When NEEDTOBREATHE’s Bear and Bo Rinehart set out to write the songs that appear on the band’s new album, The Reckoning, they felt something bigger awaited them. It wasn’t just commercial success either. The band’s last album The Outsiders hit No. 9 on Billboard’s Rock Albums chart, went Top 20 on the Top 200, saw the band sell out venues such as Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and Chicago’s House of Blues, and score an impressive number of placements in blockbuster films and numerous prime time television-shows.
With their reputation as a must-see live act built from non-stop touring, the Rinehart brothers, pastor’s sons who hail from the rural South Carolina town of Possum Kingdom, along with drummer Joe Stillwell and bass player Seth Bolt, were determined to create a statement-making album that truly captured the magic behind this genuinely appealing rock band.
Lyrically, all roads lead from the album’s title, which Bear says has several different meanings, one of them being the justification of accounts. “I like the idea that you put in all this work and at some point it comes to a peak -- that’s the reckoning time.”
What the band emerged with is a timeless-sounding album rooted in classic American rock and roll, unafraid to veer off into unexpected directions. Songs such as “Maybe They’re On To Us” address the paranoia of wondering whether people know too much about the band. “It also asks, ‘Are we still driven in the same way?’ We’re always questioning ourselves,” Bear says. Even the songs that may sound light-hearted on the surface, like “White Fences,” “Slumber,” and “Drive All Night,” explore serious themes. “’White Fences’ is about the American dream of growing up in a big house with a white picket fence, but when the dream is broken and things don’t pan out the way you planned, asking who’s going to fix it,” Bo says. “’Slumber’ is meant to be about how beauty is all around you but you just can’t see it because of the funk you’re in,” Bear says. “It speaks to something that we really care about which is giving yourself a chance.” And there’s “Drive All Night,” a galloping barnstormer that Bear sees as a statement on the false idea that one can run away from one’s problems.
With their intriguing melodies and bright choruses, the songs on The Reckoning are certain to translate in the live setting, something that is crucial to the band. “The worst thing that could happen is you get done playing and people don’t think about you again. We’ll do whatever it takes to force people to make a decision about our band, whether they love us or not. It makes for more passionate fans.”
Brother
NEEDTOBREATHE Lyrics
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We can't find what we need
We get a little restless from the searching
Get a little worn down in between
Like a bull chasing the matador
Is the man left to his own schemes
Everybody needs someone beside 'em
Shining like a lighthouse from the sea
Brother, let me be your shelter
Never leave you all alone
I can be the one you call
When you're low
Brother, let me be your fortress
When the night winds are driving on
Be the one to light the way
Bring you home
Face down in the desert now
There's a cage locked around my heart
I found a way to drop the keys where my failures were
Now my hands can't reach that far
I ain't made for a rivalry
I could never take the world alone
I know that in my weakness I am strong
But it's your love that brings me home
Brother, let me be your shelter
Never leave you all alone
I can be the one you call
When you're low
Brother, let me be your fortress
When the night winds are driving on
Be the one to light the way
Bring you home
And when you call
And need me near
Sayin' where'd you go?
Brother, I'm right here
And on those days
When the sky begins to fall
You're the blood of my blood
We can get through it all
Brother, let me be your shelter
Never leave you all alone
I can be the one you call
When you're feelin' low
Brother, let me be your fortress
When the night winds are driving on
Be the one to light the way
Bring you home
Brother, let me be your shelter
Never leave you all alone
I can be the one you call
When you're low
Brother, let me be your fortress
When the night winds are driving on
Be the one to light the way
Bring you home
Be the one to light the way
Bring you home
The song Brother by NEEDTOBREATHE is about the importance of brotherhood and being there for one another during times of struggle. The lyrics compare the journey of life to a wilderness or a bull chasing a matador. The song acknowledges the weariness and restlessness that can come with searching for what we need in life. However, it also highlights the power of having someone beside us, shining like a lighthouse from the sea, to provide guidance and support.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Brother, let me be your shelter" as an offer of support and protection. The song speaks to the idea that we are all in this together and that we need each other to navigate the challenges of life. The final verse speaks to the vulnerability of admitting our weaknesses and the strength that comes from accepting and receiving love from others.
