melted my mind. One of the best concert moments of my life.

@valiundso

6y↑373

I wish I could go back and listen to this song for the first time...

@themange59

5y↑1

Same...

@josuearrieta7341

5y

P

@GigiDag46

5y↑6

To me this song feels like first time everytime..cause each time i hear something new in song..so many details..but yeah, i get you..i would also love that.. Great song!

@mvvagner

4y↑7

I was stoned and totally blown away.

@jansonward5838

4y↑5

listening to it for my first time right now. wow

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@danaherrington7958

9y↑137

I cry and cry and cry at 3:16, that section speaks to my soul. I absolutely love it.

@beefjerkingz4265

9y↑12

+Dana Herrington The final chant of the song? Yes! It does for me too!

@dachuckie7

6y↑11

Oh my god it’s like making a breakthrough. Matt!

@mvvagner

4y↑5

makes me tear up too

@Jdabomb93

4y↑2

Best part. 👌

@ToyotaNutjob

2y

@@dachuckie7 so cringe

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@Aranman16

13y↑133

This almost made me cry. It is such a beautiful reminder of our love and imagination and creativity which knows really no bounds; only when we grow older does that change... I love you, Animal Collective.

@juliankid077

14y↑108

i did a lot of work on this video, it's extremely rewarding to see people are enjoying it. it was a blast to work on. this isn't the last you'll see of us....new music video coming soon. ciao

@themercycatalog

2y↑4

dude... you absolutely crushed it. this video is stunning.

@Hacktheplanet_

1y↑6

You got the real good shot

@nefm

8y↑298

Hey I was the dog on that video I remember it was my third summer and had just finished taking a shit

@Stankonious

8y↑32

I was the carpet being painted on and I'm still stained and medicated for PTSD.

@Retro_Naut

7y↑6

Hey I was the guy sleeping on that trailer no idea what happened but it obviously was some crazy shit.

@bryanhutson4163

5y↑1

I laughed till I cried thanks

@paulphoenix1669

6y↑84

Damn this is the most feel good song ever the lyrics "until you're fully grown youve got a real good shot no help to hold inside give it a real shout out" like damn man thats just so inspiring and beautiful

@yog-thaquasleeperofrlyeh2816

4y↑11

I no lies was having a picnic and heard a carefree couple in a convertable playing this song and I had to sing along as it drove past maybe made their day I'm only 17. love that there are people like that still alive.

@resmarted

4y↑5

"keep it real shout out"

@tarynestrada3760

3y↑1

@@yog-thaquasleeperofrlyeh2816 frfr if my spouse (31M) & i (35F) were having a drive & nostalgic singalong to animal collective and some random teenager outside not only knew the band, but SANG ALONG -- pssssh smh make our day? PLEASE, that would absolutely make our year <3

@_sumina

1y

@@tarynestrada3760 i will now always sing out loud to any song i know inhopes it makes someone’s day

@julianwicker

24w

You're halfway to fully grown

@that1facester

13y↑62

this is the epitome of a "feel good" song. i can never listen to it without forming a smile on my face.

@leemythic4400

9y↑236

I realize why I like animal collective...because they're all about free spirit, primitive animalistic shit

@mvvagner

4y↑34

It's almost like they're a collective of animals

@jean-matthieu4088

4y↑4

Humans are primitive animals.

@_victorugo

4y

Wow, no shit

@matthewmartin9120

10y↑89

Thank you guys. No words can express how much love I have for you and all your help. You saved my life.

@mvvagner

4y↑4

Did you open up your throat?

@matthewmartin9120

4y↑8

mvvagner I did dude...
BigTime

@MasDouc

3y↑2

Matt!

@sustainablysiera

11y↑314

Animal Collective doesn't even make these songs about drugs. It's so much more than that.

@sustainablysiera

10y↑5

well cool then.

@sovietlemon

10y↑107

This song is about the lead singer Noah, trying to reach out to his brother after their father's death from brain cancer. The chorus is written as "brother sport" but is sung as "support your brother", which is the jist of the song. His brother became emotionally catatonic after the death and he's asking him to reach out and express himself

@palbo4

10y↑1

***** A lot of their music isn't though

@RudeBoy-hx1fn

10y↑53

*****
Being ABOUT drugs is not the same as being inspired by....

psychedelic experiences open us up to human experiences. They're not drug experiences. They're just experiences.

