Brandyn also has a great uncle who was apart of the first ska/reggae groups The Folkes Brothers, who had the first #1 ska hit "Oh Carolina" in 1964. Brandyn grew up with 6 siblings in a variety of cities before ultimately settling down in St. Louis, MO where he spent his formative years developing his artistry. After graduating he attended NYU's Tisch School Of The Arts on full scholarship for musical theatre. Shortly after attending he dropped out after a call with his manager, Ric Aliberte, encouraging him to take a year off to travel & pursue a serious career in music. Upon his manager's advice, he travelled to Scandinavia, where he was ultimately discovered by a publisher in Stockholm, Sweden.
Upon returning to the US, Brandyn couch surfed his way through New York City doing writing session after writing session until he was eventually discovered by Kara Dioguardi, who signed him as an artist, developed him & brought him out to LA to record an album. In 2012 Brandyn's first placement "Kiss You Inside Out" was nominated for a Juno Award (Canadian Grammy's) for Single Of The Year. And in 2014 Brandyn saw his first top 40 hit with Warner Bros Recording artist Jake Miller's "First Flight Home". That year he also had notable songs on Colombia Recording artist MKTO & a #1 in Spain on spanish oyband AURYN. After a few years of recording, performing & traveling, Brandyn has embarked on his first steps toward world touring. He continues to record & write in LA, as well as travel the world writing for various artists. To date he's released 3 mixtapes.
On April 17th, 2015 Brandyn released his first self produced record entitled "I Wanna Be (Free)". His next release, "Stand Down" featuring his sister LaRaisha, is slated to drop May 22nd, 2015 followed by his first EP entitled "Made Of Dreams".
Set In Stone
Brandyn Burnette Lyrics
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But don't let him know that I exist
One day I will rise to lead a kingdom
Far away from all of this
Bring me to the river
But don't let me wander in my fear
Ask me anything and I'll deliver
I'm still broken
I know, I know, I know, I know, I ooh...
We're still spoken(?)
We're chosen
Don't worry about it
Cause it's set in stone
Don't worship the idols
No they're made of gold
Cause I believe in a thing called destiny
And I'm coming home
Take me to the water
I just need a beat to sail away
Anything to save me from tomorrow
All the pain this horror takes (?)
Bring me to the river
Back to where it started on the floor
Creepin down my spine I feel a shiver
Rising up even gold
I'm still broken
I know, I know, I know, I know, I ooh...
We're still spoken(?)
We're chosen
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah
Don't worry about it
Cause it's set in stone
Don't worship the idols
No they're made of gold
Cause i believe in a thing called destiny
And I'm coming home
Don't worry about it
Cause it's set in stone
Mmm... yeah it's set in stone
Mmm... yeah it's set in stone
Aahh... Set in stone
Yeah it's set in stone
The lyrics to Brandyn Burnette's song "Set In Stone" speak about a longing for a better future and a deep desire to escape from the present reality. The opening lines, "Take me to the water, but don't let him know that I exist," suggest a need for secrecy and a willingness to hide from an unknown figure or a person of authority. The following line, "One day I will rise to lead a kingdom, far away from all of this," suggests a desire for a better future and a sense of determination to achieve great things. The lyrics also mention a need to be brought to the river, but not to wander in fear. The song speaks about the struggle to overcome fear and anxiety, and a promise to deliver an "exodus away from here."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that destiny is predetermined and that one's fate is "set in stone." The lines, "Don't worry about it, 'cause it's set in stone, don't worship the idols, no they're made of gold," suggest that one should not be attached to material possessions or things that are not important in the grand scheme of things. The lyrics emphasize that destiny is the driving force of life and that one should trust in it to eventually bring them home.
