Brother's Keeper
DaBaby Lyrics


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I'm my brothers keeper
And it been like that forever
We can't help the shit we seen
We had to live through that together
All these demons on my soul
Lord, I need help fighting these devils
Play with me, he gotta go
Go pick a grave and get a shovel

Get in the grave
I'ma help you get there
Two jobs, mama working minimum wage
Barely having rent fare
We was motivated by them pitiful days
We was raised the right way
Do the wrong thing, we get whooped like a slave
Make us go get a switch
Though you was the oldest, so you got it worst
You was the oldest, so you got it first
I was the baby, so I got it easy
Remember us cussing and fighting in church
Knowing damn well as soon as we leaving
That look mommy gave us, yeah, we getting hurt
One hand on the wheel and the other one swinging
Hitting the mouth, okay mama, I'm bleeding
Jesus

Bro, I've been hurt, ain't had no feelings since we lost you
Feel like a prisoner of my mind, no one to talk to
Never let depression go unchecked, that shit'll cost you
Baby bro gon' walk down on any nigga ever crossed you

Still in my feelings
That shit been on my mind
Need to see something die
I know who gon' be my victim
One of these niggas mine, no kizzy
My niggas just looked in my eyes, he feel it
Know I'm ready to slide, he with it
I told him that I was gon' do it tonight
But instead got Masiyah and Rennie

I spent the night with them
Yeah, that's my nephew and my daughter
Gotta give 'em both the world
I swear to God, I gotta spoil 'em
I'm a don around this bitch
I'm paying child support and lawyers
Tell that bitch to suck my dick, 'cause she couldn't break me if she wanted
Let it sit with the county
We was traumatized when we was jits
I was fucked up when you found me
Since my big brother dead, guess I got four new kids
Uncle Baby totally 'bout it
Uncle Baby gon' make sure they got it
Just put a six-figure trust in all four of their names
They can already pay for they college
I ain't never been one of them bitch-ass niggas
Get rich just to get rich and say that they got it
The family in Europe, but couldn't save my brother
You see how we grieving, can't say we don't love you
We all fighting demons and we supposed to jump 'em
Just like mommy said, nigga
When we fight, we supposed to jump 'em, nigga
I love you, nigga

I'm my brothers keeper
And it been like that forever
We can't help the shit we seen
We had to live through that together
All these demons on our soul
Lord, I need help fighting these devils
Play with G, you gotta go
Go pick a grave and get a shovel

Bro, we've been fucked up in our feelings since we lost you
Feel like a prisoner of my mind, no one to talk to




Never let depression go unchecked, that shit'll cost you
Baby bro gon' walk down on any nigga ever crossed you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DaBaby's "Brother's Keeper" is about the strong bond between siblings and their loyalty to each other. The rapper describes how he and his older brother had to endure traumatic experiences together, and how this has impacted their lives. He emphasizes the importance of being there for his loved ones and how he won't hesitate to protect them.


The first verse explains how he will do whatever it takes to keep his brother safe, even if it means getting his hands dirty. DaBaby raps about his troubled upbringing and how his family struggled to make ends meet. He talks about the physical and emotional abuse they endured as children and how their mother instilled discipline. DaBaby's artistic expression is raw and unapologetic, emphasizing the harsh realities of growing up in an impoverished community.


In the second verse, DaBaby talks about the pain of losing his brother and the toll it has taken on him mentally. He emphasizes the importance of seeking help when dealing with depression and not letting it go unchecked. He then asserts his loyalty to his brother's memory by promising to seek revenge on those who have wronged him.


Overall, "Brother's Keeper" is a poignant and authentic narrative about the bond between siblings and the resilience of family in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm my brothers keeper
I am responsible for my brothers and always have been


And it been like that forever
This is a long-standing responsibility that I have always felt


We can't help the shit we seen
We have been exposed to difficult situations that we couldn't control


We had to live through that together
We went through those situations together and relied on each other for support


All these demons on my soul
I am haunted by personal struggles and burdens


Lord, I need help fighting these devils
I am asking for divine assistance in overcoming my inner battles


Play with me, he gotta go
If anyone tries to harm me or my loved ones, they will face serious consequences


Go pick a grave and get a shovel
You should prepare for your own burial, as I will not hesitate to defend myself and my family


Bro, I’ve been hurt, ain't had no feelings since we lost you
I have been emotionally numb ever since my brother passed away