@RudeBoy-hx1fn

10y↑24

*****
You don't need to ingest psychedelic drugs to get to a more perceptive, self-reflective state. In fact, psychedelics are a relatively poor method of staying in those states or having being in those states last as habit in your non-tripping life. Meditation, mindfulness, all sorts of practices lead to the introspection you have described as psychedelic. Just with more clarity and longevity than if you were tripping.

I think of psychedelic experiences as intense experiences. Because unless I'm on a very weak dose, when I trip everything just kind of melts away into colors and forms and fantastic imagery and situations. When I'm coming down or when I've taken low doses is the only times those attentive states of mind come around, otherwise I'm too far gone.

Therefore I think it is a more accurate descriptor to describe reflective human experiences simply as human experiences, and over-the-top intensity experiences as psychedelic experiences rather than blurring the two.

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@jodyrowe90

3y↑22

There will never. Ever. Be a song like this again. Be happy you're hearing it!

@alexanderjames5689

5y↑45

I can’t believe I’m just watching a this for the first time, almost ten years after! Im crying this is so beautiful

@ninethreefivesix

5y↑2

Same! Didn't even know they had a video up for it. 2009 feels like a century ago.

@winilula

4y↑2

happy to have you in the fold <3

@FramingthePicture

12y↑32

The slow build to the climax in the second half of the song... Simply amazing.

@MineCraftGuy11

1y↑8

OPEN UP YOUR OPEN UP YOUR OPEN UP YOUR THROAT!

Nobody does “bizarre yet beautiful” quite like Animal Collective. They are just so damn unique of a group.

@t1gerbread

3y↑27

can never listen to this without crying my eyes out , bittersweet masterpiece

@Keroscene89

1y↑1

live whale reaction

@mrnoah2966

7y↑70

My god, I remember the first time I heard this. You can truly feel Panda's suffering and pain through these incredible lyrics and Nickelodeon synths. This is an absolute masterpiece. I am sorry, Noah. I am sorry, Matt. We will live on.

@timeide5798

9y↑78

I think Ive found my new favorite band.

@anthenyiscool2758

7y

Tim Eide they just suck live badly :( so did system of a Down, but I loved them

@iv3477

7y↑13

Antheny Ortiz I respect your opinion, but I do gotta disagree with you there. I'm not even that huge of a fan of these guys but the show I went to was still hands down the best live performance I've ever seen

@anthenyiscool2758

7y↑5

Nathan Jones I'd probably agree with you if I was actually there at a concert. And I respect your opinion as well by the way.
I've just heard live performances, and the vocal notes are just off key to me to enjoy it fully.
I'd actually would probably have to be stoned to grasp the goodness of the band live.

@Alix777.

7y↑27

Dancing like a lunatic in my livin room to this amazing song

@alexcayer9377

7y

crazy shit

@Alix777.

7y↑1

stfu bitch

@luisadrianantonio

4y

Me too

@WJL91

9y↑20

Everytime I am down on my commute to work this song (and album in fact) never fails to cheer me up. Such a good album.

@ghoulish6125

8y↑85

The reason this song was written saddens me

@8scatterbrain8

8y↑2

what is that

@ghoulish6125

8y↑156

This is a song from Noah to his brother. It seems his brother took their father's death pretty brutally and this song is supposed to let him know that he's got to talk about it and that things are okay. "I know it sucks that daddy's done, but try to think about what YOU want.", "You have his way and what he said to help you shape the way you play. You've got to get rid of the more conservative habits of your mind." Just yet another song from one brother to another. (check out his song Bros off of Person Pitch, another song to/for his brother)

@Retro_Naut

7y↑28

Panda bear also did an album in 2004 titled "young prayer" which was also quite sad, but very beautiful. I believe he wrote about 10 songs, all recorded in the same room his father was dying from brain cancer

@omgitzanarwhal

6y↑7

Bros is also partially meant for Deakin who took it really rough when panda moved to portugal.

@anthonycarlos2095

3y↑9

i think I get this album now.. it’s supposed to be happy. as someone who mainly listens to stuff like radiohead, i used to genuinely think this was the worst music ive heard until i realized i had to stop looking for some hidden meaning in it and just be happy while listening.

@juanperas1789

2y

Good music is barely about "hidden meanings", and Radiohead also have songs lacking such meanings like Idioteque or Feral.

