Band members
Nathan Moore - born Nathan Marcellus Moore, 10 January 1965, in Stamford Hill, London - Vocalist
David White - born 6 June 1965, in Highbury, North London - Guitarist / Vocalist
Carl Fysh - born 25 January 1963 - Keyboardist
Steve Alexander - born 20 November 1962, in Ystradgynlais, Powys, Mid Wales - Drummer
Former members
Eg White - Drummer
The group's first singles, "I Should Have Lied", "How Many Times", "Chain-Gang Smile" (produced by Don Was from Was Not Was) and "Can You Keep a Secret?", were all written by band members Eg White and Carl Fysh, and performed by the band. None of the singles troubled the UK top 50, but were minor chart entries.
However, Stock, Aitken and Waterman auctioned off their services to charity and Brother Beyond and label EMI won the auction . The first song to be released from this session was "The Harder I Try", a number 2 hit that was only kept off the top by the million-seller "Groovy Kind Of Love", by Phil Collins. "The Harder I Try" famously samples the drum intro to The Isley Brothers' "This Old Heart Of Mine", and indeed the song as a whole has a distinct Motown feel, as does its successor "He Ain't No Competition", the 12" of this topping the HI-NRG charts in October 88, where it stayed until it was knocked off by Samantha Fox cover of "I Only Wanna Be With You", again produced by SAW. Their final significant hit was a remix of album-track "Be My Twin", which got to number 14. Subsequent releases delivered lesser returns, with "Can You Keep A Secret" hitting 22, "Drive On" from their second album hitting 39, "Trust" at 53 and a cover of The Three Degrees' "When Will I See You Again?" stalling at 43. After a year-long break, the band enjoyed some US success with "The Girl I Used To Know" and a final UK chart-entry at 48.
They released two albums, Get Even (1988) and Trust (1989) before disbanding in 1991.
After The split lead singer Nathan Moore went on to sing with another boy band called Worlds Apart, and now is working as a manager to such acts as Jessica Garlick, he was also a contestant on ITV's Hit Me Baby One More Time and infamous for being part of Lisa Scott-Lee's Totally Scott-Lee set up. Drummer Steve Alexander toured with Duran Duran for six years, before going solo. Carl Fysh now works for a PR agency in London and became manager to male duo Fierce Girl. David White is currently studying for a BA degree in Fine Art at Central St Martin's College in London. He has shown his paintings around England and Israel.
After leaving Brother Beyond, Eg White formed the duo Eg and Alice with artist Alice Temple. They released one album in 1991 before Eg went solo, covering the Jellyfish hit 'Stay Home'. Eg White won an Ivor Novello award for writing Will Young's "Leave Right Now" and has written songs for a variety of artists, including Natalie Imbruglia and Joss Stone.
Be My Twin
Brother Beyond Lyrics
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Tell me you won't suffer for any other
Take away all these separate days
Be my double
Stay with me all through my life
Cross the Bridge of Sighs
Are we friends or lovers, or something other
Be my double, leave the past behind
One on one all along
Oh, I need to be near you
Be my twin
One on one or alone
Oh, I need to be with you
Be my twin
Petrol blue your smile
Wrapped in sheer nostalgia of wealth and power
I'll cross your heart with a credit card
Be my double
Let me be your alibi
Forgery and style
Angel of desire, I'll feed your fire
Be my double, steal a brand new life
Be my double, stay with me tonight
One on one all along
Oh, I need to be near you
Be my twin
One on one or alone
Oh, I need to be with you
Be my twin
One on one all along
Oh, I need to be near you
Be my twin
(Be my mirror life)
(Be my past and present)
(Look into the future)
(Stay with me tonight)
One on one all along
Oh, I need to be near you
Be my twin
One on one or alone
Oh, I need to be with you
One on one all along
Oh, I need to be near you
Be my twin
One on one or alone
Oh, I need to be with you
One on one all along
Oh, I need to be near you
Be my twin
One on one or alone
Oh, I need to be with you
The song "Be My Twin" by Brother Beyond is a plea for a deep and intimate connection that goes beyond mere friendship or romance. The lyrics suggest that the singer is searching for someone who understands them completely and can share every aspect of their lives. The repeated line "Be my double" reinforces this idea of finding a perfect reflection of oneself in another person.
The opening lines of the song, "Look into my eyes / Tell me you won't suffer for any other," suggest that the singer is looking for someone who is devoted only to them, who won't be distracted or pulled away by the demands or desires of anyone else. This desire for exclusivity is echoed in the later lines "Let me be your alibi / Forgery and style / Angel of desire, I'll feed your fire," which suggest a willingness to go to great lengths to protect and maintain the relationship.
