Brother
Corby Matt Lyrics
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Ooh ooh ooh
Sleep now under my skin
Make sure you'll try to
Conjure the wind
And ease my mind
Ooh ooh ooh
Somebody call out to your brother
He's calling out your name
Oh oh oh
Hiding under the covers
With no one else to blame
Oh oh oh
You couldn't help out your own neighbor
You couldn't tell it to his face
You were fucked up by the blame
You cower in the corner
Confide in your father
Let it out and say
Let it pass away
Sleep now under my skin
Make sure you try to
Conjure the wind
And ease my mind
And I said
Ooh ooh ooh oh
Ooh ooh ooh
Somebody call out to your brother
He's calling out your name
Oh oh oh
Hiding under the covers
With no one else to blame
Oh oh oh
You couldn't help out your own neighbor
You couldn't tell it to his face
You were fucked up by the blame
You cower in the corner
Confide in your father
Let it out and say
You cower in the corner
Confide in your father
Let it break your day
Let it out and say
Wait there
Pull yourself out of this state dear
Acknowledge you were a fake here
From there on you might just grow
Oh oh oh
Somebody call out to your brother
He's calling out your name
Oh oh oh
Hiding under the covers
With no one else to blame
Oh oh oh
Oh, you couldn't help out your own neighbor
You couldn't tell it to his face
You were fucked up by the blame
The song "Brother" by Corby Matt is a powerful call for empathy and taking responsibility for one's own actions. The opening lines "Sleep now under my skin, make sure you'll try to, conjure the wind and ease my mind" seem to imply a need for connection and comfort, accompanied by a desire for someone to take on the role of caregiver. This theme of needing someone to reach out and offer support is woven throughout the song, as the chorus repeats the plea, "Somebody call out to your brother, he's calling out your name." The use of the word "brother" could refer to a literal sibling, or it could symbolize a broader community of individuals looking out for each other.
The second verse seems to take a more accusatory tone, as the singer calls out someone for failing to help a neighbor, and being "fucked up by the blame." This could be interpreted as someone shirking their responsibility to help others, while also feeling guilty and ashamed for failing to do so. The repetition of the line "You cower in the corner, confide in your father, let it out and say" speaks to the idea of seeking comfort from a parental figure, but also the need to speak one's truth and confront the uncomfortable reality of one's actions.
The bridge offers a ray of hope, suggesting that one can pull themselves out of a negative state and grow from their mistakes. The final repetition of the chorus ties the song back to its central message of needing to care for and support one's "brothers" and neighbors.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep now under my skin
Get closer to me so that you can feel what I feel.
Make sure you'll try to
Make an effort to do it, don't give up.
Conjure the wind
Summon the wind as a metaphor for bringing peace and relief.
And ease my mind
Help me calm down and forget my troubles.
Somebody call out to your brother
Reach out to someone who needs help, be there for them.
He's calling out your name
He needs you to come to his aid.
Hiding under the covers
Avoiding responsibility, running away from your problems.
With no one else to blame
Acknowledging that you are the problem and responsible for your actions.
You couldn't help out your own neighbor
You let someone down when they needed your support.
You couldn't tell it to his face
You were too afraid to speak up, confrontational and honest communication was lacking.
You were fucked up by the blame
You allowed the blame to ruin you, you could not handle it.
You cower in the corner
You are afraid and trying to hide from your responsibilities.
Confide in your father
Seek advice and guidance from a trusted source.
Let it out and say
Speak out, relieve yourself by expressing yourself verbally.
Let it pass away
Let go of the negativity and the past, move on.
Wait there
Be patient, wait for your redemption and reparation before jumping to conclusions.
Pull yourself out of this state dear
Take control and get yourself out of this negative and unproductive state of mind.
Acknowledge you were a fake here
Realize that you were wrong, that you did not act with integrity or authenticity.
From there on you might just grow
Once you acknowledge your wrongs, you can improve and become a better person.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Matt Corby
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@saltywisdom
Sleep now under my skin
Make sure you'll try to
Conjure the wind
And ease my mind
Ooh ooh ooh
Oh oh
Ooh oh ooooh
Somebody call out to your brother
He's calling out your name
Ooh ooh ooh
Hiding under the covers
With no one else to blame
Ooh ooh ooh
You couldn't help out your own neighbour
You couldn't tell it to his face
You were fucked up by the blame
You cower in the corner
Confide in your father
Let it out and say
Let it pass away
Sleep now under my skin
Make sure you try to
Conjure the wind
And ease my mind
And I said
Ooh ooh ooh
Oh oh
Ooh oh ooooh
Somebody call out to your brother
He's calling out your name
Ooh ooh ooh
Hiding under the covers
With no one else to blame
Ooh ooh ooh
You couldn't help out your own neighbour
You couldn't tell it to his face
You were fucked up by the blame
You cower in the corner
Confide in your father
Let it out and say
You cower in the corner
Confide in your father
Let it break your day
Let it out and say
Wait there
Pull yourself out of this state dear
Acknowledge you were a fake here
From there on you might just grow
Oh oh oh
Somebody call out to your brother
He's calling out your name
Ooh ooh ooh
Hiding under the covers
With no one else to blame
Ooh ooh ooh
Oh, you couldn't help out your own neighbour
You couldn't tell it to his face
You were fucked up by the blame
@joshuamak9930
This song came out when I was in year 7. I was trying my best at school and in general to be a good person.