Overall, Brother is a powerful song about the importance of brotherhood, support, and vulnerability. It highlights the universal need for connection and demonstrates the transformative power of being there for one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Ramblers in the wilderness
We are wandering in life without direction or purpose
We can't find what we need
We are searching for something we feel is missing in our lives
We get a little restless from the searching
The constant search makes us anxious and impatient
Get a little worn down in between
The ups and downs of the journey take a toll on us
Like a bull chasing the matador
We are pursuing something that seems just out of reach
Is the man left to his own schemes
When left alone, we tend to make poor decisions
Everybody needs someone beside 'em
We all need companionship and support
Shining like a lighthouse from the sea
This support is like guidance from a lighthouse amidst the darkness of the sea
Brother, let me be your shelter
Let me protect you from the elements of life
Never leave you all alone
I will always be there for you
I can be the one you call
When you need help, just call on me
When you're low
When you are feeling down or struggling
Brother, let me be your fortress
Let me provide you with strength and defense
When the night winds are driving on
When life gets difficult and challenging
Be the one to light the way
Let me guide you through the darkness
Bring you home
Let me help you reach a place of safety and comfort
Face down in the desert now
Feeling defeated and lost
There's a cage locked around my heart
I feel trapped and unable to move forward
I found a way to drop the keys where my failures were
I have learned from my mistakes and am leaving them behind
Now my hands can't reach that far
But I still struggle to move on from my past
I ain't made for a rivalry
I am not interested in fighting or competing with others
I could never take the world alone
I cannot face life's challenges alone
I know that in my weakness I am strong
I have learned that vulnerability can be a strength
But it's your love that brings me home
It is the love and support of others that helps me persevere
And when you call
Whenever you need me
And need me near
When you need me to be by your side
Sayin' where'd you go?
When you are searching for me
Brother, I'm right here
I am always here for you
And on those days
During the difficult times
When the sky begins to fall
When everything seems to be falling apart
You're the blood of my blood
We are family, and our connection runs deep
We can get through it all
We can overcome any challenge together
Be the one to light the way
Let me help guide us through tough times
Bring you home
Let me help us both find a place of safety and comfort
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gavin DeGraw, William Rinehart, Nathaniel Rinehart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@theharshtruthoutthere
1 Peter 4:1 | View whole chapter | See verse in context
Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;
The "monster" in all of us: OUR SINS AND OUR SINFUL NATURE. It is a daily fight - we all should endure and come out winning every time, meaning: GOING AND SINNING NO MORE.
REPENT – BORN AGAIN:
Keep the 10 commandments,
Study the BIBLE,
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHYOKu9d9bz76Dn5iMAmrIofhzUHtJxpu
And expose the wicked doers:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHYOKu9d9bz4C3cQSNdox1372n1iOljGt
For this is the WILL OF GOD, what we should all do:
James 2:26 | View whole chapter | See verse in context For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
If we TRULY LOVE - BELIEVE AND TRUST GOD - His Will, we all shall do.
Have an easy day or night.
There is no proof for the soul and the spirit of human? - give them these verses:
James 2:26 | View whole chapter | See verse in context For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. 1 Corinthians 15:44 | View whole chapter | See verse in context It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 1 Corinthians 5:3 | View whole chapter | See verse in context For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, Romans 8:10 | View whole chapter | See verse in context And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
Proverbs 18:14 | View whole chapter | See verse in context The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? Romans 8:16 | View whole chapter | See verse in context The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Ecclesiastes 3:21 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth? Ecclesiastes 12:7 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
Still no proof of the spirit of the human(s)?
If quran seems to try to warn about hell, dose it also CALL US ALL TO REPENATNCE AND TO BORN AGAIN? - if not then the warnings are pointless.
There is no point to warn if not created a way out.
Here we already see that Christianity is still truth - cause CHRST did came - lived - died = mad a way for mankind to be redeemed and to escape the torment, that the whole mankind disserves.
John 14:6 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Freemasons are busy trying to get to heaven through the wrong way:
John 10:1 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
Therefore all freemasons are thiefs and robbers, more clearly is who they are:
John 8:44 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
(freemasonry is a big club and all who is not part from it - should be glad)
In the club belongs:
ROYALS,
POLITICS,
POLICE,
DOCTORS,
FIREFIGHTERS,
BUISNESS MANS AND WOMENS.
Be ye all wise here and avoid ever becoming a member of their club - for freemasonry is a DEATH CLUB AND CULT.
