Cope lived in Houston, Texas during his high school years and attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. He has been closely associated with the music of Especially for Youth (EFY), with seven EFY albums having songs he composed. He also has served as an LDS missionary in Switzerland and France from 1980-1982. He currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah and serves as an LDS Bishop.
Brothers
Kenneth Cope Lyrics
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been together trought this dream
but i ask you now dear brother
part with me
cuase i sense the greates danger
and you've so much left to give
i want you to live
now you know i'll never leave you
but if not then i am ready for the grave
i've been true to you for ever
and i'm not about to change
this brother stays
brothers in name
brothers in heart
never to fail whether near or far
brothers in life
brother in death
to stand by each other my brother
throught now and the end
you shall not have want for friendship
there will be no need for care
for as long as you are liveing
i'll be there
i'll go with you into prison
i'll go with you into death
again and again
brothers in name
brothers in heart
never to fail wether near or far
brother in life
brothers in death
to stand by each other my brother
throught now and the end
The lyrics of Kenneth Cope's song "Brothers" conveys a message of deep brotherhood and loyalty between two individuals. The singer in this song talks to his brother, expressing his desire for him to part ways with him because he senses danger and believes his brother still has so much left to live for. He vows to never leave his brother's side and trusts that God will keep them safe, even if it means he may be prepared to give his life for his brother.
The chorus reinforces the unbreakable bond between the two brothers. They are brothers in name, heart, and in life and death, meaning their loyalty and dedication to each other will never falter or fade away. The singer promises to stand by his brother's side, no matter what challenges they may face, whether near or far, into prison or even death.
Overall, the song "Brothers" is an emotional and inspiring tribute to brotherhood and the deep connection that can exist between two individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
we have shared so many sorrows
We have gone through countless difficulties together.
been together trought this dream
We have been together through this journey called life.
but i ask you now dear brother
I now implore you, my beloved sibling,
part with me
To separate from me,
cuase i sense the greates danger
Because I feel imminent danger approaching,
and you've so much left to give
And you still have so much to offer.
i want you to live
I want you to continue living.
now you know i'll never leave you
You now understand that I will always be by your side.
and i trust in God to safe
And I have faith in God to keep us safe.
but if not then i am ready for the grave
But if that is not the case, then I am prepared to die.
i've been true to you for ever
I have always been loyal to you,
and i'm not about to change
And I have no intentions of changing.
this brother stays
I will always be your brother.
brothers in name
We are not only brothers through blood, but also through our bond.
brothers in heart
We are brothers in our feelings and emotions.
never to fail whether near or far
We will never let each other down regardless of distance.
brothers in life
We are brothers throughout our lives.
brother in death
We will still be brothers even after we die.
to stand by each other my brother
To always be there for each other, my dear sibling.
throught now and the end
Through every moment of our lives, even until the end.
you shall not have want for friendship
You will never be lacking in companionship.
there will be no need for care
You will never need to worry about being taken care of.
for as long as you are liveing
For the entirety of your life,
i'll be there
I will always be there with you.
i'll go with you into prison
I will willingly be with you even in the face of imprisonment.
i'll go with you into death
I will follow you into the afterlife.
again and again
Repeatedly and unconditionally.
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