Brother
Madden Brothers The Lyrics

One night when I was driving
I recall an instance where I was behind the wheel

From the place I used to go
I was on my way from a familiar destination

Saw a pair of head lights
I noticed two summoning lights ahead

And a car I didn't know
I observed an unfamiliar vehicle

He said, I don't know
He replied that he had no idea

But I need to get there
Although uncertain, he felt the urge to arrive at his destination

How I even left here?
He pondered how he even departed from this place of origin

When my kid's don't know my name
He lamented that his children aren't familiar with their own father

I'm not trying to make excuses
He wasn't attempting to justify his actions

Don't wanna pass on all the blame
He didn't want to solely assume responsibility for all of his problems

So we drove a little further
We travelled a small distance

Like cold water it hit me
I was struck with a shocking realization

To a small house in the country
We arrived at a modest rural dwelling

There were pictures on the wall
The walls were adorned with photographs

Of places I remember
These locations were familiar to me

But I'm so glad that you're here
He expressed gratitude for my presence

Then he cried and said, I'm sorry
He wept while apologizing to me

And I've missed you all these years
He disclosed that he's been without me for numerous years

Before you go
Before departing

Can we just sit here?
Can we pause and remain seated?

Won't you brother?
Requests me to partake in a prayer session

I'm too proud
He's overcome with immense hubris

Say a prayer
Asks me to recite a prayer

Say it loud
Express it with intensity

Like my mother
Similar to how my mother would vocalize it

Like my father
Similar to how my father would hold it

I'm so lost
He's immersed in a state of confusion

Say a prayer
Requests me to repeat the same aforementioned request

For me now
An appeal for immediate intercession

Won't you brother?
Urgently requests me to take part in prayer one last time