Personnel: Emma Coleman (cello/vocals), James Grunwell (bass/production), Fred Harper (drums/percussion), Sam Murray (clarinet/vocals), Nick Rasle (vocals/guitar/guitalele/piano).
Brother
Me and my friends Lyrics
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Vaulted and assaulted,
The chamber closes shut
Vaulted and assaulted
Scanning strobes at shutter speeds
Pulse preposterously vicious,
But my botanical palms in the front yard
Act as if you were in REM phase
Act as if you were in REM phase
Act as if you were in REM phase
Act as if you were in REM phase
Is this potential energy going to turn kinetic or what,
Is this potential energy going to turn kinetic or what,
Looking up your skirt, wondering
When she started smiling, While she was being hurt.
Oh well, Stamina is buffering
Too much is never enough suffering
These lyrics in the song "Brother" by Me and My Friends express a sense of anticipation, uncertainty and tension. The opening lines suggest a sense of potential energy that may or may not be realized, leading to a feeling of suspense. The imagery of being "vaulted and assaulted" adds to this sense of intensity and danger.
As the song progresses, the lyrics focus on contrasting images that create a sense of disorientation. The scanning strobes and pulse suggest a frenzied energy, yet the reference to "botanical palms in the front yard" creates a serene and calming image. The repeated refrain to "act as if you were in REM phase" adds to the surreal and dreamlike quality of this song.
The lyrics then take a darker turn with the line "Looking up your skirt, wondering when she started smiling, while she was being hurt." This line hints at the theme of power dynamics and manipulation in relationships. The final line "Stamina is buffering, too much is never enough suffering" further emphasizes this idea, suggesting that the singer is willing to endure pain in order to maintain their sense of power and control in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this potential energy going to turn kinetic or what,
Are we going to take action and make our dreams a reality or not?
Vaulted and assaulted,
We are constantly being pushed and challenged by outside forces.
The chamber closes shut
We must be prepared to face obstacles and setbacks along the way.
Scanning strobes at shutter speeds
Life can be chaotic and unpredictable.
Pulse preposterously vicious,
Our emotions can be intense and overwhelming at times.
But my botanical palms in the front yard
Despite the chaos, we strive to maintain a sense of calm and control.
Pose the least suspicious
We try to keep a low profile and not draw attention to ourselves.
Act as if you were in REM phase
Stay focused and keep pushing forward, even when it seems impossible.
Looking up your skirt, wondering
We may have a tendency to be distracted or focus on things that don't really matter.
When she started smiling, While she was being hurt.
We may not always be aware of the pain or struggles others are going through.
Oh well, Stamina is buffering
We must be prepared to endure challenges and setbacks, and not give up.
Too much is never enough suffering
We may sometimes feel like we're in over our heads, but we must persevere and overcome.
Lyrics © MOTHERSHIP MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM LENT, MATTHEW MEHANA, TRAVIS BRANDON RICHTER
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Struanmac resources
Bloodied in fight with the past and the pain
Never heard mother saying
Oh lord I should have tried
Watch for the words on the back of the page
And the numbering upon your wage
Oh lord I should have seen that
When the day come for the bridges to burn
Throw another lesson learned
Upon a stack of cards
When the day come for the debt to be paid
We haste to step away
Oh lord I should have tried
Yeah, who lost our brother?
Yeah, who lost our brother?
Find, who lost our brother
Find, who lost our brother
Memory fades when it hurts to recall
But take me standing tall
To fall upon my chances
Memory preys when you're sick with regret
Nobody here forgets
Oh lord I should have tried
Yeah, who lost our brother?
Yeah, who lost our brother?
Find, who lost our brother
Find, who lost our brother
Yeah, who lost our brother?
Yeah, who lost our brother?
Struanmac resources
Bloodied in fight with the past and the pain
Never heard mother saying
Oh lord I should have tried
Watch for the words on the back of the page
And the numbering upon your wage
Oh lord I should have seen that
When the day come for the bridges to burn
Throw another lesson learned
Upon a stack of cards
When the day come for the debt to be paid
We haste to step away
Oh lord I should have tried
Yeah, who lost our brother?
Yeah, who lost our brother?
Find, who lost our brother
Find, who lost our brother
Memory fades when it hurts to recall
But take me standing tall
To fall upon my chances
Memory preys when you're sick with regret
Nobody here forgets
Oh lord I should have tried
Yeah, who lost our brother?
Yeah, who lost our brother?
Find, who lost our brother
Find, who lost our brother
Yeah, who lost our brother?
Yeah, who lost our brother?
Me and My Friends
That's about it!
Lee
Love the tone of the bass! Well done on the track guys and girls!
Vids Invader
Great music! Great voices! You're sound magicians
Me and My Friends
Thank you!
Struanmac resources
That change when it gets to the chorus is flippin sublime. Don't know what happens musically, but so so sweet.
Me and My Friends
We go from a minor feel to a major one - reggae songwriting influenced, like Delroy Wilson's 'This Life Makes Me Wonder'
Matthew Radcliffe
wonderfully inventive! a funky cauldron of joy
Frank Black
Discovered these guys from a video of the Warsaw Audiophile convention. Great band, but freakin' awesome engineering. Listen to that, what an amazing recording. Great band, great recording.
Me and My Friends
That's Roni Spakowszki - the man makes a beefy sound!