Feel like a prisoner of my mind, no one to talk to
I feel trapped in my own head and have no one to confide in about my struggles


Never let depression go unchecked, that shit'll cost you
Ignoring or ignoring depression can have disastrous consequences


Baby bro gon' walk down on any nigga ever crossed you
I will take revenge on anyone who harms my family


Bro, we’ve been fucked up in our feelings since we lost you
We have been struggling to cope with our emotions since losing you


Baby bro gon' walk down on any nigga ever crossed you
I will not hesitate to defend my brothers and seek retribution on their behalf




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: De'Juane Dunwood, Eliot Aage Bohr, Jonathan Lyndale Kirk

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Lyrics:
[Chorus]
I'm my brother's keeper and it been like that forever
We can't help the shit we seen, we had to live through that together (Oh, oh)
All these demons on my soul, Lord, I need help fightin' these devils (Oh, oh, oh)
He play with me, he gotta go, go dig a grave and get a shovel (Oh, oh, K-K-KiD)

[Verse]
Get in the grave, I'ma help you get there
Two jobs, momma workin', minimum wage
Barely havin' rent, fare
We was motivated by them pitiful days
We was raised thе right way
Do the wrong thing, we get whoopеd like a slave (Whooped like a slave, yeah)
Niggas gon' go get a switch
Though you was the oldest so you got it worst (Worst)
You was the oldest so you got it first (You got it first)
I was the baby so I got it easy (Easy)
Remember us cussin' and fightin' in church
Knowin' damn well that as soon as we leave (As soon as we leave)
The look mommy gave us, knew we was gettin' hurt
One hand on the wheel and the other one swingin' (Other one swingin')
Get hit in the mouth, okay, momma, I'm bleedin', Jesus (Say)
Bruh, I been hurt, ain't had not feelings since we lost you
Feel like a prisoner of my mind, no one to talk to
Never let depression go unchecked, that shit'll cost you
Baby bro gon' walk down on any nigga ever crossed you
Still in my feelings, that shit been on my mind
Need to see somethin' die, I know who gon' be my victim
One of these niggas mine, no kizzy
My nigga just looked in my eyes, he feel it
No, I'm ready to slide, he with it
I told him I was gon' do it tonight
But instead got Masiyah and Rennie
I spent the night with them
Yeah, that's my nephew and my daughter
Gotta give them both the world
I swear to God I got to spoil 'em
I'ma draw around this bitch
I'm payin' child support and lawyers
Tell that bitch to suck my dick
She couldn't break me if she wanted
Let it still with the county
We was traumatized when we was jits
I was fucked up when you found me
Since my big brother dead
Guess I got four new kids
Uncle Baby totally 'bout it
Uncle Baby gon' make sure they got it
Just put a six-figure trust in all four of their names
They can already pay for they college
I ain't never been with them bitch-ass niggas
Get rich just to get rich and say that they got it
The family in Europe but couldn't save my brother
But see how we grievin', can't say we don't love you
We all fightin' demons and we supposed to jump 'em
Just like mommy said, nigga
When we fight, we suppose to jump 'em, nigga
I love you, nigga
[Chorus]
I'm my brother's keeper and it been like that forever
We can't help the shit we seen, we had to live through that together (Oh, oh)
All these demons on my soul, Lord, I need help fightin' these devils (Oh, oh, oh)
He play with me, he gotta go, go dig a grave and get a shovel (Oh, oh)

[Outro]
Bruh, I been hurt, ain't had not feelings since we lost you
Feel like a prisoner of my mind, no one to talk to
Never let depression go unchecked, that shit'll cost you
Baby bro gon' walk down on any nigga ever crossed you



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@youngmannmanntv

Who else feel the lyrics not just hearing them ? 💯‼️

@oKaine

https://youtu.be/0nLmsKhECnY

@weeweewoowoo5696

what you say

@ashleighbotwin1581

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@xenodawn5598

Huh

@dawayneharris6718

Always thats how I tell whats good music 💯❤️😆🔥

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@huejassle3019

My baby brother passed away 13 days after his 18th birthday...Herbert Nix Jr will forever live in my heart...a part of me died along with him...REST EASY YOUNG KING

@come_game_whit_mya2501

😭😭😭my condolences

@STONETOAD316

Love you brother

@FlashEz

may he rest in peace 💙
also just hope you're doing good

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