@justinbryant5075

2y

funny enough, this song is actually about him trying to cheer up his brother after their father's death by telling he should speak his mind more and think about the future

@peatrude4872

4y↑17

this is every single good childhood memory condensed into 6 minutes

@Sophacouch505

12y↑12

I love how creative and unique all of their songs and videos are. Animal Collective is just the best.

@thytoe

7y↑77

I'm an egg from this video. This video is of the massacre of Eggington (my home village), I was luckily able to get myself back together after being the lone survivor of the massacre....
Good times

@Retro_Naut

7y↑9

prayers go out to your egg family god bless

@squeebl

5y↑3

egg

@blartsampsin8633

5y

Crabhammer fries

@hayleyb467

4y↑2

Cracking UP

@thytoe

4y↑2

@@blartsampsin8633 please don't discuss fries I find that very offensive

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@chrisariasnow

10y↑36

This video is a testament to human creativity! Soooo mind blowing!

@bobrossantichrisst

4y↑14

I’m gonna send this song to my crush. Depending on her reaction she may or not be my crush anymore

@muyangyan

4y

good idea. i will also do that

@timothyholley2546

10y↑72

The things I'd give to be a kid again for one day.

@camerontrois

4y↑11

The second half of this song is such a treat ♥️♥️

@ohhellfire2728

9y↑106

have you ever started humming a song, then started very quietly singing it, then singing louder, then screaming MATT as loud as you can?
found that song for me

@anthenyiscool2758

7y↑7

OhHellfire you fucked me for lifeeee
Now I'm gonna go MATTTTTT aLL loud and no one is gonna know what I'm talking about

@Jdabomb93

4y

Because your confidence slowly built up as you remembered the song.

@thedumbdog1964

3y

Who’s Matt

@Jdabomb93

3y↑3

@@thedumbdog1964

Apparently “Matt” is the brother of the guy who is singing in this song.

He’s singing to his brother Matt, who is depressed about his father’s death, and blames himself or something, I don’t entirely know.

He’s trying to get him to open up about he feels, and to express it.

You can look up the song meaning of this song in forums on google, from people who explain it better than I can. 😉

@themicrophones

2y

loving the glow pt. 2 profile pic

@ElusivEnigma

5y↑9

I always loved this song. But when my dad passed this song became so precious.

@jamiepolinski1428

4y

Same...

@agonzales1133

13y↑8

i'm in love with this song! the vocals remind me of my older brother's voice always wise and equally supportive giving comfort when i need it most.

@captainmoondog1947

5y↑11

10 years of a masterpiece. Thank you AnCo :'')

@patrickdizon8585

4y↑16

This is my most listened song of 2020 according to Spotify.

@MasDouc

3y↑1

How's 2021 looking?

@reiico.23

2y

En 2022 la que más escuche

@dafyddil

3y↑5

2005-2010 was a very special time

@Valeria-hp9cv

5y↑7

One of my art class discussions made think about this music video, but I could not remember the name. Thank goodness I found it after almost one hour. I remember listening to this song when I was about 13 or 14(or even younger). I really liked it, I even remember taking a screenshot from the video and making it my computer's background.

@fernandocardenas9227

5y↑32

Open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat
And let all of that time
All of that time
All of that time go

I know it sucks that Daddy's done
But try to think of what you want
You've got to open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat

Matt!

[Repeat Sequence]
Open up your Open up your
Open up your Open up your
Open up your Open up your
Open up your Open up your
Open up your Open up your
Open up your Open up your
Open up your Open up your
Open up your throat

Open up your, open up your
Open up your throat
And let the all of that time
All of that time, all of that time go

I know it sucks that daddy's done
But try to think of what you want
You got to open up your
Open up your, open up your throat

Matt
Support your brother
[Avey in background:] Sport brother
Support your brother (sports brother)
Support your brother
Support your brother sports brother
Support your brother sports brother
Support your brother sports brother
Support your brother sports brother
Support your brother sports brother
Support your brother sports brother

You've got his way and what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You've got to get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind
[Avey in background:] "You've got to have a real good time"
You got to weigh all he said
He helped you shape the way you play
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind

You got to weigh all he said
He helped you shape the way you play
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind

You got to weigh all he said
He helped you shape the way you play
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind
Woo!

