Brotherhood of Man
De/Vision Lyrics
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For an iPod and some cash
Kid crashed a stolen car
Gang war in suburbia
Abused girl shot her dad
Little boy forced to give head
14 year old gorgeous teen
Lives to be the new porn queen
They say God has got a master plan
His will we can never understand
I hope God has got a master plan
Welcome to the brotherhood of man
Two bodies in a burning van
Newborn disposed in a trash can
Villains and small-town preachers,
Hookers praising all their delicate features
The beautiful and the vain
No doctors can fix their brains
Couple tortured nameless kid
When asked why: "Just for the fun of it"
They say God has got a master plan
His will we can never understand
I hope God has got a master plan
His way only He can understand
Welcome to the brotherhood of man
The lyrics to De/Vision’s song “Brotherhood of Man” depict the darker aspects of humanity. Each verse tells a story of a different tragic event, from a decent man being clubbed to death for an iPod and some cash to a couple torturing a nameless kid just for the fun of it. The chorus “They say God has got a master plan, His will we can never understand, I hope God has got a master plan, Welcome to the brotherhood of man” expresses the confusion and hopelessness that arises when trying to understand why such horrific things happen.
The song doesn’t offer any clear answers, but it does offer a brutal commentary on the human experience. The verses paint a picture of a society where violence, abuse and neglect are all too common. The chorus then brings in a religious aspect which adds a layer of complexity, as it is unclear whether De/Vision is using religion to offer hope or to criticize the idea of a benevolent god in the face of such senseless violence.
Overall, “Brotherhood of Man” is a stark reminder of the brutal reality of life, and the complexity of trying to make sense of it. The song highlights the need for greater compassion and empathy towards one another, and a commitment to creating a world where senseless violence is not the norm.
Line by Line Meaning
Decent man clubbed to death
Unfortunate man was beaten to his death
For an iPod and some cash
His attackers ended his life for materialistic demands
Kid crashed a stolen car
A juvenile inexperienced driver recklessly drove a stolen vehicle
Gang war in suburbia
A rival of gangs fought for control in the suburbs
Abused girl shot her dad
A victim of abuse resorted to killing her own father to escape him
Little boy forced to give head
A young boy was sexually assaulted and forced to perform oral sex
14 year old gorgeous teen
An underage attractive girl was exploited and lured into pornography
Lives to be the new porn queen
She feels as if she has no other option but to continue a career in porn industry
They say God has got a master plan
People claim that God has a plan for everyone
His will we can never understand
We cannot comprehend what God is planning for us
I hope God has got a master plan
We hope that everything we endure has a divine purpose
Welcome to the brotherhood of man
We all form a community together
Two bodies in a burning van
A pair of individuals were set on fire while still in their van
Newborn disposed in a trash can
A newly born infant was discarded in a dumpster
Villains and small-town preachers,
Frequently those guilty of crime and religious leaders are no different
Hookers praising all their delicate features
Prostitutes glorifying their own attributes
The beautiful and the vain
People who prioritize physical appearance and self-praise
No doctors can fix their brains
Their mentality cannot be cured medically
Couple tortured nameless kid
A nameless youth was brutalized by a pair of adults
When asked why: "Just for the fun of it"
The assailants showed no remorse for their heinous actions
His way only He can understand
The plan that God has for everyone cannot be rationalized by anyone else
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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DE/VISION ON TOUR
28.11.2014 Krefeld, Kulturfabrik (PLUSWELT-Festival)
25.12.2014 Braunschweig, Meier Music Hall
26.12.2014 Berlin, Postbahnhof
27.12.2014 Leipzig, Werk II Halle D
28.12.2014 Erfurt, HSD Gewerkschaftshaus
28.03.2015 Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle (E-tropolis Festival)
29.03.2015 Dresden, Eventwerk (E-werk Ost Festival)
Diego Zamora
Esta canción empeze a escucharla en 2019 y ahora 2020 para adelante no me cansaré de escucharla nunca, esta Buenasa la canción
MGS Angel Fabricio Mata Cruz
Soy fan desde hace varios años, yo se que Depeche Mode es una tremenda influencia pero De/Vision es un icono del gótico actual , Buena Banda! I´m a big fan since many years ago, I know that Depeche Mode is a huge influence but De/Vision it´s a new gothic icon. Great band!!
Lyuzika Jackman
Very nice song! Love it!
Fajdzas
Perfektní hudba i klip...prostě borci....
Sergey Magel
Awesome music !!!
mesh2427
Awesome video,great music and lyrics. To the people that say they are copying depeche. Not even close two different sounds. De/vision is in a league of there own. Just sit and enjoy. Great job guys.
Joanna Kausz
Good work !!! Love it !!!!!
LRaven
Hauntingly chilling. Listening to cd and discovered a brilliant video and band. Matches the season.
jerrysbaby
i love de/vision. I just wish they were more entertaining in a live setting.
The ClumsyCryptid
Love the song, and oddly enough this is how I envisioned a music video the first time I listened to the song.