Brother
Murder By Death Lyrics
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Your stories are the same but the ends have all changed
You carried on like you were some type of god
Some things will never change
We went home to see our folks
We laughed and we told jokes
It was like we were young again
How long she's got they still can't say
Took all this to get us back together again
How long is this gonna last?
You can't keep reliving your past
Screwing over the ones that you love
In the name of some new drug
So brother, raise another pint
Rev up the engine and drive off in the night
See you somewhere some place some time
I know there's better brothers
But you're the only one that's mine
I know there's better brothers
But you're the only one that's mine
The bondsman came to my door
Early the next day, he said
"I come lookin' for your brother
You don't know what kind of trouble that he's in"
How long is this gonna last?
You can't keep reliving your past
Johnny Law keeps a poundin' at my door
'Cause you screwed up some new score
So he's standing in the doorway
Like he owns the place
With a look of smug satisfaction on his face
I'm gonna give you up
Of that he's sure as hell
But I take one look at him
And I know I'll never tell
So brother, raise another pint
Rev up the engine and drive off in the night
See you somewhere some place some time
I know there's better brothers
But you're the only one that's mine
So brother, raise another pint
Rev up the engine and drive off in the night
I still look out for you no matter what you heard
They can knock all of my doors down
But I won't say a word
They can knock all of my doors down
But I won't say a word
Fourteen years have passed
Since that day
But still nothing has changed
The lyrics of Murder by Death's song "Brother" tell the story of two estranged brothers who reconnect after years apart due to their mother's illness, and the tumultuous events that follow. The first verse sets the tone of the song by highlighting the fact that despite the passage of time, some things never change, such as one brother's tendency to act like he is above everyone else. The chorus then asks the question of how long their reunion will last, and if the brother who caused trouble and strife in the past will continue to let his drug use and selfishness get in the way.
The second verse adds an urgency to their reunion, as the bondsman comes knocking on the door looking for the drug-addicted brother who has gotten into trouble. As the brothers confront each other, one brother pledges loyalty to the other to the point where he's willing to take the fall for him. The song ends by reiterating the fact that time has passed but nothing has changed, capturing the bittersweet nature of the reunion.
Overall, the lyrics of this song touch on the themes of family, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. The relationship between the two brothers is filled with tension and resentment, yet it's clear that they still care for each other in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
Fourteen years have passed since that day
It has been fourteen years since that day.
Your stories are the same but the ends have all changed
You keep telling the same stories but the endings are different now.
You carried on like you were some type of god
You acted like you were invincible.
Some things will never change
Certain things will always stay the same.
We went home to see our folks
We went back to see our parents.
We laughed and we told jokes
We had a good time telling jokes.
It was like we were young again
We felt like we were young again.
On that deathbed our mother lay
Our mother was on her deathbed.
How long she's got they still can't say
They don't know how much time she has left.
Took all this to get us back together again
It took this situation for us to reunite.
How long is this gonna last?
How much longer will this go on?
You can't keep reliving your past
You can't keep dwelling on the past.
Screwing over the ones that you love
Harming the people you care about.
In the name of some new drug
Under the guise of using some new drug.
So brother, raise another pint
Let's have another drink, brother.
Rev up the engine and drive off in the night
Let's start the car and go for a drive.
See you somewhere some place some time
We'll run into each other somewhere, sometime.
I know there's better brothers
I know there are better brothers out there.
But you're the only one that's mine
But you're the only brother I have.
The bondsman came to my door
The bondsman came to my door.
Early the next day, he said
He came early the next day and said.
"I come lookin' for your brother
"I am looking for your brother.
You don't know what kind of trouble that he's in"
You don't know the kind of situation he's in.
Johnny Law keeps a poundin' at my door
The law keeps knocking at my door.
'Cause you screwed up some new score
Because you messed up some new plan.
So he's standing in the doorway
So he is standing in the doorway.
Like he owns the place
Acting like he is in charge.
With a look of smug satisfaction on his face
Wearing a satisfied expression.
I'm gonna give you up
I am going to turn you in.
Of that he's sure as hell
He is certain of that.
But I take one look at him
But when I look at him.
And I know I'll never tell
I know I will never betray you.
I still look out for you no matter what you heard
I still take care of you, despite what you may have heard.
They can knock all of my doors down
They can break down all of my doors.
But I won't say a word
But I won't say anything.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Taylor Armstrong, Sarah Jackson Balliet, Alexander Randolph Schrodt, Adam Michael Turla
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@havok2396
Watching this 14 years from it's original posting, and 14 years on from the first opening lyric!
@evgeniyp1976
15 And counting!
@andycopland3179
@@evgeniyp1976 16. Obviously men of culture!
@chopchopaman
One of the best live shows I have seen was Those Poor Bastards opening for Murder By Death in Madison Wisconsin
@GaryTheTaco
14 years have passed
@MilesRoseProductions
14 year have past since the day...
When a 240p video was watchable!
@brittb8525
Lmao
@levihovis
these guys are from my home town. they come into the restaurant where i wait tables, occasionally. definitely my favorite band.
@paulersmac
So... (*inhale -Deep Breathes) This band has been my favorite band in Last 20 years... My friend Johnny turned me on to them. who was my brother's drummer.Their music had own original flavor with story telling design behind each song. Fell in love instantly to "Sara's" Chloe . To this she will always rock my world with it like when i was teenage boy who saw his first crush.. Well im asking for celebration... I remember when this whole Album came out "Boca Al Lupa". (-into the wolf's mouth,' a way to wish someone 'good luck.) My brother came in and showed me this song for the introduction of this band. And this song was ours. 20 years now he is dead. Didn't change the habits and the life style,,,
Whelp hear it goes family. Finally listening to sense he has passed... Nearly 80 days ago... Finally picking my ass up going to sober living. "Wish my well upon my way... And carry me home..." <3
@tinaoom
This is one of the best songs of all time, in my opinion.