Brother
Grayson Lyrics

The lake of fire
A metaphor for a place of deep suffering or eternal damnation.

There you go, somebody taking
Illustrating the tendency of some individuals to engage in harmful behaviors or sinful actions.

The lake of fire
Echoing the severity of the consequences faced by those who fall into sin.

There's a reason why
Indicating that every situation has a significant cause or explanation.

Wh-what happens if you throw somebody in a lake
Provoking thought about the fate of those who are thrust into dangerous or overwhelming circumstances.

Either they're the best swimmer in the world
Suggesting that only exceptional resilience allows someone to survive extreme adversity.

If they just stay in there forever
Highlighting the idea of someone who remains in their negative situation indefinitely.

Eventually they're gonna do what?
Rhetorically asking what the inevitable outcome will be for someone trapped in despair.

Th-they're gonna drown
Conveying that ultimately, without intervention, a person will succumb to their struggles.

See, Jesus saved you from drowning in the lake of fire
Proclaiming the belief that salvation through Jesus rescues one from eternal punishment.

So if somebody saved you from drowning
Suggesting that if rescue has occurred, it should drastically alter one's behavior.

You're gonna act like you're saved
Implying that one should live life in a manner reflecting their salvation and new existence.

You're not gonna spend the rest of your life
Indicating that it is unreasonable to continue living in a state of distress after being saved.

Acting like you still drowning
Pointing out the irrationality of pretending to be in danger after having been rescued.

Are you?
Challenging the listener to reflect on their own state of mind and actions.

Like I'll be walking down the street
Depicting an ordinary scenario to contrast with feelings of distress.

What's up Josh?
Casually greeting someone, normalizing interaction and suggesting ease.

I'm drowning!
Dramatically expressing emotional or spiritual turmoil that should no longer exist.

N-no dude that was a week ago
Reflecting disbelief at someone still wallowing in past struggles that have already been resolved.

That was a week ago Josh
Reiterating the idea that time has passed since the initial turmoil and one should have moved on.

You on dry land bro, you good
Encouraging the person to recognize their improvement and newfound stability.

You on dry land man
Affirming that they are safe now and should celebrate their deliverance.

It's me, it's Josh
Reassuring familiarity to bolster comfort and calmness in the conversation.

Not a shark
Clarifying that there are no immediate threats, alleviating fears of danger.

You're not even in the water anymore
Reminding someone that they have escaped their previous trials and are safe.

You good
Affirming that they are well and should have confidence in their current state.

Nobody does that
Suggesting that it is unusual or illogical to behave as if still suffering after recovery.

Unless they got PTSD or something
Acknowledging that some may struggle with lasting effects of trauma, impacting their behavior.

Right?
Seeking affirmation of this observation, inviting agreement from the listener.

And a lot of Christians
Identifying a significant group who may be trapped in similar emotional or spiritual struggles.

Are walking around with PTSD
Highlighting the emotional burdens they carry due to past traumas or sins.

Spiritual PTSD
Describing the lasting impact of spiritual turmoil or guilt on their lives.

They still acting like they drowning
Pointing out that many individuals continue to live as if they are in crisis, despite their salvation.

Also drowning in their sins
Indicating that, in addition to past trauma, they are burdened by their wrongdoings.

I seen somebody else say that in the audience
Acknowledging that there are others who share similar struggles and thoughts.

They still acting like they drowning-g-g-g-g
Emphasizing the persistence of this mindset, illustrating the lack of progress or healing.