Matt had not spoke about the death and was very depressed at the time. So panda wrote this song as a message to him.
Brothersport
Animal Collective Lyrics
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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 throat
Matt
Open up your (Open up your)[Repeat: x7]
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) [Repeat: x7]
Support your brother
[Repeat: x3]
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
The song "Brothersport" by Animal Collective is a complex and abstract work of art. The lyrics seem to encourage the listener to let go of their worries and let out their emotions without restraint. The phrase "open up your throat" is repeated several times throughout the song, as if to symbolize the release of feelings that have been kept inside for too long. The lines "I know it sucks that daddy's dumb, but try to think of what you want" are cryptic, but seem to suggest that the listener should not be held back by the mistakes or shortcomings of past generations.
The chorus changes direction slightly, with the repeated phrase "support your brother." This could be taken to mean literal brothers or brothers in the broader sense of humanity. The lines "you gotta weigh what he said/ to help you shape the way you play" suggest that the listener should listen to the advice of others, but ultimately make their own choices. The song ends with the exhortation to "keep it real" and "shout out," suggesting that authenticity and honest expression are the ultimate goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up your, open up your
Encouragement to let go and be vulnerable
Open up your throat
Specifically asking the listener to vocalize their innermost feelings
And let the all of that time
The past is gone and it's time to move on
All of that time, all of that time go
Emphasizing the need to release past pain and regrets
I know it sucks that daddy's dumb
Acknowledging that father figures can make mistakes and hurt us
But try to think of what you want
Encouraging the listener to focus on their own needs and desires
You got to open up your
A repetition of the earlier message to be open and honest
Support your brother (sports brother)
Extending the theme of brotherhood and support to sportsmanship
You got to weigh what he said
Consider the advice of others when deciding how to live your life
To help you shape the way you play
Advice can be taken to improve your own experiences and goals
You gotta get rid of the mourning
Allowing yourself to move on from past regrets and sadness
Sort out the habits of your mind
Examining and changing negative thought patterns
Until fully grown
Learning and growing is a lifelong process
You got a real good shot
Implying that success is possible with perseverance
Won't help to hold inside
Keeping emotions bottled up is unhealthy
Keep it real keep it real shout out
Authenticity is important
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Jdabomb93
@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
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
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TY2020
no thanks
Thomas Lolll
ko
Grobble
very cool
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I seriously think this is one of the best songs ever.
القناة الشاملة
You're not wrong
Ollie Oxen
and you’d be correct
Brandon William
yes
MD
It really is. It's so damn triumphant.
Daniel Engsväng
Simply Genial and honest