Middle Brother
Middle Brother Lyrics


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Stay hydrated from from a double shot
Get my nourishment from a punch in the gut
Never really felt I had the best of luck
I gotta big big mouth that just won't shut up
Hop in the car and turn the radio on
Out from the speakers a familiar song
Head down the road decide to hum along
Made it all the way home and left the TV on

But I'm gonna learn to fly an airplane
And its gonna make my Mama proud
I'm going to get my Dad to notice me
Even if I have to fly it into the ground

I know my days are numbered but I'm bad at math
I got a dick so hard that a cat could scratch
Made some bad decisions I shouldn't go back
I cant see her, its just a not like that
You see I had this lovin' baby but I roughed her up
A little ounce of pain behind every grunt
All the noise that I make, I shouldn't complain
Regrets, tourettes, I guess it's the same

But I'm going to learn to fly an airplane
I'm gonna make my children proud
I'm gonna make their mom respect me
Like when I first showed up in town
Oh yeah!

Ain't no money comin in 'cause I got child support
Ain't a fat old woman gonna leave me alone ?
Its a terrible way to live but it ain't my choice
I signed away all of my earnings on the living room floor
Well I could be the hero on the evenin' news
Smilin' in the face of danger like there's nothing to lose
Takin' out terrorists for himself, that's me ?
Tell the kids to stay in schools and always get good grades

Well I'm gonna learn to fly an airplane
I'm gonna make my country proud
I'm gonna send this song Nashville




Sell my soul to a whole new crowd
Oh yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Middle Brother" by the band Middle Brother expresses the struggles of a man who has made some bad decisions in his life but still strives to make his family proud. The lyrics can be interpreted as a reflection of the internal conflict between his ambitions to do better and his past mistakes. He praises his strong-willed personality that helps him to move forward and not dwell on past failures. He admits to having a big mouth that gets him into trouble, which could be a reference to his impulsive nature.


The chorus of "I'm gonna learn to fly an airplane" is the most powerful line in the song. It is a metaphor for his desire to gain control of his life and make a significant difference. He wants to prove to himself and his family that he is capable of achieving great things, despite the setbacks he has faced. He believes that flying an airplane will make his mother proud and get his father to notice him.


The lyrics about sending the song to Nashville and selling his soul to a new crowd could be understood as the desperation of someone who wants to be heard and appreciated. The song is a reflection of the struggles of everyday people, trying to overcome their limitations and make something out of their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Stay hydrated from from a double shot
I drink alcohol to keep myself hydrated.


Get my nourishment from a punch in the gut
I only feel alive when I'm challenging myself.


Never really felt I had the best of luck
I don't think life has ever given me a fair chance.


I gotta big big mouth that just won't shut up
I talk a lot, and I never think before I speak.


Hop in the car and turn the radio on
I like to distract myself from reality with music.


Out from the speakers a familiar song
This song is bringing back memories of a better time.


Head down the road decide to hum along
I'm lost in my own head, and I don't want to come back to reality.


Made it all the way home and left the TV on
I don't care about anything, so I'm going to waste energy by leaving the TV on.


But I'm gonna learn to fly an airplane
I want to prove to myself and others that I can do something great.


And its gonna make my Mama proud
I want to make my mother proud of me for once.


I'm going to get my Dad to notice me
My father hasn't paid attention to me in so long, and I want to change that.


Even if I have to fly it into the ground
I'll do whatever it takes to get attention and recognition, even if it ultimately leads to my downfall.


I know my days are numbered but I'm bad at math
I'm aware that I'm not going to live forever, but I'm not sure how much time I have left.


I got a dick so hard that a cat could scratch
I'm confident and proud of my masculinity.


Made some bad decisions I shouldn't go back
I've made mistakes in the past, but I need to move forward and try to improve.


I cant see her, its just a not like that
I can't see the woman I loved anymore, and things aren't going to be the same.


You see I had this lovin' baby but I roughed her up
I had someone who loved me, but I couldn't treat her well.


A little ounce of pain behind every grunt
I'm hiding my pain and regret behind my bravado.


All the noise that I make, I shouldn't complain
I know that my problems are my own fault, so I shouldn't be complaining.


Regrets, tourettes, I guess it's the same
I have regrets and a lot of things I wish I would have said or done, but I guess it doesn't really matter in the end.


Ain't no money comin in 'cause I got child support
I don't have any money because I have to pay child support.


Ain't a fat old woman gonna leave me alone ?
I'm being bothered by someone, likely an ex, and I want them to leave me alone.


Its a terrible way to live but it ain't my choice
My life is hard, but it's not entirely my fault that it's like this.


I signed away all of my earnings on the living room floor
I made a mistake and gave all of my earnings away, and now I'm paying the price.


