Meat Wave is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United Stat… Read Full Bio ↴Meat Wave is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, United States. Their music is described as post-something, melancholic and aggressive. The band was formed in 2011 after Truman & His Trophy disbanded. The trio set out to play with a more aggressive tone than they were used to in their previous ensembles.

The original lineup:

Chris Sutter - guitars, vocals;
Joe Gac - bass;
Ryan Wizniak - drums.

Discography:

Meat Wave (2012)
Delusion Moon (2015)
The Incessant (2017)

http://www.meatwaveband.com

Brother
Meat Wave Lyrics

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i guess you thought that you could hide
you were the easiest one to find
i guess you thought that you could run
you were slower than everyone
selling shit that you can't buy
why would you even try
playing games that you can't win
try to breathe without oxygen

i guess you thought that you were smart
but what sets you apart
i guess you thought that you were strong
then why the hell would it take so long
you're not my brother you're just another
mother fucker's brother
you're not my brother you're just another

mother fucker's brother
i guess you thought that you could hide

Overall Meaning

The song "Brother" by Meat Wave is a charged and confrontational track that addresses the theme of betrayal and deceit. The lyrics depict the singer's resentment towards a person who had tried to deceive him but failed miserably. The singer starts with the assumption that the person had tried to hide or run away, but he was the easiest one to find and slower than everyone. The person is also accused of selling things that he can't buy and playing games that he can't win, alluding to his fraudulent behavior. The singer questions the person's intelligence and strength, and why it took him so long to be exposed.

The chorus of the song, "you're not my brother, you're just another mother fucker's brother," expresses the singer's disillusionment and disassociation towards the person. The use of "brother" suggests that the person was close to the singer, but their actions have shattered that relationship. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the message of the song, that the person is not trustworthy and has no place in the singer's life.

The anger and frustration in the lyrics are amplified by the aggressive instrumentation of the song. Heavy guitar riffs, fast-paced drums, and shouted vocals combine to create a raw and energetic sound that matches the emotional intensity of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

i guess you thought that you could hide
You believed that you could conceal your actions, but it was obvious and easily discovered.

you were the easiest one to find
Your attempt at hiding was poorly executed and only made it easier for you to be discovered.

i guess you thought that you could run
You believed that you could escape the consequences of your actions.

you were slower than everyone
You lacked the necessary skills and resources to evade punishment.

selling shit that you can't buy
You were promoting things or ideas that you did not possess or could not afford to maintain.

why would you even try
Your efforts were pointless and doomed to fail from the beginning.

playing games that you can't win
You were engaging in futile behavior that would never result in success.

try to breathe without oxygen
You were attempting the impossible, and your actions were as likely to succeed as trying to exist without air.

i guess you thought that you were smart
You believed that your intellect was beyond reproach and that you could not be caught.

but what sets you apart
Nothing distinguishes you from others who engage in the same devious behavior.

i guess you thought that you were strong
You believed that your strength or influence would protect you from punishment.

then why the hell would it take so long
If you were so strong and powerful, it should not have taken as much time to catch you as it did.

you're not my brother you're just another mother fucker's brother
You are not someone whom I consider close or familial; you are simply associated with someone else who is equally distasteful.

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