Hearing this song takes me back to how I felt back then full of ambition, hope, determination and the feeling that I was becoming a man with each passing day.
I’d recently moved to the guest room so I wasn’t in the same room as my brother anymore, we’d just bought a huge second hand desk for me and my dad gave me his old cd player/radio. I felt so ready for anything at that point and I think Captain America came out recently too so you know the Transformation scene in the movie, well yeah I felt it in my bones that I was going to be ‘That Guy’
I’d gone into highschool with the mindset that I was there to learn and do my best. To that end I’d keep track of the time, do all my homework, pack my bag the night before and keep the radio on as I went to sleep.
Some if the best nights of my whole life.
Sadly highschool wasn’t quite what I thought it’d be and I didn’t quite do how I thought it would. I always tried my best and did my utmost to understand what was being taught because I believed and still do Believe that test marks and results and as important as being able to thoroughly understand a problem and work towards an optimal solution. It turns out though the type of behaviour that was being rewarded was braindead rote learning and being able to make the same sounds, phrases and utterances that the teachers wanted to hear.
Where was the inquisition, the drive for truth in understanding, the satisfaction that only comes from being able to grasp a new idea or concept? None of that really mattered apparently.
I wanted so desperately to not be alone in thinking that this was all there was and this was all there ever would be but everyone just seemed to accept it, having literally 0 notion of the sort of precedent it would set for the rest of their lives if they got into the habit of expediency. Now I understood the idea that Life is a Journey at the time (it was not an embodied belief however) Not a Destination, so it really didn’t make a whole lot of sense to live my life shortcut chasing results. (Shortcut because at the time if I can think if one, and no reason not to then why the hell not ay?) BUT all the important decisions in life were predetermined.
Get good marks.
Get good job.
Get a good girl.
Get a house.
Start family.
Etc etc
Like bruh the idea of sitting at a desk all day used to scare the shit out of me funnily enough.
And so after the first couple years in highschool the naive, hopeful boy fell into depression (I’d argue was always there due to lack of quality relationships) and felt betrayed by everyone he knew. Good habits went out the door and in came addictive behaviour and a loathing of self and life.
Those last few years were so painful compared to the first few.
I just wish I had someone who was able to understand at least half of what I was going through but it seemed nobody had any idea why I was so against school and what it was going to do to me if I let it. I stopped trusting people and decided if nobody alive would be able to listen to me and understand, then I was going to listen to everyone and try to understand everyone.
These days I feel like I have maybe an overdeveloped feminine side but looking back at what I had to go through I’d say it was bad enough that nobody should ever have to endure that ever. I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy the feeling of being betrayed by the world and having nobody to turn to and confide in.
It’s getting better now but I still don’t talk to people about the problems I have because they’re just so out of their own heads and emotions and so into chasing results with Sigma Male Grindset I wanna throw up.
The cycle of neglect and embodied betrayal is so strong that guys like me would rather turn to abuse substances or violent crime than admit they have a problem and looking at my own experience Yeah Look Fair Enough Man.
Anyways this song was on a lot on nova way back when and for some reason it’s playing in my mind today so hopefully I can pick up where I left off and finally be on my way to being the man I always knew I could be.
@natalia_gonzlez
Ooh ooh ooh
Oh oh
Ooh oh ooooh
Sleep now under my skin
Make sure you'll try to
Conjure the wind
And ease my mind
Ooh ooh ooh
Oh oh
Ooh oh ooooh
Somebody call out to your brother
He's calling out your name
Ooh ooh ooh
Hiding under the covers
With no one else to blame
Ooh ooh ooh
You couldn't help out your own neighbour
You couldn't tell it to his face
You were fucked up by the blame
You cower in the corner
Confide in your father
Let it out and say
Let it pass away
Sleep now under my skin
Make sure you try to
Conjure the wind
And ease my mind
And I said
Ooh ooh ooh
Oh oh
Ooh oh ooooh
Somebody call out to your brother
He's calling out your name
Ooh ooh ooh
Hiding under the covers
With no one else to blame
Ooh ooh ooh
You couldn't help out your own neighbour
You couldn't tell it to his face
You were fucked up by the blame
You cower in the corner
Confide in your father
Let it out and say
You cower in the corner
Confide in your father
Let it break your day
Let it out and say
Wait there
Pull yourself out of this state dear
Acknowledge you were a fake here
From there on you might just grow
Oh oh oh
Somebody call out to your brother
He's calling out your name
Ooh ooh ooh
Hiding under the covers
With no one else to blame
Ooh ooh ooh
Oh, you couldn't help out your own neighbour
You couldn't tell it to his face
You were fucked up by the blame
@cgn818
Sean and Kaycee brought me here. Amazing song, amazing choreography. <3
@nurhazwanibintidahnan298
Caren Bryle Nadela same..hahaa
@kayziofficial
Sameee
@ethans.8983
Yesssss
@jaylynrodriguez5085
Sameee
@kaydenparker2830
Same 😂😂😂😂
@tariekanayake3426
2022, still one of those songs that you can listen in full blast!!! What a tune!! His voice! 😍
@ThisisStephennn
The live performers are even better. I love this song
@zoecrowley7850
SO TRUE
@thecableguy007
Matt Corby, Guy Sebastian, John farnham have qualities other artists couldn't compete W. Being Aussie is bonus