Well I could be the hero on the evenin' news
I wish I could be a hero who makes a difference and gets recognition for it.


Smilin' in the face of danger like there's nothing to lose
I wish I had the courage to take risks and be fearless.


Takin' out terrorists for himself, that's me ?
I want to be a hero and stop bad people in their tracks.


Tell the kids to stay in schools and always get good grades
I want to be a good role model and teach kids the importance of education.


I'm gonna make my children proud
I want to be a good parent and make my children proud of me.


I'm gonna make their mom respect me
I want to earn the respect of the mother of my children.


Like when I first showed up in town
I want to make a good first impression and be respected like I was when I first moved here.


I'm gonna send this song Nashville
I want to share my music with the world and hopefully find success in Nashville.


Sell my soul to a whole new crowd
I am willing to sacrifice a lot to find success and recognition in the music industry.




Lyrics Β© Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN JOSEPH MCAULEY III

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FoxInWhite

REAL Lyrics:

Stay hydrated from from a double shot
Get my nourishment from a punch in the gut
Never really felt I had the best of luck
I got a big big mouth that just won't shut up
Hop in the car and turn the radio on
Out from the speakers a familiar song
Head down the road decide to hum along
Made it all the way home and left the TV on

But I'm gonna learn to fly an airplane
And its gonna make my Mama proud
I'm going to get my Dad to notice me
Even if I have to fly it into the ground

I know my days are numbered but I'm bad at math,
I got a dick so hard that a cat could'nt scratch
Made some bad decisions, I shouldn't go back
I can't see her, it's just not like that
You see I had this lovin' baby but I roughed her up
There's a little ounce of pain behind every grunt
All the noise that I make, I shouldn't complain
Regrets, tourettes, I guess it's the same

But I'm going to learn to fly an airplane
I'm gonna make my children proud
I'm gonna make their mom respect me
Like when I first showed up in town
Oh yeah!

Ain't no money comin in 'cause I pay child support
To a family who don't want me but won't leave me alone
Its a terrible way to live but it ain't my choice
I signed away all of my earnings on a little invoice
And I could be the hero on the evenin' news
Smilin' in the face of danger like there's nothing to lose
Takin' out terrorist 'fore he self detonates
Tell the kids to stay in schools and always get good grades

Well I'm gonna learn to fly an airplane
And I'm gonna make my country proud
I'm gonna send this song to Nashville
Sell my soul to a whole new crowd
Oh yeah



All comments from YouTube:

FoxInWhite

REAL Lyrics:

Stay hydrated from from a double shot
Get my nourishment from a punch in the gut
Never really felt I had the best of luck
I got a big big mouth that just won't shut up
Hop in the car and turn the radio on
Out from the speakers a familiar song
Head down the road decide to hum along
Made it all the way home and left the TV on

But I'm gonna learn to fly an airplane
And its gonna make my Mama proud
I'm going to get my Dad to notice me
Even if I have to fly it into the ground

I know my days are numbered but I'm bad at math,
I got a dick so hard that a cat could'nt scratch
Made some bad decisions, I shouldn't go back
I can't see her, it's just not like that
You see I had this lovin' baby but I roughed her up
There's a little ounce of pain behind every grunt
All the noise that I make, I shouldn't complain
Regrets, tourettes, I guess it's the same

But I'm going to learn to fly an airplane
I'm gonna make my children proud
I'm gonna make their mom respect me
Like when I first showed up in town
Oh yeah!

Ain't no money comin in 'cause I pay child support
To a family who don't want me but won't leave me alone
Its a terrible way to live but it ain't my choice
I signed away all of my earnings on a little invoice
And I could be the hero on the evenin' news
Smilin' in the face of danger like there's nothing to lose
Takin' out terrorist 'fore he self detonates
Tell the kids to stay in schools and always get good grades

Well I'm gonna learn to fly an airplane
And I'm gonna make my country proud
I'm gonna send this song to Nashville
Sell my soul to a whole new crowd
Oh yeah

WiglyWorm

As a middle brother, no song has ever spoken me more than the track middle brother from the band middle brother on the album middle brother.

Layton Weischedel

"I get my nourishment from a punch in the gut." Truly amazing.

spongebobbette23

a friend of mine introduced me to this lovely ensemble at my sister's wedding yesterday. i'm so happy. :)

Fix News

The YouTube world seems to be oblivious to artistry.
Taylor is a genius.

mexicojack1

Unique sound... a combination of several different artists...i like.

Tom Jones

so much awesome talent i fucking love it

Thomas Taylor

Love the 50's theme

Alexander Webb

My new theme song. Feelin good :)

solaphalooza

Reminds me The Kinks. This is amazing!!

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