This song was about Panda Bear's brother, Who didnt take the death of their… Read Full Bio ↴This song was about Panda Bear's brother, Who didnt take the death of their father well. Panda is singing about Matt, and for him to open up to him about the death and speak to people.

Matt had not spoke about the death and was very depressed at the time. So panda wrote this song as a message to him.

Brother Sport
Animal Collective Lyrics

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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

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Jdabomb93

3y↑3

@The Dumb Dog

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. 😉

Fernando Cárdenas

5y↑30

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

All comments from YouTube:

Domino Recording Co.

6y↑45

‘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

TY2020

5y↑4

no thanks

Thomas Lolll

Grobble

45w

very cool

uu

5y↑277

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

القناة الشاملة

3y↑12

You're not wrong

Ollie Oxen

3y↑8

and you’d be correct

Brandon William

3y↑6

yes

MD

3y↑6

It really is. It's so damn triumphant.

Daniel Engsväng

3y↑4

Simply Genial and honest

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ももんがが

3y↑115

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

Bradley Foreman

1y↑6

Matt!

Christopher Watson

13y↑79

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

The Mercy Catalog

1y↑2

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

jon c

1y↑2

You got the real good shot

Aranman16

13y↑117

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.

Ballet Roses

11y↑167

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

Alex

2y↑5

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.

Scot Ferguson

3y↑85

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.

Clifford Mcmurty

12y↑56

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

mrnoah

7y↑58

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.

Crabhammer

4y↑284

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

Mae Ritter

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

Ove javier

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

IwakaTendeVI

4y↑14

You're never done growing

bravetherainbow

3y↑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.

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betty swallocks :3

2y↑21

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

K Santiago

33w↑1

live whale reaction

Paul Phoenix

5y↑69

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-thaqua Sleeper of R'lyeh

4y↑10

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.

Bigcoin

4y↑5

"keep it real shout out"

Taryn Estrada

2y↑1

@Yog-thaqua Sleeper of R'lyeh 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

m i n d

51w

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

Sophia

11y↑10

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

Stephen Henry

3y↑17

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

Some Guy

32w↑2

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.

Dana Herrington

8y↑127

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

Beef Jerkingz

8y↑11

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

dachuckie

6y↑8

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

mvvagner

4y↑5

makes me tear up too

Jdabomb93

3y↑2

Best part. 👌

Squanch Wanch

@dachuckie so cringe

Matthew Martin

10y↑80

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

mvvagner

4y↑3

Did you open up your throat?

Matthew Martin

4y↑6

mvvagner I did dude...
BigTime

MD

3y↑1

Matt!

Framing the Picture

11y↑26

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

Grazielle Correa

10y↑12

Me faz relembrar bons tempos.Amo essa musica !

Jdabomb93

3y↑12

The last minutes of this song are the best. 😥

3:15

I can listen to this chorus forever. 🎶😭🎶

Valentin Sollberger

6y↑352

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

themange59

5y↑1

Same...

Josue Arrieta

Gigi Dag

5y↑5

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.

Janson Ward

4y↑5

listening to it for my first time right now. wow

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Mark Kerins

14y↑2

when i first heard Merriweather Post Pavilion at the start of last year i was instantly hooked i constantly listened to it all year what a truly amazing band.

WJL

8y↑16

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.

Nic Sheds

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. :')

Jose Ricardo

43w↑2

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

Aaron Gonzales

13y↑6

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.

Captain Moondog

5y↑10

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

Superposition

14y↑3

These guys never fail to amaze me!

MCFractal

12y↑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!

Paul Anglada - DinosaurAlive

14y↑4

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

Cameron Trois

4y↑11

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

Patrick Dizon

3y↑15

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

MD

3y↑1

How's 2021 looking?

Reicor

En 2022 la que más escuche

Jared Rogge

14y↑2

Beautiful song and beautiful video. I really like Animal Collective. This video captures the imagination of childhood. Just amazing.

John Chirigos

13y↑1

3:15 is just such a calming yet consuming release. That whole build up you know has to break and when it does it is amazing.

rep0rter

46w

This album sounds like life itself.

Trieweg

14y↑1

I bet those two kids were the happiest kids in the world to be allowed to do all of this! Amazing video as always! Animal Collective makes me life :)

MD

3y↑5

God this song is so damn triumphant.

Peatrude

3y↑15

this is every single good childhood memory condensed into 6 minutes

Chris Arias

10y↑35

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

ElusivEnigma

4y↑5

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

Jamie Polinski

Same...

andymck

12y

This might just be one of the best songs ever.

mrdjsoundwave

14y

song of the year in my opinion, totally transcends this video when heard blasted live

Chance Hollingsworth

13y

This song and video coupled together is just pure exuberant joy unbounded...I love it.

Kharnellia Angelique

9y↑4

I'll always come back to this song for a pick-me-up.
and this video gives me some nostalgic feels <3
Plus babygirl's dance moves are the bomb. I love it :3

amplatone

14y↑1

Amazing...thank you for making music!!!

emac

14y↑1

I love this song so much (: And the video is really well done, you don't see that alot anymore.

