Brother
GENTS Lyrics

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Oh brother
Is there a difference
Between what you see and you feel
'Cause i can't tell

Oh brother
Sometimes I wonder if you can distinguish
Between diffidence and devotion

If there's a problem you should tell me

Oh brother
I can't guarantee your way
Just take a look inside of your mind
You never know what you find

No brother
I want to hear it from your own mouth

That you dare to trust yourself in this life
Just believe you get a second chance

Overall Meaning

In this song, GENTS addresses their brother and reflects on the idea of perception and interpretation. The lyrics open with a question, asking if there is a difference between what the brother sees and feels, indicating that there may be a disconnect between the two. The line "cause I can't tell" is a vulnerable admission that they do not fully understand their brother's experience. The second verse explores the idea of diffidence and devotion, suggesting that their brother may struggle with distinguishing between the two. The line "if there's a problem you should tell me" is an invitation for their brother to communicate openly with them.

The chorus of "oh brother" suggests a desire to connect with their sibling on a deeper level, and the reminder that they should look inside themselves for answers. The lyrics "I can't guarantee your way, just take a look inside of your mind, you never know what you find" encourages their sibling to trust themselves and follow their own path. The final verse ends on a positive note, encouraging their brother to believe in the possibility of a second chance.

Overall, the lyrics of "Brother" explore the complexities of sibling relationships, the importance of communication, and the power of individual perception and interpretation.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh brother
Addressing the singer's brother, the song begins with a tone of contemplation.

Is there a difference
Questioning if there is a discrepancy between what the brother sees and what he feels.

Between what you see and you feel
Elaborating on the previous line, the singer wants to know if the brother feels something different than what he perceives.

'Cause i can't tell
Admitting that the artist is unable to differentiate between the brother's perception and emotion.

Sometimes I wonder if you can distinguish
Expressing doubt if the brother can tell the difference between two opposing concepts.

Between diffidence and devotion
Clarifying the aforementioned two contrasting concepts, the singer pointedly asks if the brother can distinguish between them.

If there's a problem you should tell me
Encouraging the brother to communicate and confide in the singer in case a problem arises.

I can't guarantee your way
Acknowledging that the artist cannot guarantee the path the brother chooses in life.

Just take a look inside of your mind
Advising the brother to introspect and reflect on his own thoughts and feelings.

You never know what you find
Suggesting that self-reflection may yield unexpected discoveries.

No brother
Denying the previous lines' encouragement to open up, the singer adamantly insists on honesty.

I want to hear it from your own mouth
Emphasizing that the artist wants the brother to express his thoughts and feelings directly.

That you dare to trust yourself in this life
Encouraging the brother to have faith in his own choices and decisions.

Just believe you get a second chance
Assuring the brother that he has a chance to try again and make better choices.

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