Brother
GerardWay Lyrics
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And can I sleep all night long
To the drums of the city rain?
Just make it up
'Cause I'm awake all night long
To the drums of the city rain
And brother if you have the chance to pick me up?
I'm my head 'cause I'm awake all night long
To the drums of the city rain
The lights we chase
The nights we steal
The things that we take
To make us feel this
I can't go back
Don't think I will
'Cause I don't sleep tonight as long as I still
Hear the drums of the city rain
Does anyone have the guts to shut me up?
'Cause I believe that every night
There's a chance we can walk away
So hold on tight
Because I won't wait too long in the drums of the beating rain
'Cause the nights don't last
And we leave alone
Will you drive me back?
Can you take me home?
The lights we chase
The nights we steal
The things that we take
To make us feel this
I can't go back
Don't think I will
'Cause I don't sleep tonight as long as I still
Hear the drums of the city rain
Faces I don't know
I am tired in the glow
Of the freezing glow
Keep me breathing don't make the lights come back
Can you take me home?
We all need this when we leave alone
Remember when you and I would make things up?
So many nights, just take me down
To the place we would hear them play
I miss that sound
'Cause now we don't sing so loud
To the drums of the city rain
The lights we chase
The nights we steal
The things that we take
To make us feel this
I can't go back
I don't think I will
'Cause I don't sleep tonight as long as I still
Hear the drums of the city rain
Like strangers laugh and like subways feel
Things I'm trying to break
Oh, just wait until (Hear the drums of the city rain)
This is all we have to keep us ill
'Cause I don't breathe tonight
As long as I still hear the drums of the city rain
"Brother" is a song by Gerard Way, former lead vocalist of My Chemical Romance. The song speaks about loneliness, vulnerability, and the desire to connect with others amidst the noise of the city. The lyrics reflect Way's own experiences with depression and anxiety, and his struggle to find comfort and solace in difficult times.
In the first verse, Way asks if anyone can "bring him down," indicating a desire for someone to help him through his struggles. He mentions being awake all night to the sound of the city rain, which could represent the chaos and uncertainty of life. In the second verse, Way asks his brother for help, indicating a close relationship and trust between the two. He mentions sleeping on his brother's couch and seeking comfort from the "ache and pain" of life.
The chorus speaks to the ways in which we try to cope with our struggles. Way mentions chasing lights, stealing nights, and taking things to make us feel better. However, he acknowledges that he can't go back to how things were before, and he still hears the drums of the city rain. The repetition of this phrase reinforces the idea that Way is still struggling, despite his efforts to cope.
The bridge speaks to the transience of life, and the importance of making the most of the time we have. Way mentions leaving alone and needing someone to take him home, indicating a fear of being on his own. He also references memories of making things up with someone, and missing the sound of the city rain.
Overall, "Brother" is a poignant reflection on the human experience, and the ways in which we try to find meaning and connection amidst the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Does anyone have the time to bring me down?
Can someone spare some time to listen to me and help me feel better?
And can I sleep all night long
To the drums of the city rain?
Can the sound of the city rain help me sleep all night?
Just make it up
'Cause I'm awake all night long
To the drums of the city rain
Just pretend to help me because I'm staying up all night listening to the city rain.
And brother if you have the chance to pick me up?
And can I sleep on your couch to the pound of the ache and pain?
Hey, if you have time, can I crash at your place and feel better while listening to the rain on your couch?
I'm my head 'cause I'm awake all night long
To the drums of the city rain
I'm staying up all night listening to the rain and it's messing with my head.
The lights we chase
The nights we steal
The things that we take
To make us feel this
We do different things to give us excitement and joy in life.
I can't go back
Don't think I will
'Cause I don't sleep tonight as long as I still
Hear the drums of the city rain
I can't go back to that time, and can't sleep tonight as long as I listen to the drums of the city rain.
Does anyone have the guts to shut me up?
'Cause I believe that every night
There's a chance we can walk away
So hold on tight
Because I won't wait too long in the drums of the beating rain
Does anyone care enough to tell me to stop talking? I believe every night gives us a chance to leave our problems behind so don't wait too long when it's raining like this.
'Cause the nights don't last
And we leave alone
Will you drive me back?
Can you take me home?
The nights are temporary and lonely, could you please give me a ride or take me home?
Faces I don't know
I am tired in the glow
Of the freezing glow
Keep me breathing don't make the lights come back
Can you take me home?
We all need this when we leave alone
Everything feels unfamiliar and I'm exhausted in the cold night air. Please help me stay calm, don't turn on the light and please take me home. We all need help when we're alone.
Remember when you and I would make things up?
So many nights, just take me down
To the place we would hear them play
I miss that sound
'Cause now we don't sing so loud
To the drums of the city rain
Remember when we would make up stories? We would go to a place with live music and have a great time. I miss that feeling of happiness because now we don't have it when it's raining.
Like strangers laugh and like subways feel
Things I'm trying to break
Oh, just wait until (Hear the drums of the city rain)
This is all we have to keep us ill
'Cause I don't breathe tonight
As long as I still hear the drums of the city rain
I'm trying to change, but everything still feels unfamiliar and uncomfortable. This is the only thing that keeps me going, even if it's not good for us. I can't even breathe right now because I'm so engrossed in the sound of the city rain.
