Your brother is my only hope
Le Sport Lyrics
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The lyrics to Le Sport's song "Your Brother Is My Only Hope" convey a sense of longing and admiration for someone who is seen as superior in every way. The song begins with the singer addressing a group of girls and instructing them to "hold their breath" because the subject of their adoration, the brother of one of the girls, has returned to town. The brother is described as "the pretty one" who has traveled the world, while the girls are seen as having wasted their time in a "cloud of smoke." Despite this, the singer sees the brother as their only hope for a better future.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and a call to action. The singer urges the listeners to dance to the upbeat "eurosport beat" and to live life to the fullest, as time is running out. The lyrics reference famous authors such as Kafka, Sartre, and James Joyce, positioning the brother as a cultured and intellectual figure who is worth emulating. The song ultimately conveys a sense of hope and inspiration, encouraging the listener to strive for more and to look up to those who are achieving great things in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell the girls to hold their breath your brother's back in town
The singer lets the girls know that they should prepare for the arrival of the brother.
Cathy, Lisa, Mary-Beth your brother is the pretty one
The singer mentions the names of the girls and reminds them of the brother's good looks.
He�s been to England and Japan and to the USA
The singer highlights the places the brother has been to.
While you sat in your cloud of smoke your brother is my only hope
The artist criticizes the girls for not doing much and claims that the brother is their only hope.
So I might as well dance and get down with the eurosport beat
The artist decides to dance and enjoy the moment while there's still time.
Coz in just a few years it will all be to late
The singer reminds us that time flies and we should make the best out of our lives.
You know Kafka you know Sartre you party with James Joyce
The singer assumes that the girls are knowledgeable about certain writers and suggests that they're intellectual.
You know their books and mama said that comics are for Little boys
The artist assumes that the girls have read books by certain writers and implies that reading comics is immature.
So I might as well dance and get down with the eurosport beat
The artist reiterates the importance of enjoying life and dancing to the music.
Coz in just a few years it will all be to late
The artist once again reminds us that time is limited and we should seize the moment.
Contributed by Aaliyah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.