Anna was inspired to pursue music having grown up in a musical family and has been performing every since she can remember. Moving to Cape Town, South Africa in 2001, played an invaluable role in building her confidence and breaking through her debilitating stage fright.
Moving back to the UK in 2004, Anna studied a National Diploma in Music Practice and pursued music performing in venues around Essex and Suffolk, in theatres, charity events, music festivals and local BBC radio stations.
Anna’s latest project was composing her first album and has spent the last nine months travelling the world, from Asia, to NZ, home to Cape Town and South America, performing along the way. This time gave her the platform, space and breath taking surroundings to compose her rich, heartfelt and honest music about her life experiences.
On returning to England in July 2012 Anna has begun performing and recording her upcoming EP and has now relocated to London to continue her musical journey.
Brother
Anna Pancaldi Lyrics
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Cause I can't live without you like they all think I can
I'm not so strong as they think I am, my heart's so much below the weight of man
But you know me, you know me just as I am
Only you know and maybe it is just why I'm weary
Cause I'm tired of living without
It'll do then oh, all it means to grow without you
It's been so many days, since I've felt your warmth your rays around me here
Brother where have you gone from here
Just because I'm older doesn't mean I'm any stronger without you here
Are you somewhere chasing bluebirds without me?
Cause I can't live the same like they, they all think I can
Wear the mask of who I was, but can't they see I'm but half a man
But you see me, you see me just as I am
It'll do then oh, all it means to grow without you
Brother where have you gone from here
It's been so many days, since I've felt your warmth your rays around me here
Brother where have you gone from here
Just because I'm older doesn't mean I'm any stronger without you here
Cause you are colour and light
You are colour and light
Don't you know, you are colour and light
Brother where have you gone from here
It's been so many days, since I've felt your warmth your rays around me
Brother where have you gone from here
The years, they're walking on without you,
All alone, come find me please
Just because I'm older, doesn't mean I'm any stronger without you here
Just because I'm older, doesn't mean I'm any stronger without you here
In "Brother," Anna Pancaldi sings about missing her brother who has gone somewhere without her. She wonders if he's chasing rainbows or bluebirds, and she laments that she can't live without him, despite what others may think. She's not as strong as people believe, and her heart feels heavy without her brother. She pleads for him to come back to her and help her through life, reminding him that just because she's older, it doesn't mean she's any stronger without him.
The song is an emotional tribute to Pancaldi's brother, who passed away from cancer when she was a teenager. The lyrics capture the pain and longing she feels for her brother, as well as the weight of his absence in her life. Pancaldi explains that the song is a way for her to express the grief she's held onto for so long, and to honor her brother's memory.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you somewhere chasing rainbows without me?
Are you pursuing a happy life without me, leaving me behind?
Cause I can't live without you like they all think I can
I cannot survive without you, even though people think I can.
I'm not so strong as they think I am, my heart's so much below the weight of man
I'm not as emotionally strong as people believe, and the feeling of losing you is consuming me.
But you know me, you know me just as I am
You understand me and accept me exactly as I am.
Only you know and maybe it is just why I'm weary
The only person who knows me entirely is you, and perhaps, that's why I'm so tired.
Cause I'm tired of living without
I'm exhausted from existing without you.
It'll do then oh, all it means to grow without you
It's only acceptable to grow without you because I have no choice.
Brother where have you gone from here
Where have you gone, my dear brother?
It's been so many days, since I've felt your warmth your rays around me here
It's been a long time since I felt your love near me.
Just because I'm older doesn't mean I'm any stronger without you here
Despite being older, I haven't grown stronger without you in my life.
Are you somewhere chasing bluebirds without me?
Are you pursuing a life of happiness without me, leaving me behind once again?
Cause I can't live the same like they, they all think I can
I can't pretend to live a normal life without you as others think I can.
Wear the mask of who I was, but can't they see I'm but half a man
I'm pretending to be who I used to be, but nobody seems to realize that I'm incomplete without you.
But you see me, you see me just as I am
But you understand me completely, with no doubts or judgment.
Cause you are colour and light, You are colour and light, Don't you know, you are colour and light
You bring color and brightness to my life, and you must know that you are a significant part of my being.
The years, they're walking on without you, All alone, come find me please
Life is moving on without you, and I feel lost. Please come back to me.
Just because I'm older, doesn't mean I'm any stronger without you here
My age doesn't determine my strength without you. I'm weak even today.
Contributed by Bailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@veera6469
Are you somewhere chasing rainbows without me?
Cause I can't live without you like they all think I can
I'm not so strong as they think I am, my heart's so much below the weight of man
But you know me, you know me just as I am
Only you know and maybe it is just why I'm weary
Cause I'm tired of living without
It'll do then oh, all it means to grow without you
Brother where have you gone from here
It's been so many days, since I've felt your warmth your rays around me here
Brother where have you gone from here
Just because I'm older doesn't mean I'm any stronger without you here
Are you somewhere chasing bluebirds without me?
Cause I can't live the same like they, they all think I can
Wear the mask of who I was, but can't they see I'm but half a man
But you see me, you see me just as I am
It'll do then oh, all it means to grow without you
Brother where have you gone from here
It's been so many days, since I've felt your warmth your rays around me here
Brother where have you gone from here
Just because I'm older doesn't mean I'm any stronger without you here
Cause you are colour and light
You are colour and light
Don't you know, you are colour and light
Brother where have you gone from here
It's been so many days, since I've felt your warmth your rays around me
Brother where have you gone from here
The years, they're walking on without you,
All alone, come find me please
Just because I'm older, doesn't mean I'm any stronger without you here
Just because I'm older, doesn't mean I'm any stronger without you here
@meganhenley5863
My little brother took his life January of this year. I tend to lean towards music when grieving and just found this song, and well it really got to me(in a good way). Its very beautiful.
@ellasarlot3341
Megan Henley so sorry for your loss, honey
@Annapancaldimusic
So sorry for your loss Megan, all my thoughts and love x
@sharonmcgregor1389
So sorry for your loss
@nenakinky
I found your song on a playlist my twin brother had on his Spotify. My brother passed 3 months and a half ago. When I listened it I got the feeling he left it to me, like a message, like he knew I was going to found it, it was perfect to ease the pain, I can't tell the number of replays and while listening cried my grief out of this song over and over again.
Now my heart is healing, thanks for your precious song. Im sure my brother loved it too.
@Annapancaldimusic
Thank you for reaching out Sndy. I am so very, deeply sorry to hear you have suffered such a life-altering loss, thank you for your vulnerability and honesty too. It does seem serendipitous in some way, doesn't it. Your message has touched me, so I thank you for taking the time to share your heart. All the love to you in such a tragic time xx
@kathryncollar7799
Beautiful, haunting, the depths of a human soul made vocal
@ishhighkey
Found your song on Spotify, Thank you for the feels!
@Annapancaldimusic
Ah Aisha, thank you so much hun! Come to a show when you can =) www.facebook.com/annapancaldimusic
@Annapancaldimusic
Thanks for listening! =)