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Armin Mahlove
Gerard-where is he, where's Mikey?
Operator-calm down honey, it will be okay
Gerard-where is he, where is my baby brother?
Operator-it will be okay I promise it will be okay. I need to tell you something... Mikey...
Gerard- will he be okay? Mikey?
Gerard- where is Mikey?
Operator- he killed himself
if u listen closely at the beginning of the song,this is what u can hear behind the music
toad
Gerard: Where is he, where's Mikey?
Operator: calm down Honey, it will be ok.
Gerard: Where is he? Where is my Baby Brother?
Operator: it will be ok I promise it will be ok. I need to tell you something... Mikey-
Gerard: Will he be okay? Mikey? Where is Mikey?
Operator: - he killed himself
Gerard: *gasps *sobs *screams
is the talking at the beginning :'''<
Henry Foxman
If anyone is reading this you are loved. I don’t know who you are, where you’ve been or what you’ve been through but you will be okay.
I am a 20 year survivor of suicide and PTSD. Ive been diagnosed with several issues but I didn’t want that to dictate my life. No one should go through the feeling of wanting to end your own life. It’s horrible and it’s selfish. It’s so sad that there are people who want to gloat about being depressed like it’s supposed to be a badge comparison or validation. Everyone wants to be heard but so many don’t want to listen. In the end though you have to pick yourself up for you. If you can’t even start to help yourself how can you begin to really help others?
Learn to love yourself and be your own best friend. Stop bullying yourself and lowering your self worth. Fight the pain and don’t let it dictate who you want to be. Be honest and honor yourself by following your own morales. No one else can do it for you.
If you can’t believe in yourself now then believe in me who believes in you. I will love you unconditionally. You should start loving you too. You are here and now, that is all that matters.
May you find happiness
uhh-kira 0.0
Does anyone have the time to bring me down?
And can I sleep all night long to the drums of the city rain?
Just make it up
'Cause I'm awake all night long to the drums of the city rain
And brother if you have the chance to pick me up?
And can I sleep on your couch to the pound of the ache and pain?
Oh, in my head 'cause I'm awake all night long to the drums of the city rain
The lights we chase
The nights we steal
The things that we take
To make us feel this
I can't go back
Don't think I will
I won't sleep tonight as long as I still
Hear the drums of the city rain
Does anyone have the guts to shut me up?
'Cause I believe that every night
There's a chance we can walk away
So hold on tight
Because I won't wait too long in the drums of the beating rain
'Cause the nights don't last
And we leave alone
Will you drive me back?
Can you take me home?
The lights we chase
The nights we steal
The things that we take
To make us feel this
I can't go back
I don't think I will
I won't sleep tonight as long as I still
Hear the drums of the city rain
Faces I don't know
I am tired in the glow
Of the freezing club
Keep me breathing don't make the lights come back
Can you take me home?
We all need this when we leave alone
Remember when you and I would make things up?
So many nights, just take me down to the place we could hear them play
I miss that sound
'Cause now we don't sing so loud
To the drums of the city rain
The lights we chase
The nights we steal
The things that we take
To make us feel this
I can't go back
I don't think I will
I won't sleep tonight as long as I still
Hear the drums of the city rain
Like strangers laugh and like subways feel
Things I'm trying to break
Oh, just wait until this is all we have to keep us ill
I won't breathe tonight as long as I still hear the drums of the city rain
Katie
This song will always be like a razor scooter to the ankle, no matter how many times I hear it
Laura Rezende
@Dóra Vecsei idk why but this song really hits us somehow :(
Dóra Vecsei
@Laura Rezende It makes me so emotional i cant...
Laura Rezende
youre not alone there honey
Laura W.
the song makes me feel sentimental and i don't know why :((
Emily K
I read somewhere that Gee wrote this song while sitting at Mikey's bedside in the hospital when he was in a coma because he overdosed on drugs. They didn't know if Mikey would live. He was in a coma for about three days -- I could be wrong though, I don't know exactly how long -- and because nobody, not Gee or even the doctors, knew if Mikey would live, which -- I think -- I inspiration for the opening conversation behind the music- - Where is he, where's Mikey? …. Calm down, honey, it will be okay … Where is he? Where is Mikey? … It will be okay, I promise it will be okay. I need to tell you something … Where is Mikey? Where is my baby brother? … He killed himself. -- So, yeah. I think that makes this song, like, twenty times sadder. I love Mikey and Gee so much it probably isn't healthy. So if you don't mind, excuse me whilst I sob.
A Freaking Killjoy
@《MyCheemsRomance》[🎗️] lmao 😩
《MyCheemsRomance》[🎗️]
@A Freaking Killjoy yoo, i see u in a lot of Mcr vids lmao
A Freaking Killjoy
Bruh, idk while I was reading this tears had come :')
Fatima Herrera
I'M SOBBING
OMW TO WRITE A SONG FOR MY LITTLE SISTER
SEE YOU WHEN I'M FAMOUS ;-;