Being di… Read Full Bio ↴Fenne Lily is a British singer-songwriter based in Bristol.
Being discouraged from watching TV as a child was integral to the development of Fenne Lily's musicality, as instead much of her time was spent writing songs and honing both instrumental and understatement in equal measures.
At the age of 17 she began travelling to Bristol from her home in Dorset, and within a year found herself suporting the likes of Marika Hackman, Marlon Williams, KT Tunstall, C Duncan, and Palace, among many more. Soon after she self-released her debut single 'Top to Toe' - a song she had written when she was only 15 - which aling with her next two singles amassed over 20 million streams in the next 18 months.
A prolific artist, she soon found herself collaborating with a number of other musicians, including Aldous Harding and fellow Bristolians Tamu Massif & Oliver Wilde.
Throughout this whole time however, she has been writing for her own songs. Enlisting some musical friends to join her and recording with one foot on the Isle of Wight and one in Bristol, Fenne completed her debut album due in 2018.
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Brother
Fenne Lily Lyrics
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With a world that took more than it gave
When we were young and we rose for the sun
Did you ever think twice about this game
'Cause you're my brother
I know you from before
Before we both were born
Never asking more
Taking all the falls
Grown in a place we were shown to make space
For the good, the humble and the kind
Then until now, you could always see how
I got scared when I felt myself unwind
'Cause you're my brother
I know you from before
Before we both were born
And you're my other
Never asking more
Taking all the falls
And you're my brother
I know you from before
Before we both were born
And you're my other
Never asking more
Taking all the falls
I know you from before
In Fenne Lily's song "Brother," the singer sings about feeling exhausted by a world that has taken more than it has given. The song's title, "Brother," suggests that the singer is addressing someone close to them, and as the first verse unfolds, it becomes clear that the singer is talking to a sibling. The singer's brother seems to understand their exhaustion, and the two of them have a deep bond that stretches back before they were even born, as the chorus repeats, "You're my brother, I know you from before, before we both were born." The phrase "and you're my other" further emphasizes the depth of their connection, suggesting that the singer sees their brother as an extension of themselves.
As the second verse begins, the singer talks about how they were raised in a community that valued goodness, humility, and kindness. However, the singer confesses that they have always been anxious and scared, and that their brother has always been able to see that. The repetition of the chorus underscores the closeness between the singer and their brother, and the final line, "I know you from before," suggests an almost mystical connection between the two.
Overall, "Brother" is a song about the deep bond between siblings, and how that bond can sustain us in tough times. The song emphasizes the importance of having someone in your life who understands you on a deep level and is always there to support you, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
My mother's son, he can see that I'm done
My brother understands that I am exhausted and defeated.
With a world that took more than it gave
The world has depleted me of my energy and resources more than it has nurtured me.
When we were young and we rose for the sun
As children, we had innocence and hope for a bright future.
Did you ever think twice about this game
Have you ever considered the reality of our lives and the way things are playing out?
'Cause you're my brother
I rely on you as my sibling and closest ally.
I know you from before
Our bond existed even before we were born.
Before we both were born
Our connection existed prior to our individual births.
And you're my other
You serve as a part of myself that I cannot function without.
Never asking more
You ask nothing more of me than my presence and companionship.
Taking all the falls
You bear the burden of my hardships and misfortunes with me.
Grown in a place we were shown to make space
We were raised in a community that valued generosity and compassion.
For the good, the humble and the kind
The qualities of goodness, humility, and kindness were highly regarded and taught to us.
Then until now, you could always see how
Throughout our lives, you have been able to perceive my innermost feelings and struggles.
I got scared when I felt myself unwind
I became frightened when my mental and emotional state began to unravel.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Fenne Lily
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