My Song
L.F. Lyrics


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Well it all got started with a little boy
Lookin down on his baby brother
Figurin' out
How to take him out
One way or another
I was the one lookin' up at you
And I guess that never changed
Right down to the way that I sing
The way I play
And the way this song's arranged
Well I can't recall my very first song
Though they always sounded better with you
But I remember the fights
And the late summer nights
Playing the games that boys do
But you and me
Became family
Whenever we sang a tune
And to this this day
I can not play
Without thinkin' about you
I've been so mad at you
You can make me spit
Just thinkin' about your hard head
Sometimes I gotta wonder who would care
If we just flushed it all down the drain
But all those songs
Come back to you
One way or another
I just want the world to hear
My big brother
My big brother
I remember that day like yesterday
You were the playin' when I walked through the door
You didn't know I was there
I just pulled up a chair
I was alone at a table of four
I'd never heard such a thing
When you started to sing
My tears rolled onto the floor
I always knew you were good
But that night was something more
I always knew you were special
But that song's a little bit more
I've been so mad at you
You can make me spit
Just thinkin' about your hard head
Sometimes I gotta wonder who would care
If we just flushed it all down the drain
But all those songs
Come back to you
one way or another
I just want the world to hear
My big brother
My big brother
There are moments in this life
That you can not turn away
There are times when we must stand up
There are things that we must say
There are voices in this world
That can not not be heard
There is meaning
That goes beyond the written word
Well the little boy grew into a young man
Who had a lot of things to say
But there was something about this young man
Who said them in a certain way
And if you listen carefully
You can hear the sound
Of a heart beat fadin' away
Yeah If you listen close
He was way beyond the fray
Yeah if you listen carefully
It's your heartbeat fadin' away
Fadin' away
My big brother
Fadin' away
My big brother




Fadin' away...
My big brother

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of L.F.'s song "My Big Brother" tell a heartfelt story of a deep bond between two siblings. The song starts by describing how it all began with a little boy looking down on his baby brother, figuring out how to protect him. The singer, who is the younger brother, looks up to his big brother and sees how his influence has shaped his own life, from the way he sings and plays music, to the way this song is arranged. The lyrics express a sense of nostalgia as the singer reflects on their childhood, remembering the fights and late summer nights playing games like boys do.


Despite their occasional disagreements and the singer being mad at his brother, the connection they share through music is powerful. The lyrics convey the deep admiration and respect the singer holds for his big brother's talent and the impact his music has had on him. The song emphasizes the importance of family and how the bond between siblings can provide a sense of comfort and support.


The lyrics also touch on the idea that there are moments in life when we cannot turn away, and there are times when we must stand up and speak our minds. The song suggests that through music, the singer's big brother found a way to express himself and make a difference in the world. The final verses hint at the singer's realization that his big brother is fading away, both metaphorically and perhaps physically. It serves as a poignant reminder of the fragile nature of life and the importance of cherishing and celebrating the people we love.


Overall, "My Big Brother" is a heartfelt tribute to the bond between siblings, the impact of music on our lives, and the power of connection and expression.


Line by Line Meaning

Well it all got started with a little boy
The story begins with a young boy, who plays a significant role in this narrative.


Lookin down on his baby brother
The boy is observing his younger sibling from above.


Figurin' out
He is trying to understand


How to take him out
The boy is contemplating how to remove or impact his brother.


One way or another
Regardless of the approach he takes.


I was the one lookin' up at you
In this situation, I was the one gazing upwards towards you.


And I guess that never changed
This aspect of our relationship has remained constant.


Right down to the way that I sing
Even when I sing, it reflects this dynamic.


The way I play
Similarly, my manner of playing also reflects this connection.


And the way this song's arranged
Even the arrangement of this particular song is influenced by it.


Well I can't recall my very first song
I don't remember the exact details of my initial song.


Though they always sounded better with you
However, I do recognize that they always had greater quality when you were present.


But I remember the fights
What I do remember are the arguments we had.


And the late summer nights
Additionally, the memories of those evenings during the end of summer.


Playing the games that boys do
Engaging in the typical activities that boys often participate in.


But you and me
However, both you and I


Became family
Eventually formed a familial bond.


Whenever we sang a tune
Each time we sang a melody together.


And to this day
Even now, in the present time


I can not play
I am unable to perform


Without thinkin' about you
Without thoughts of you crossing my mind.


I've been so mad at you
I have experienced anger towards you


You can make me spit
Your actions have the ability to provoke a strong reaction from me.


Just thinkin' about your hard head
Merely contemplating your stubbornness.


Sometimes I gotta wonder who would care
Occasionally, I contemplate who would actually be concerned


If we just flushed it all down the drain
If we were to discard or abandon everything we have.


But all those songs
However, all of those songs


Come back to you
In the end, they all lead back to you.


One way or another
Regardless of the path taken.


I just want the world to hear
All I desire is for the world to listen


My big brother
To acknowledge my older sibling and their significance in my life.


I remember that day like yesterday
That particular day is etched in my memory as if it occurred recently.


You were the playin' when I walked through the door
As I entered the room, you were engaged in playing something.


You didn't know I was there
Unaware of my presence.


I just pulled up a chair
I found a seat nearby.


I was alone at a table of four
Although there were four seats at the table, I was the only one seated there.


I'd never heard such a thing
At that moment, I had never experienced anything like it before.


When you started to sing
When you began to vocalize.


My tears rolled onto the floor
I was moved to the point of shedding tears, which fell onto the ground.


I always knew you were good
I always understood your talent


But that night was something more
However, that night's performance surpassed ordinary expectations.


I always knew you were special
I had always recognized your uniqueness


But that song's a little bit more
Yet, that song held an additional significance.


There are moments in this life
Within our existence, there are instances


That you can not turn away
That are impossible to ignore or divert attention from.


There are times when we must stand up
Occasions arise where we must take a stand


There are things that we must say
There are certain things we are obligated to express.


There are voices in this world
Within this world, there exist individuals


That can not not be heard
Whose voices cannot go unheard.


There is meaning
Significance exists


That goes beyond the written word
Beyond what can be conveyed through written language.


Well the little boy grew into a young man
Over time, the young boy transformed into a grown-up


Who had a lot of things to say
This individual had many thoughts and opinions to express.


But there was something about this young man
However, there was a distinctive quality about this individual


Who said them in a certain way
Who articulated these thoughts in a particular manner.


And if you listen carefully
If you pay close attention


You can hear the sound
You will perceive the audible vibrations


Of a heart beat fadin' away
Indicating the declining rhythm of a heartbeat.


Yeah If you listen close
Indeed, if you listen attentively


He was way beyond the fray
He was far more advanced or exceptional than the average.


Yeah if you listen carefully
Yes, if you listen intently


It's your heartbeat fadin' away
You will perceive your own heartbeat gradually diminishing.


Fadin' away
Gradually diminishing


My big brother
Referring to you, my older sibling


Fadin' away
Gradually diminishing


My big brother
Referring to you, my older sibling


Fadin' away...
Gradually diminishing...


My big brother
Referring to you, my older sibling




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Written by: Jim L'Esperance

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