Itzel Elysia

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.

abstractyourself

14y↑1

La musique.. le clip.. <3 C'est juste une pure merveille !

Xavier Valenzuela

8y↑1

This song always gets me in good spirits

Gus Renteria

7y↑6

my all time favorite music video! bravo standing ovation

Conor Jeffery

14y↑1

What a beautiful and wonderful song and video. Inspiring.

mistershears

14y

PERFECTION! And I thought this song couldn't get any better.

MikeEckesBeatzzz

11y

This is the best song, it NEVER gets old!

Lucas Quiroga

6y↑1

Gosto de muito de ouvir essa musica quando estou triste, não que me deixe feliz, mas me sinto muito bem.

Christopher Mundahl

5y↑1

One of the best music videos ever made.

Thank you. He would be proud.

Zach Jacobs

4y↑6

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

H0LL3RATCHU

14y↑1

everything about this video is fantastic. animal collective videos are the best!

Jae Senji (FULFLEJ OFFICIAL CHANNEL)

13y

one of the most unique and uplifting songs to be released in 2009 (or any other year for that matter). pump this shit up. sick, sick, sick...

Luiz Fernando

13y

BrotherSport melhor musica que existe em 3º lugar das musicas americanas!!

The Glad Scientist

14y↑1

this video epitomizes everything AC is to me...nostalgic, psychedelic, imaginative, and most of all AWESOME

JakeyM00n

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

Christopher Webb

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.

Michael Friedrich

14y↑1

i love it when good bands like AC have enough money to make awesome videos like this :D

freshandsilky

14y

i will never grow tired of this amazing music

sunkentree

12y↑2

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

AJ Navilio

14y

This song is amazing, so original and uniquely beautiful!

Nick Cornell

12y↑1

So wonderful <3 animal collective is about everything that brings me bliss

roman k-0048

8y↑9

this is absolutely amazing
props to the director

Kali Bonoz

This is sheer and utter madness for your ears in a good way.i thoughrougly enjoy this each and every time I hear it and get a different perspective each time.its a demensional trip taking you into a path of multi scenery that you will never forget as long as you live, and is what makes this great music.thank you animal collective.

Boris Sheen

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!

RandomAssGuy

This video has filled me with joy, I've been listening to AC for almost 2 years now and i have just recently started watching the videos of their songs and i have liked most of them but this one in particular is a MASTERPIECE

Ricki Schneider

14y

No words can describe how fantastic this is after 2 firecrackers. No words.

Renae Alexandria

12y↑1

This song is my favorite. I love the video too, seriously I would kill to see Animal Collective live.

Tabitha Timbuktu

4y↑12

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

mu

good idea. i will also do that

xRavax

14y↑1

Wow....this is an awesome video, GREAT MUSIC!!!! I love you AC!! :D

hmmstirfry

14y

this has got to be one of the best songs ive ever herd. Longboarding to this is amazing

OneShroomTooMany

12y

This is not a music video you see everyday, THAT'S WHY ITS AMAZING.

Phil

14y

trippy,colorfull,catchy ANIMAL COLLECTIVE has done it again

Scott Hall

11y

Thank you, Animal Collective, for never ever selling out.

ohhellfire

8y↑104

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

Jdabomb93

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

The Dumb Dog

Who’s Matt

Jdabomb93

3y↑3

rob

loving the glow pt. 2 profile pic

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Egypt B

14y↑1

oneof the coolest videos ive seen in a while animal collective is amazing i love them, andthe video was ever surperb:) i hope to keep seeing more eevr superb greta thing from them :D

xchangewoman

14y

I love absolutely everything about this. It's so well edited :O Bravo AC and Jack Kubizne

Google made me do it

13y↑2

I'm really really starting to love this band

birdablaze

14y

they are geniuses. i just love them so much

SKYFISHBAND

12y

Such an amazing song.

Fernando Cárdenas

5y↑30

Holt Lyda

14y↑1

Love it! Great work.

DAvonzoAllDay

14y↑1

i have literally watched this like 30 times today its amazing!!!!

konfuse

1y↑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.

midocrimsonfate

14y

I haven't heard this song in a while,if you take a break from it and come back to it,its even more epic! AncoForLife!<33

AzureWolf

11y

I cannot get this song out of my head!

A-Tack

8y↑6

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

_____

7y↑2

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

JKD - BOOT CAMP

14y

Simply Amazing. Love the tribal and organic type art mixed in!

Faizon Zaman

13y

I am 10 billion times happier just for knowing this song was created. I love the Lyrics to this song too...

TheTriangleVision

14y

the end of this song is the most amazing thing I've ever heard i wish it went on forever!!

lstojk

11y

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

Valeria

4y↑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.

SkittleswithOJ

14y

I absolutely love this! It is so trippy looking. Great song :)

Robert Taylor

14y

They've been together for about a decade so I hope they finally do get some cash out of it as they've made some pretty interesting music even if its not to everyones taste.

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