The Brother
A Human and his Stds Lyrics
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2 - "Love"
In a land of nowhere and a time of the past,
there was a boy in shrouds of patches and black.
If that boy had given up his home and turned his back,
he didn't feel lost, because he was never on track...
Well he was not a friend, and a troubled soul he was,
but a comrade he found, and for him that was enough!
They took to each other faster than the naked eye could see,
and took to angry teen-age activities.
They stole what they wanted, & broke what they could not.
They were no longer children, but creatures without thought.
To walk past them was fear of their hearts, and foul disgust.
The duo's crimes worsened with each passing day,
people became wallets with a different face,
the risk was heightened and a pact was made...
Forever brothers is what they were and how they stayed,
for being alone was the worst way to fade...
So they walked together, and they fought together,
money painted their houses and the women came like sheep.
But what is enough? Too bad a little more was always the plan...
So a little bit more became a little too much, and a man died for their money lust.
He was shot in the head, right between the eyes...
When the police came he was the only one there, to his surprise!
Just as quick there, he was just as quick gone, and just like that...
His brother had moved on...
There was no law that could hurt him more than what his brother had done.
So ask again, what's more painful than being alone?
Although too late he had found his answer, the betrayal of his only brother
The song "The Brother" by A Human and his Stds explores the themes of love, brotherhood, betrayal, and the consequences of criminal choices. The lyrics tell the story of a troubled boy who finds a friend in another troubled soul. They become brothers who engage in criminal activities, stealing and breaking things. They progress to more heinous acts, becoming creatures without thought. They see people as wallets and women as sheep. Their crimes escalate to the point where they kill a man for their money lust. When the police come, the singer's brother betrays him, leaving him to face the consequences alone. This leaves the singer to reflect on what is more painful than being alone, which ultimately becomes the betrayal of his only brother.
The song "The Brother" is a narrative piece that uses vivid imagery and metaphors to paint a picture of the story's events. The lyrics are conversational and speak to the listener, engaging them in the tale. The song's structure is unique, combining spoken-word and singing to create a sense of drama and tension that builds with the story. The guitar playing is subtle and reflective, underscoring the melancholy mood of the lyrics. The punchy bass and drums add to the song's sense of urgency and drama.
Line by Line Meaning
In a land of nowhere and a time of the past,
The story takes place in an undefined place and time.
there was a boy in shrouds of patches and black.
The singer is a boy who dresses in dark, battered clothes.
If that boy had given up his home and turned his back,
If the boy had left his former life behind,
he didn't feel lost, because he was never on track...
he wouldn't have felt lost because he didn't have a clear path.
Well he was not a friend, and a troubled soul he was,
The artist was not a friend, but instead a troubled person.
but a comrade he found, and for him that was enough!
However, he found someone to bond with, and that was all he needed.
They took to each other faster than the naked eye could see,
Their relationship developed quickly, imperceivable to the outside world.
and took to angry teen-age activities.
They engaged in typical adolescent rebellion and mischief.
They stole what they wanted, & broke what they could not.
They became criminals, taking what they wanted and destroying what they couldn't.
They were no longer children, but creatures without thought.
Their actions and behavior made them seem less like children and more like mindless animals.
To walk past them was fear of their hearts, and foul disgust.
People were afraid and repulsed by them as they walked by.
The duo's crimes worsened with each passing day,
Their crimes only got worse as time went on.
people became wallets with a different face,
They saw people as nothing more than walking potential money sources.
the risk was heightened and a pact was made...
The danger escalated, and the two made a pact to stick together.
Forever brothers is what they were and how they stayed,
They became bonded like true brothers and remained that way.
for being alone was the worst way to fade...
They knew that being alone was the worst way to disappear and so they clung to one another for support.
So they walked together, and they fought together,
They acted as each others' partner, always having the other's back.
money painted their houses and the women came like sheep.
They made a lot of money that they spent on lavish things, and women were attracted to them like mindless followers.
But what is enough? Too bad a little more was always the plan...
They could never be satisfied with what they had, and always wanted more.
So a little bit more became a little too much, and a man died for their money lust.
Their desire for more escalated to the point where someone was needlessly killed for it.
He was shot in the head, right between the eyes...
The man was murdered by being shot directly in the head.
When the police came, he was the only one there, to his surprise!
When the police arrived, the artist found himself alone with the dead body.
Just as quick there, he was just as quick gone, and just like that...
The singer quickly fled the scene and seemingly disappeared.
His brother had moved on...
His 'brother' (the other criminal) had abandoned him and moved on without him.
There was no law that could hurt him more than what his brother had done.
The singer was more hurt by the betrayal of his so-called brother than he could have ever been by the law.
So ask again, what's more painful than being alone?
The singer challenges the listener to reconsider whether being alone is really the worst thing, in light of the singer's experience.
Although too late he had found his answer, the betrayal of his only brother
The singer realized too late that the worst pain he could endure was the betrayal of the one person he thought he could count on.
Contributed by Hailey S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.