Djunah (pronounced JUNE-uh) resurrects singer/guitarist/bassist Donna Diane… Read Full Bio ↴Djunah (pronounced JUNE-uh) resurrects singer/guitarist/bassist Donna Diane's raw, aggression-soaked performance style into a crushing noise-rock power duo that needs to be seen as much as heard. The former Beat Drun Juel frontwoman is a multi-instrumentalist who sings while playing two instruments simultaneously — guitar and a massive-sounding Moog bass organ she plays with her foot. She’s joined on drums by veteran heavy hitter Jared Karns (Their/They’re/There, Hidden Hospitals). Djunah's debut album, "Ex Voto," was recorded by Kurt Ballou at GodCity Studio. CVLT Nation praises the album as "an angular noise rock escalator run on power and beauty ... a record that should be heard by all music lovers, no matter what scene you are a part of.” New Noise Magazine calls it “an instant classic, like we’ve got a new Melvins on our hands.”

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Brother
Djunah Lyrics

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It's not fair. You're not here.
What a way to disappear.

Take me out for a drive.
I'm so weak. No, I'm just fine.
I'm just high. It's over now.

Did I wake you, brother?

From the heat of a wasted summer?
Can two weepers find each other?
I will wake you, brother.

I gave up my control,
And scratched my face
For your ego.

You've been up for a while.
You don't sleep and you don't smile.
You don't try. I think I know why.

Did I wake you, brother?
From the heat of a wasted summer?
Can two weepers find each other?
I will wake you, brother.

So hold the line until I find God.
Just hold the line until I find God.

The brain's a liar.
The brain's a liar, I know.

The heart's a liar.
The hand's a wire to God.

So hold the line until I find God.
Just hold the line until I find God.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Djunah's song Brother are a reflection of intense emotional pain, confusion and longing for connection. The opening lines, "it's not fair. You're not here. What a way to disappear," convey a profound sense of loss and abandonment. The singer is grappling with the sudden absence of someone close to them, and the pain is made even more acute by the feeling of injustice that comes with the abrupt end of a relationship.

Throughout the song, the singer struggles with their own emotions and perceptions of reality. They describe feeling weak and high, and they question whether they've woken up their brother or if they're both just lost in their own pain. The line "I gave up my control, and scratched my face for your ego" speaks to the desperation that can come from trying to maintain a relationship with someone who is emotionally unavailable or uncaring.

The refrain of "hold the line until I find God" suggests a belief that there is some higher power or larger purpose behind the pain and confusion. The lyrics acknowledge that both the brain and the heart can be misleading, but there is a tangible connection to something greater through prayer or spiritual seeking.

Overall, Brother is a raw and powerful expression of grief, confusion, and the search for meaning. It captures the sense of disorientation that comes with losing someone important, and the need to find some sort of anchor or hope to cling to.

Line by Line Meaning

It's not fair. You're not here.
The absence of someone important is frustrating and it's not justifiable.

What a way to disappear.
The sudden or abrupt disappearance of someone can be mysterious and confusing.

Take me out for a drive.
I need a distraction or a break from the current situation.

I'm so weak. No, I'm just fine.
I may appear weak, but I'm actually doing okay or strong enough to handle it.

I'm just high. It's over now.
I'm under the influence of something and it's taking me away from reality, but it won't last forever.

Did I wake you, brother?
Are you paying attention or aware of what's happening?

From the heat of a wasted summer?
Did you also experience a disappointing summer that felt like a waste of time or potential?

Can two weepers find each other?
Is it possible for two people who are suffering to help each other or find comfort in each other?

I will wake you, brother.
I'll do my best to bring you out of your own struggles or sorrow.

I gave up my control, And scratched my face For your ego.
I sacrificed control and possibly harmed myself just to please someone else's ego or desire for power.

You've been up for a while. You don't sleep and you don't smile. You don't try. I think I know why.
You seem to be going through a difficult time and you're not taking care of yourself. It's possible that I understand why you're struggling.

So hold the line until I find God.
I need you to stay strong or stay with me until I find my own sense of faith or purpose.

The brain's a liar. The brain's a liar, I know.
Our thoughts and perceptions can deceive us or make us doubt ourselves.

The heart's a liar. The hand's a wire to God.
Our emotions can mislead us or influence us in a way that connects us to a greater power or meaning.

Just hold the line until I find God.
Please be patient and supportive of me until I figure out my own beliefs or path.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nick Smalkowski, Donna Polydoros

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