Now based in the heart of Brooklyn, Brothertiger has been a staple of modern synth pop for the past 4 years. Since starting the musical endeavor in 2009 in his bedroom in Ohio, John Jagos has received unanimous acclaim for his material from notable press such as Pitchfork, XLR8R, FADER, and more. He has had the pleasure of remixing and being remixed by countless artists, including Keep Shelly in Athens, FLASH/LIGHTS, Teen Daze, Blackbird Blackbird, A Million Years, Teeel, and more.
After releasing two EPs with crowd pleasing hits, Jagos signed to Mush Records in 2012 and released Golden Years, his first LP. With raving reviews from AllMusic, In Your Speakers, and Alternative Press, Brothertiger’s sound became known as “a chilled-out exploration of creator JohnJagos’ lush, lo-fi dance world.” After touring across Europe and the U.S. in the summer of 2012, Jagos returned to the studio to begin work on his second LP, Future Splendors, a more futuristic take on the synth pop sound Brothertiger has become known for.
With his second record on the horizon, and with a new live band to increase the energy for his shows, the future looks bright for Brothertiger. With his sound ever-evolving into the future, there’s no question that Brothertiger’s music will be staying with us for a long while.
Jagos released two albums—2012's Golden Years and Future Splendors in 2013—on electronic label Mush, which counts Bibio and Daedelus in its stable; in 2015, Jagos went full-on independent by self-releasing his third album, Out of Touch. Since then, he's busied himself with a Tears for Fears cover album (Brothertiger Plays: Tears for Fears' Songs from the Big Chair), 2019's A Chain of Islands EP, two instrumental albums (Fundamentals Vol. I & II) compiled from his bi-weekly livestreams, as well as 2020's Paradise Lost, his first studio full-length in five years.
2021 is shaping up to be another prolific year for Jagos. New singles "Arizona," "Wallow" and "Dancer On The Water" showcase a poppier musical direction in contrast to the darker, more self-reflective temperaments of Paradise Lost. Jagos is emerging from a year of isolation with music best enjoyed in the company of others.
Feel
Brothertiger Lyrics
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I feel the sound and everythings alright.
The way you walk the streets of black and white.
You walk alone and everything's alright.
You feel the sound
You reach around
And feel my face
You feel the mind
It's closed tonight
You feel the sound
You feel around
Around
You feel the way
Waking up the sun is in your eyes
You feel the morning catch you in the light
I feel your face, it warms me with delight
I feel the day and everything's alright
Right now
You feel around
You feel the sound
You feel profound
You feel the sound
You feel around
You feel the sound
In these lyrics, “Feel,” by Brothertiger, the singer expresses a desire to experience the city at night. The darkness brings a sense of freedom and the sounds of the night create a feeling of peace. The singer observes the contrast between the black and white surroundings and the way people walk through them. They note that even though people are walking alone, they seem content. The idea of feeling things is prominent throughout the song, as the singer notes how they are feeling the sound, the embrace, and the mind.
The second half of the song takes on a more positive tone, with the singer describing the happiness they feel in the morning. They bask in the warmth of the sun, and feel content with the day ahead. Again, the idea of feeling is woven throughout the lyrics, as the singer describes feeling their partner’s face and finding joy in it. The concept of feeling profound is introduced in the final lines, as the singer notes that they are feeling a sense of closeness to everything around them.
Overall, the lyrics convey a feeling of connection to the world on a deeper level. The singer finds peace and contentment in the simple act of experiencing their surroundings and feeling the emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to walk the city streets at night.
The artist desires to take a stroll through the city streets during the night.
I feel the sound and everythings alright.
The sound in the streets brings about a positive feeling and makes everything alright.
The way you walk the streets of black and white.
The artist is referring to someone who walks down the black and white streets.
You walk alone and everything's alright.
The person walking down the black and white streets is doing so alone but is still fine.
You feel the sound
The person can sense the sound around them.
You reach around
The person is attempting to sense everything around them.
And feel my face
The person is also trying to feel the artist's face.
The slow embrace
The person is embracing the slow pace of the moment.
You feel the mind
The person is capable of feeling the state of mind.
It's closed tonight
The state of mind is currently closed.
You feel around
The person is exploring their surroundings.
Around
The person is aware of their physical surroundings.
You feel the way
The person is feeling the path that they're taking.
Waking up the sun is in your eyes
The artist is acknowledging the morning sun blinding the person.
You feel the morning catch you in the light
The person is enjoying the morning sun.
I feel your face, it warms me with delight
The artist is experiencing pleasure from feeling the person's face warming in the sun.
I feel the day and everything's alright
The artist is feeling good about the day ahead.
Right now
The present moment is being addressed.
You feel the sound
The person is still able to sense the sounds around them.
You feel profound
The person is experiencing something significant.
You feel around
The person is continuing to explore their surroundings.
You feel the sound
The person is still able to sense the sounds around them.
You feel around
The person is still exploring their surroundings.
You feel the sound
The person is still able to sense the sounds around them.
Writer(s): Brothertiger Copyright: Extreme Music Library Ltd.
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.