Overall, the lyrics of "Set In Stone" paint a picture of longing, determination, and trust in one's destiny. The song speaks to the struggles we face in our daily lives and the hope for a better future that keeps us going.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me to the water
I need a fresh start, a new beginning
But don't let him know that I exist
I'm trying to stay low-key and avoid confrontation
One day I will rise to lead a kingdom
I have big dreams and aspirations of success
Far away from all of this
I'm looking for an escape from my current situation
Bring me to the river
I need to be purified, to wash away my past mistakes
But don't let me wander in my fear
I'm scared of making the same mistakes again and need guidance
Ask me anything and I'll deliver
I'm ready to take control and fulfill my dreams
An exodus away from here
I need to leave behind the negativity and start anew
I'm still broken
I'm not yet healed from my past wounds
I know, I know, I know, I know, I ooh...
I'm aware of my flaws and mistakes
We're still spoken(?), We're chosen
Despite our struggles, we will still succeed
Don't worry about it, Cause it's set in stone
I have faith in my destiny and future success
Don't worship the idols, No they're made of gold
I won't be distracted by materialism or false idols
Cause I believe in a thing called destiny
I have faith that everything will work out in the end
And I'm coming home
I'm on my way to achieving my goals and fulfilling my destiny
I just need a beat to sail away
I need something to motivate me to move forward
Anything to save me from tomorrow
I'm afraid of what's to come and need to be saved from it
All the pain this horror takes (?)
I'm tired of the pain and suffering I've experienced
Back to where it started on the floor
I need to go back to my roots to find my way again
Creepin down my spine I feel a shiver
Something is unsettling and I'm aware of it
Rising up even gold
Despite everything, I will succeed and come out shining
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah
Repeating this phrase emphasizes the confidence I have in my destiny
Mmm... yeah it's set in stone
Everything is predetermined and I have faith in it
Aahh... Set in stone
My destiny is set in stone and I'm confident in it
Contributed by Charlie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Take me to the water
But don't let him know that I exist
One day I will rise to lead a kingdom
Far away from all of this
Far away from all of this
Bring me to the river
But don't let me wander in my fear
Ask me anything and I'll deliver
An exodus away from here
I'm still broken
I know, I know, I know, I know, I ooh...
We're still spoken(?)
We're chosen
Don't worry about it
Cause it's set in stone
Don't worship the idols
No they're made of gold
Cause I believe in a thing called destiny
And I'm coming home
Take me to the water
I just need a beat to sail away
Anything to save me from tomorrow
All the pain this horror takes (?)
Bring me to the river
Back to where it started on the floor
Creepin down my spine I feel a shiver
Rising up even gold
I'm still broken
I know, I know, I know, I know, I ooh...
We're still spoken(?)
We're chosen
Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah, nah
Don't worry about it
Cause it's set in stone
Don't worship the idols
No they're made of gold
Cause i believe in a thing called destiny
And I'm coming home
Don't worry about it
Cause it's set in stone
Mmm... yeah it's set in stone
Mmm... yeah it's set in stone
Aahh... Set in stone
Yeah it's set in stone
@lauraleiser4341
My son Eric is a genius. So glad he collaborate with another one. Love seeing the Holy Bible come to life through animation!
@Jero-Drive
I remember listening to this 4 years ago on my first shroom trip and the vibe was just right spring cool breeze with waves of tall grass flowing. Coming back to see this masterpiece gives me chills sad to see not many know this song but it is still timeless
@brand10000
5 years this has been out and I'm just now hearing this in 2021? It came on Kwabs Radio on Pandora
@angehuy3743
This song is my favorite.. Who am I kidding? They're all my favorites ^^ keep up the good work!
@shanguaih8548
How does this not have more views :'(
@thoccky
worship was the best :)
@kiddoflash313
omg the lyrics are absolutely beautiful & your singing is phenomenal
@talarad7876
WOW! I'm speechless
this is AMAZING!
im like 😱😎👊
I just can't! how do you do that? this is really amazing
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@claudiastein7042
Wow! You did it again... amazing song 😘
@Clexxa
this song is currently my jam ❤