okay, seems quran tries to warn about hell, but dose it also CALL US ALL TO REPENATNCE AND TO BORN AGAIN? - if not then the warnings are pointless. There is no point to warn if not created a way out. Here we already see that Christianity is still truth - cause CHRST did came - lived - died = mad a way for mankind to be redeemed and to escape the torment, that the whole mankind disserves. Romans 8:3 | View whole chapter | See verse in context
For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
John 14:6 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Freemasons are busy trying to get to heaven through the wrong way: John 10:1 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. Therefore all freemasons are thiefs and robbers, more clearly is who they are: John 8:44 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. (freemasonry is a big club and all who is not part from it - should be glad) In the clubs belongs: ROYALS, POLITICS, POLICE, DOCTORS, FIREFIGHTERS BUISNESS MANS AND WOMENS. Be ye all wise here and avoid ever becoming a member of their club - for freemasonry is a DEATH CLUB AND CULT. okay, seems quran tries to warn about hell, but dose it also CALL US ALL TO REPENATNCE AND TO BORN AGAIN? - if not then the warnings are pointless. There is no point to warn if not created a way out. Here we already see that Christianity is still truth - cause CHRST did came - lived - died = mad a way for mankind to be redeemed and to escape the torment, that the whole mankind disserves. John 14:6 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Freemasons are busy trying to get to heaven through the wrong way: John 10:1 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. Therefore all freemasons are thiefs and robbers, more clearly is who they are: John 8:44 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. (freemasonry is a big club and all who is not part from it - should be glad) In the clubs belongs: ROYALS, POLITICS, POLICE, DOCTORS, FIREFIGHTERS BUISNESS MANS AND WOMENS. Be ye all wise here and avoid ever becoming a member of their club - for freemasonry is a DEATH CLUB AND CULT.
True it is, for there is to MASTERS - GOD and god aka lucifer - know also as mammon.
All must make a choosing: whom we will serve GOD - the heavenly everlasting FATHER for mankind - THE CREATOR or the mammons aka satan aka lucifer aka allah - the god who carries many names and soon to lost his fallen kingdom and be cast into the lake of fire with his demons - without even a small hope for SALVATION.
Mankind have a chance to be redeemed THROUGH CHRIST.
Don`t stay unsaved - don`t throw you only chance to be redeemed and gifted with everlasting life away. Don`t became twice DEAD. Do not go to drown in the regrets and the flames.
@asharachae
"My baby brother"
"It's okay, you can go now"
— SPN finale
"That's how I'll remember him"
"Bellamy was right"
— the 100 finale
those two pair of siblings just made me cried so hard this year 😭
@jaydinaborja
Ramblers in the wilderness
We can't find what we need
We get a little restless from the searching
Get a little worn down in between
Like a bull chasing the matador
Is the man left to his own schemes
Everybody needs someone beside 'em
Shining like a lighthouse from the sea
Brother, let me be your shelter
Never leave you all alone
I can be the one you call
When you're low
Brother, let me be your fortress
When the night winds are driving on
Be the one to light the way
Bring you home
Face down in the desert now
There's a cage locked around my heart
I found a way to drop the keys where my failures were
Now my hands can't reach that far
I ain't made for a rivalry
I could never take the world alone
I know that in my weakness I am strong
But it's your love that brings me home
Brother, let me be your shelter
Never leave you all alone
I can be the one you call
When you're low
Brother, let me be your fortress
When the night winds are driving on
Be the one to light the way
Bring you home
And when you call
And need me near
Sayin' where'd you go?
Brother, I'm right here
And on those days
When the sky begins to fall
You're the blood of my blood
We can get through it all
Brother, let me be your shelter
Never leave you all alone
I can be the one you call
When you're feelin' low
Brother, let me be your fortress
When the night winds are driving on
Be the one to light the way
Bring you home
Brother, let me be your shelter
Never leave you all alone
I can be the one you call
When you're low
Brother, let me be your fortress
When the night winds are driving on
Be the one to light the way
Bring you home
Be the one to light the way
Bring you home
@UTLonghornjunkie97
I just got back from Marine Corps bootcamp, and about 600 Marines singing this song every Sunday definitely help a lot of Men see the light through trials, God is good. Semper Fi!
@sylviaortega2239
I got chills just reading this... God is awesome
@deborahscully5819
Sam Spahr Amen brother!!! Thank you for serving. May the Lord Jesus protect and guide you!!!
@davidcrim4058
Semper Fi brother... Joined Chesty's club way back when... Much support and admiration... be safe Marine!
@bennettsmith6875
I still remember singing this every Sunday at Edson range chapel in Camp Pendleton
@WashedMarine
Sam Spahr Rah.
@oneleggedspider
This song is especially meaningful for me. My brother died last August. Since we were ten years apart and lived on opposite sides of the country, we were never really close for most of our lives, nothing in common and totally opposite worldviews. That all changed though when a heart defect caused him to lose everything and I brought him to live with me. I was shocked at how easy we were able to talk and communicate after being strangers for so long. Everything just fell into place and it was just us. I'm so grateful we had that chance to reconcile and be brothers even if it was just for a short while.
@kingslayers7
its great you guys were able to connect even if only for a short time, but we are all here for a short time and im sure he enjoyed every moment with you, not everyone gets that chance. :) good luck and God bless
@rickysosa6733
That is awesome and amazing that you got to spend time with your brother those kind of examples are amazing in other words your love is so great in your faith brought you back together you are amazing and blessed and so loved through the grace of God cherish every moment you have with your loved ones and God bless
@tamigardner87
oneleggedspider wow such a great story...