Lead singer Damon Johnson has been involved in numerous projects since the demise of Brother Cane, including Red Halo and more recently Slave to the System, a band that also features Glick as well as long-time Queensrÿche drummer Scott Rockenfield and guitarist/producer Kelly Gray who produced Brother Cane's Wishpool.
In 2005 Brother Cane reunited to perform two shows. A live DVD is also in the works.
Stain
Brother Cane Lyrics
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Cracks my will to remain here,
I find no need to stay
Only to cry wolf another day
Oh the long weeds are choking my breath away
Got to fight hard and never let it
Stain me, not on my time
Surprise you truned the page
The ride was a long way home
Dazed and wise I ripe with age
But youth it pulls, it kicks, it screams it knows
See the golden boy is only golden toned
And the seams may crack forever
The lyrics of Brother Cane's song Stain depict a person who is struggling to stay in a place where they find no reason to be. The scorching sun reflects the heat of the situation they find themselves in, which makes them want to give up and leave. The line "Only to cry wolf another day" suggests that this person has been in a similar position before and didn't take any action to change their situation. The long weeds metaphorically choke their breath away, implying that they feel stuck and suffocated.
However, the next line in the song, "Got to fight hard and never let it stain me," shows that this person is determined to fight back and not let their situation define them. They want to break free from the weeds and not let the stain of their experience affect them or their future.
The next section of the lyrics is optimistic, in a sense. The singer remarks on how they have turned a page and come a long way, becoming wiser with age. Yet, at the same time, they are still drawn to the impulsiveness and passion of youth. The "golden boy" mentioned is the person they once were who is now merely a toned-down version of themselves. The final line of the song, "And the seams may crack forever," symbolizes that even though life may be full of challenges, the person will continue to persevere despite the cracks.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun burning hard today,
The intense heat of the sun is wearing down my resolve and making it difficult to stay in this place.
Cracks my will to remain here,
The heat is causing me to lose my willpower to stay in this place.
I find no need to stay
I have no reason to stay in this place any longer.
Only to cry wolf another day
If I stay, I'll only be pretending that everything is fine and creating unnecessary drama.
Oh the long weeds are choking my breath away
The circumstances here are making it hard for me to thrive and are suffocating me.
Got to fight hard and never let it
I need to push through these difficulties and never give up.
Stain me, not on my time
Don't make me look bad while I'm still in control of the situation.
Stain me, I'll carry the load and I'll never stain
I'm willing to take on the burdens of life without ever losing my integrity.
Surprise you turned the page
It may be unexpected, but it's time for me to move on to something new.
The ride was a long way home
The journey has been a difficult one, but it has ultimately led me to where I need to be.
Dazed and wise I'm ripe with age
I've been through a lot, but I've gained wisdom from my experiences.
But youth it pulls, it kicks, it screams it knows
Despite my age, I still feel the pull of youth and its intense desires and passions.
See the golden boy is only golden toned
The person who seems perfect or ideal is only superficially so.
And the seams may crack forever
Even the strongest things can break down over time and become irreparable.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAMON JOHNSON, ROMAN E GLICK
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