Matt!
Until you're fully grown
You've got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real
Give a real shout out

Until you're fully grown
You've got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real
Give a real shout out
Until you're fully grown
You've got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Keep it real
Give a real shout out

https://genius.com/Animal-collective-brother-sport-lyrics

@Jdabomb93

4y↑13

The last minutes of this song are the best. 😥

3:15

I can listen to this chorus forever. 🎶😭🎶

@nannanner6441

12y↑1

Some people are creative naturally no matter if they happen to do drugs or not. Frank Zappa is a perfect example of someone who doesn't do drugs but has an amazing and obscure view of the world and contributes relevant and mind-bending music to the world.

@Bethune_Groundstaff

41w

Damn

@TrailerPoopers

9y↑51

3:15 onwards - pure bliss

@flashfire505

8y↑37

*0:00

@nemxomen

7y↑6

1:12

@Maplelust

3y↑2

I've been listening to this song for well over a decade and I've never seen this video until now. gotta say I love it!

@gabelogan56

8y↑69

MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTT!!!

@lstojk

11y↑1

I was in a car accident while this song was playing over the stereo. Now every time I hear this song I remember that moment lol. awesome

@dragon-id5uj

4y↑3

how the heck have they been my favorite band for nearly 2 decades, yet I never knew this video existed?? what else have y'all been hiding...

@zachjacobs3337

4y↑7

Every so often I come back to this video, just to remember how the world used to be.

@jessicaedeh5804

10y↑8

This song wanna make me dance like them too.. Make me feel so high

@christopherwebb5622

4y↑3

I wish I could have gotten last the eccentricity of this song the first time I listened to it. It took me more listens than I'm proud to admit to get hooked on this.

@graziinhaaas

11y↑13

Me faz relembrar bons tempos.Amo essa musica !

@davidgebhart4775

6y↑25

Open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat
And let time
All of that time
All of that time
All of that time go
I know it sucks that Daddy's done
But try to think of what you want
You've got to open up your
Open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat
Matt!
Open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat
And let all of that time
All of that time
All of that time
All of that time go
I know it sucks that Daddy's done
But try to think of what you want
You've got to open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat
Matt!
Support your brother / Sport Brother
You got to weigh what you say
To help you shape the way you play
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind
You've got his way and what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You've got…

@trizick5379

6y↑1

This brings me closure

@wertbe1718

4y

Wonder what they meant by 'open up your throat'?

@mrflibble1259

4y↑1

@@wertbe1718 well the song's about siblings taking care of each other in the absence of parents, so I presume it's referencing helping to feed a younger brother.

@Sound_Judgement

4y↑1

I always thought that line was about telling the person they need to talk about the thing weighing them down (“open up”), rather than stay silent and bottle it up

@Jdabomb93

4y

@@Sound_Judgement

That’s the actual original meaning.

@spinky_wav

5y↑3

I've yet to find a music video that makes me feel such a sense of joy and wonder. This is probably my favorite AnCo song.

@MCFractal

13y↑2

It has been a long time since a song has put tears in my eyes like this one has. Usually a song that moves me this much is classical or romantic period. Great job Animal Collective!

@dreamlarking

42w↑4

Strawberry Jam and MPP changed my life.

@mathiasvarelatoranzo7795

1y↑4

I love they've done this after strawberry jam. While in SJ you can feel the entire pain it means to grow up, the death of loved ones, being full of responsabilities and being unable to find time for yourself, being unable to see the color of the landscapes and more stuff that we all have felt, there it comes brother sport, reminding Us that we are still able to access our inner child, we still have time, we are still creative, and theres still a lot of joy in life.
til' we're fully grown we still got a real good shot
Thanks anco <3 this is like a fucking therapy

@LennonCobain456

7y↑6

my all time favorite music video! bravo standing ovation

@ColonialPuppet

10y↑54

haha this was filmed at my friend's friend's farm. we hang out here every once and a while

@cnferguson5

10y↑6

Is there a bunch of paint in that room still?

@gabelogan56

10y↑1

MAAAAAAAATTTT

@ColonialPuppet

10y↑3

Charles Ferguson
yes

@cnferguson5

10y↑1

Take a picture!!!

@cnferguson5

10y

Dude seriously, go and take a picture of that big paint room at your buddy's property and post it on here! Please???

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@oscarvega7431

6y↑10

Saludos desde Perú, demasiado bueno este tema!

@takishearts2697

4y

Un saludo hispano 🤝

@MasDouc

3y↑5

God this song is so damn triumphant.

@urfavoritehumanbean879

9y↑59

Just realized the voice at the end says "Matt, are you there?" and I'm destroyed now.