The final lines of the song, "One on one all along / Oh, I need to be near you / Be my twin," drive home the idea of this deep and abiding connection, of needing to be with the other person at all times. The repetition of the line "One on one all along" emphasizes the idea of being together forever, through all the ups and downs of life. In this way, the song is a passionate and intense call for a relationship that goes beyond ordinary boundaries and can stand the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Look into my eyes
Gazes into my eyes and tells me that you will not suffer for anyone besides me.
Tell me you won't suffer for any other
Confirm that you won't endure pain for any other person except me.
Take away all these separate days
Eliminate all the days that we spend apart.
Be my double
Be my exact duplicate, my partner in all aspects.
Stay with me all through my life
Be beside me every day till the end of time.
Cross the Bridge of Sighs
Overcome the struggles we encounter in this relationship.
Are we friends or lovers, or something other
Clarify what we are in this romance, beyond just friends or lovers.
Be my double, leave the past behind
Be my replica and forget about the past that we shared with others.
Be my double, stay with me tonight
Be my twin and stay with me tonight.
One on one all along
It has always been just you and me.
Oh, I need to be near you
I crave to be close to you.
Be my twin
Be my exact copy, clone, or partner in all aspects.
Petrol blue your smile
Radiating your happy expression in such a way that it is breathtaking.
Wrapped in sheer nostalgia of wealth and power
Engulfed in the memory of the luxurious lifestyle we can lead together.
I'll cross your heart with a credit card
I promise to do everything to keep your heart and soul comfortably present with me.
Let me be your alibi
Allow me to give you the perfect excuse for all of your absences and needs.
Forgery and style
Using forgery and flair to maintain the appearance that we're an impeccable couple.
Angel of desire, I'll feed your fire
Your passionate desire is what motivates me and fuelling it gives romantic pleasure.
Be my double, steal a brand new life
Be my twin and start a new life with me.
One on one or alone
It does not matter if we are together or by ourselves; all is well when we are together.
Stay with me tonight
Spend the night with me.
(Be my mirror life)
Reflecting all the aspects of my life.
(Be my past and present)
Embracing all the events, memories and experiences that we had in the past and cherish now and in the future.
(Look into the future)
Visualizing a bright future together.
(Stay with me tonight)
Spend the night with me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL ANTHONY FYSH, DAVID B. WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Be My Twin Lyrics
Brother Beyond - Be My Twin Lyrics
Artist: Brother Beyond
Album: Now That’s What I Call Music 14
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Track "Brother Beyond"
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Look into my eyes
Tell me you won't suffer for any other
Take away all these separate days
Be my double
Stay with me all through my life
Cross the Bridge of Sighs
Are we friends or lovers, or something other
Be my double, leave the past behind
Be my double, stay with me tonight
Chorus:
One on one all along
Oh, I need to be near you
Be my twin
One on one or alone
Oh, I need to be with you
Be my twin
Petrol blue your smile
Wrapped in sheer nostalgia of wealth and power
I'll cross your heart with a credit card
Be my double
Let me be your alibi
Forgery and style
Angel of desire, I'll feed your fire
Be my double, steal a brand new life
Be my double, stay with me tonight
Chorus:
One on one all along
Oh, I need to be near you
Be my twin
One on one or alone
Oh, I need to be with you
Be my twin
One on one all along
Oh, I need to be near you
Be my twin
(Be my mirror life)
(Be my past and present)
(Look into the future)
(Stay with me tonight)
Chorus x 03
Track "Brother Beyond"
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@darrenbell5159
Definitely Brother Beyond's best track
@retrolutiongames9479
Not just their best song, a damn fine 80s track by anyones standards!
@Violet-jy3fi
I found this song by chance just recently , I'd forgot how good this group & their songs were . I loved the 80s & everything about it .
@alanmcdnyc
Their final UK Top 20 hit, reaching No 14 in January 1989. It was their second AM No 1, keeping Mike & The Mechanics "The Living Years" off the top spot. Lead singer Nathan Moore would go on to have success with another boy band, Worlds Apart.
@AlexHarrisDigital
Such a cracking song and cracking album! Non guilty pleasure!!!
@mattfarina3840
Looks and charisma, Nathan Moore has it all, great front man
@armouredcharmer6923
Used to sing this to my oldest son when he was born,now 25 he still gets embarased when he hears it - Love ya mate !!
@jonmilligan8069
So 80’s and so awesome! 👌
@miasworld7414
Loved this song so much. Me and my best friend thought we was gonna marry Nathan. I just love his enthusiasm in all his 🎵
@5516724
Few of the last songs of 89 when the 80s was coming to an end that time