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Whanau
Mouth of the South Lyrics
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Living behind bars you've thrown away your crown.
Brother is a funny word for someone like you
but the blood that's in my veins is in your veins and I swear I'll pull you through
Look at this life you threw away
do you even know what it's worth?
When I look into your eyes
I can see all the pain,
You've run away before but you don't know what you're running from.
You're going in circles back to where you begun.
If you could see through your eyes without the glaze and without the high
you would see that it killed me watching you die.
I watched you die
And now we can't ever go back to the days
when you were the only one that kept my head on straight
This is what family is for Don't you forget that I will stand by you to the grave
This is what family is for
Oh brave climber (oh, brave climber) has this mountain conquered you?
Or will you find the strength to live the life that God intended you to lead?
Do you remember (do you remember) that I still look up to you?
And I will be your strength till there is nothing left in me.
(repeat)
Brother I swear I'll pull you through
This is not the end of you
Was heaven not enough
you had to dive into hell?
I know you're searching for a cure
but God is not in that needle
Was heaven not enough for you?
The lyrics to Mouth of the South's song Whanau explore the themes of family, addiction and redemption. The song is written from the perspective of a family member who is trying to support their sibling who has become addicted to drugs and landed in jail. The opening line, "What have you gotten yourself into now?" suggests that this is not the first time the sibling has struggled with addiction and implies a sense of frustration and helplessness on the part of the singer. The second line, "Living behind bars you've thrown away your crown," suggests that the sibling was once a person of authority, perhaps a successful and respected individual in their community, but has now lost everything due to their addiction.
The singer then reflects on the meaning of the word "brother" and acknowledges that while their sibling has made some bad choices, they share a bond of blood that cannot be broken. The line, "but the blood that's in my veins is in your veins and I swear I'll pull you through," shows the depth of love and loyalty that the singer has for their sibling. They are willing to do whatever it takes to help them overcome their addiction and find their way back on the right path.
The chorus reflects on the pain and hurt that addiction can cause and how it can tear families apart. The singer is desperate to help their sibling and laments the fact that they are unable to reach them. However, they still hold out hope that their sibling will find the strength to overcome their addiction and lead the life that they were meant to live. The song ends on a note of optimism and determination, with the singer pledging to be there for their sibling no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
What have you gotten yourself into now?
What troubles have you found yourself in this time?
Living behind bars you've thrown away your crown.
By being incarcerated, you have lost your position of power and authority.
Brother is a funny word for someone like you but the blood that's in my veins is in your veins and I swear I'll pull you through
Although you have not acted like a true brother, we are still family and I will be there to support you through your struggles.
Look at this life you threw away do you even know what it's worth?
Have you fully comprehended the value of the life you have squandered?
When I look into your eyes I can see all the pain, I can see all the hurt
Your suffering is evident in your troubled gaze.
You've run away before but you don't know what you're running from. You're going in circles back to where you begun.
You have fled from your problems before, but now you are lost and heading in the same direction as before.
If you could see through your eyes without the glaze and without the high you would see that it killed me watching you die.
If you could break free from your addiction and clear your vision, you would understand the profound sorrow I feel watching you deteriorate.
And now we can't ever go back to the days when you were the only one that kept my head on straight
We can never return to a simpler time when you were my anchor and a source of stability.
This is what family is for Don't you forget that I will stand by you to the grave
Supporting each other through thick and thin is what true family does, and I will remain loyal to you until the end of your life.
Oh brave climber (oh, brave climber) has this mountain conquered you? Or will you find the strength to live the life that God intended you to lead?
Have you been defeated by the difficult challenges you face, or will you rise up and fulfill your purpose in life as ordained by a higher power?
Do you remember (do you remember) that I still look up to you? And I will be your strength till there is nothing left in me.
Despite your struggles, you still possess admirable traits that inspire me, and I will offer my unwavering support for as long as it is needed.
Brother I swear I'll pull you through This is not the end of you
I promise to guide you through your current difficulties; do not give up, for there is still hope for a brighter future.
Was heaven not enough you had to dive into hell? I know you're searching for a cure but God is not in that needle
You had everything you needed to live a fulfilling life, yet you still turned to harmful habits. Although you seek a solution, you will not find it in substance abuse.
Was heaven not enough for you?
You were blessed with a good life, why did you choose to ruin it through destructive actions?
Contributed by Eliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elijah nieves
These guys played at my youth group tonight. It was pretty cool.
WESRULE531
+Elijah nieves you must have an awesome youth group.. In my church this band would be considered a sin pretty much just because they are metal
Jake Dennett
That's tight. I wish my youth group had that growing up, haha.
Joxhua Bowlby
Still prob. my favorite Ministry bands. Great video guys. I really wish you guys would come through Florida sometime. Maybe we will catch a tour sometime together. :) Great song!
DeliveryBryan
Joxhua Bowlby Amen Bro 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻😇😇😇😇😇
Doug McPhail
I am 55 yrs old. I have been searching for this music all my life. Thank You. I can die now....with a shitass grin on my face.
Matthew Klein
I would absolutely love to do guest for these guys. One of the sickest bands happening right now. Mad respect!
Erik Back
Wish I found these guys when they were still a band 😭
Joseph Brekan
glad to see they're getting recognition. wishing them luck as rival choir.
Shaun Boyd
IM digging this song so much!