@CharlieSmurffy

9y↑53

+ur favorite human bean I don't hear it, but stay noided

@vulnikkura1735

8y↑1

ur favorite human bean

@yesimtakeoffcantstopmenow2663

8y

no tf it doesn't

@Sapsche

7y↑5

Panda Bear does shout Matt at the end, cause the song is for his brother Matt, but I'm not sure if it says "Are you there".

@ParanoidParkProject

7y↑4

Why would that destroy you. The song was written in encouragement for Lennox's brother, to cheer him up. This is def a happy song

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@misfits139

13y↑1

my girl melted into a hotel mattress to this song/video. thank ya animal collective for the feeling you give to me . I would see life no where near the same without you guys.

@Sumphikt

12y↑2

Am I the only one who gets chills everytime I hear it? It's just so beautful. I never want it to end. :')

@elen5871

40w↑3

15 yaers old today, holy moly i'm an old person now :)

@DinosaurAlive

15y↑4

BEAUTIFUL video!! Really matches the intensity, purity and honesty the song exudes.

@_____7704

7y↑2

What a hell of a song - loved it the first time I heard it, back in 2010

@sustainablysiera

11y↑7

This tickles my brain.

@YaRlykonfuse

2y↑2

I've first heard this song like 10 years ago and just thought about it earlier this week. It's still as awesome as I remember. But this is the first time I see the video... and that was a discovery.

@selvanegrra

11y↑30

This is so fucking beautiful.

@quinndavis3955

5y↑1

This video is the exact vibe that any given Animal Collective gives off

@ElusivEnigma

3y↑3

Fml has it been 12yrs already......

Future me please remember to come back.

@ElusivEnigma

32w↑1

I remembered. I'll always come back. Don't forget future me.

@josericardo5994

1y↑2

How did i overlook this?! Jesus christ this is a masterpiece!!!

@isabellabrown3306

8y↑24

Oh my god my best friend is the little girl in this lol I haven't watched it in years I forgot how little she was

@dwarpmunder

8y↑1

That is really cool! Where did she film this?

@mvvagner

8y↑1

that is seriously cool

@dwarpmunder

8y

Yeah right!?

@leonardo9259

7y↑3

She commented in this video, you can contact her if you want

@gavinrivas7557

6y

Stfu

@ChristopherMundahl

5y↑1

One of the best music videos ever made.

Thank you. He would be proud.

@zukilover2

9y↑48

this video makes me laugh happily

@tarkynhope6413

9y↑36

This song is about how an older brother tells his younger brother how he has to move on and stop thinking about their fathers demise

@captaincobop

8y↑7

Savage

@superjchamma

8y↑5

you do realize that this song sounds incredibly upbeat and optimistic for a reason right?

@SynesthesiaeFilms

12y↑1

prob one of my fav songs ever and not sure why.. support ya brotha

@thomasgooden

6y

SynesthesiaeFilms i get why its your favorite. not gonna say it and ruin it for ya though 😊

@musicalman1995

9y↑142

Why do people hate this band? Wtf?

@Zoibek

9y↑6

lead singers a hipster who's full of himself

@goodmorningcptn

9y↑127

+Zolbek You don't know what you're talking about. Panda and Avey are humble as fuck.

If I had to guess why people hate AnCo it would be the fanbase, or the fact that they are commonly namedropped among pretentious hipsters. Which is weird considering they are probably the most popular band from the underground.

Or maybe people just don't like the music, y'know? Which is fine too

@Zoibek

9y↑3

Holy cow talk about head canon lmao

@goodmorningcptn

9y↑65

Zolbek
Give me one example of Avey Tare or Panda Bear acting arrogant.

Strange you claim I'm speaking from my headcanon when your reply is complete fiction.

@bbbeware

9y↑39

+GoodmorningCaptain Really it looks like most of the hate is coming from /mu/. Over the past half a year they've been talking shit about AnCo and now it's cool to hate on them. They're a fucking brainless hivemind and none of them can have their own opinion about music unless it's what the rest of /mu/ thinks. If you think it's good music, that's all that matters

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@MrCesaradrianer

12y

When i heard this song, i thought the lyrics were saying:"Brother sport, brother sport, brother sport", then when i read them, i had that they say:"Support your brother support your brother support your brother", now i hug my sister every day, what a subliminal message

@Snowbody69

4y↑3

Those kids have cool parents

@xArchStanton11x

13y↑1

I can listen to this song a thousand times. Its still great and the video is just so interesting to watch as well

@markhenstock3757

5y↑7

Headphones and mushrooms and this video last Friday.

@GoodAsNewRestoration

11y↑25

My favorite part was when they repeated the same sentence for 6 minutes.

@NeilMohammed

11y↑3

yeah that was my favorite part too :)

@blakeyswagswag

10y↑6

cause lyrics are soooooo important

@beefwreath2856

10y↑26

in some musical arrangements the voice and its words aren't made to stand out entirely from the instruments. they become part of the rhythm itself, they're like guitar riffs or bass lines. you might only need a few words for your story for it to fit into your music as a song. just sayin'

@QuadiePoo

9y↑15

SPORTS BRAAAA!!

@gabelogan56

8y↑3

it's actually "Support'ya brother". I think you'd get down with that just as well.

@stevend285

7y↑2

gabelogan56 The lyrics are "Support your brother, Sports Brother" back and forth. But they sound so similar.

@DarkAngelEU

13y↑2

I'm really really starting to love this band

@buzzerede

2y↑3

The rhythms remind me of samba. Any Brazilians can confirm?

@Alpha-cv1ce

1y↑3

Totally.

Even the way they sing is really samba-like

@Alpha-cv1ce

1y↑1

Being even more specific, the way they sing really sounds like "cantiga de roda" here in Brazil. Songs that children sings in schools here in Brazil.

https://youtu.be/V8JU4Q7hKe8

@Beefforyou

12y

The point of the music is either to relax yourself or get high and listen to. This is perfect for either.

@nuffzed2001

6y↑8

this must be what mania feels like! 🕺

@procerus4789

6y

Do I smell an Oblivion reference?

@zemaculate

5y↑1

@@procerus4789 lol I don't think you do, man

@procerus4789

5y

@@zemaculate Ok

@yog-thaquasleeperofrlyeh2816

4y

no just heaven

@sunkintree

13y↑2

I don't see what's wrong with wanting to experience my favorite music on a higher level of conciousness

@xXbutters1234

8y↑8

this is absolutely amazing
props to the director

@questforwholeness

20w↑1

I had NO idea it was possible to be sonically edged so damn hard

@Troaz102

9y↑6

animal collective always has the best music videos.. So good!!!

@zahir12344

8y↑2

Dear Mike Rowe, you've got the real good show. Keep it up in a hole inside. Keep it real, keep it real. Shout out

@AttackoftheArab

12y↑4

Isn't it amazing how Animal Collective was able to perfect the transmission of lysergic acid diethylamide through a sequence of quickly flashing images?

@carlosrisu2979

3y↑1

best song ever 2021

@exhaleit

10y↑6

now that im high asf this shit cray fo real!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@njv1234

9y↑2

Want to smoke with me?

@exhaleit

9y

Stanky Leg That much alone?

@njv1234

9y

+Anna Fey yes

@spacekowboy9993

2y↑2

Open up your
Open up your
Open up your throat
And let time
All of that time
All of that time
All of that time go

I know it sucks that Daddy's done
But try to think of what you want
You've got to open up your
Open up your
Open up your

Open up your throat

Matt!
Open up your
Open up your

Open up your throat
And let all of that time
All of that time
All of that time

All of that time go
I know it sucks that Daddy's done
But try to think of what you want
You've got to open up your
Open up your

Open up your throat
Matt!
Support your brother / Sport Brother
You got to weigh what you say
To help you shape the way you play

You gotta get rid of the mourning
Sort out the habits of your mind
You've got his way and what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You've got to get rid of the more
Conservative habits of your mind
You've got his way and what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You've got to get rid of the more
Conservative habits of your mind
You've got his way and what he said
To help you shape the way you play
You've got to get rid of the more
Conservative habits of your mind
Woo!
Matt!
You're halfway 'til you're fully grown
You've got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Give a real, give a real
Shout out
Until you're fully grown
You've got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Give a real, give a real
Shout out
You're halfway 'til to fully grown
You've got a real good shot
Won't help to hold inside
Give a real, give a real
Shout out
Matt!!

@FeralFlapjack

6y↑10

I'll come here and cry when my dad dies

@dumb_gril

1y

I have never seen this video, but was obsessed with AC in my youth. This video is perfect for Brother Sport ❤️🐸

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