Brothers
Nick Urb Lyrics
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I'm getting lonely fast
It's like a movie as I race towards insanity
I pray to God I'm running out of gas
'Cuz i remember when we were younger, playing games out in the backyard
We never had a worry on our mind
But we got older and the whole world got colder
But no one told me you'd go your own way and I'd go mine
I've been thinking 'bout the first time I talked to you
It was on the playground at school
We shared formalities and the same went for realities
We made our own, that's just what children do
Do you remember when we were younger, back when letters looked like numbers
And we had superpowers in our minds?
But we got older and the whole world got colder
As every good thing seems to do with time
But no one told me you'd go your own way and I'd go mine
Do you remember when we were younger, back when people called us brothers
'Cuz they couldn't tell the difference side by side?
But we got older and the whole world got colder
As even the very best things do in time
But no one told me you'd go your own way and I'd go mine
Yeah no one told me you'd go your own way and id go mine
No one told me you'd go your own way and id go mine
The song "Brothers" by Nick Urb is an emotional reflection of two friends who grew up together to ultimately pursue different paths in life. The opening lines "All my friends are dying in front of me, I'm getting lonely fast" suggests a sense of desolation and emptiness as the singer watches his friends pass away. He is unable to come to terms with the fact that his closest friend has gone his own way, leaving him feeling isolated and hopeless.
As the verse progresses, the songwriter reminisces about the good old days, when their innocence was intact, and life was much simpler. They played games together as young children without a worry or care in the world. However, the subsequent lines of the chorus acknowledge that life changes, and as people grow up, they pursue their own paths. The song's melancholic tone is further emphasised when the writer laments, "But no one told me you'd go your own way and I'd go mine."
In the second verse, the songwriter recalls the first time they spoke to each other on the school playground. They bond over their shared realities and freewheel their inventiveness to create their own worlds. The reminiscing continues in the chorus as they recall the past when people could not distinguish them as individuals - they were two brothers. The writer then reflects on life and how even the very best things in life will fade away.
In summary, "Brothers" by Nick Urb is a heartfelt song about growing up, moving on, and drifting apart. It highlights how relationships can change when two people who were once incredibly close take different paths in life. It is a reminder that life moves quickly, and we must value our bonds before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
All my friends are dying in front of me
Nick Urb is losing his friends to death.
I'm getting lonely fast
Nick Urb is becoming increasingly isolated.
It's like a movie as I race towards insanity
Nick Urb feels like he's in a surreal and disturbing situation that's pushing him towards madness.
I pray to God I'm running out of gas
Nick Urb hopes that his current situation will soon come to an end.
Cuz i remember when we were younger, playing games out in the backyard
Nick Urb remembers his carefree childhood when he and his friend played together.
We never had a worry on our mind
As children, Nick Urb and his friend had no real concerns.
But we got older and the whole world got colder
As Nick Urb and his friend grew up, their lives became more difficult and challenging.
As every good thing seems to do with time
Nick Urb believes that good things inevitably change over time.
But no one told me you'd go your own way and I'd go mine
Nick Urb and his friend grew apart as they got older.
I've been thinking 'bout the first time I talked to you
Nick Urb reflects on his first encounter with his childhood friend.
It was on the playground at school
Nick Urb met his friend on the school playground.
We shared formalities and the same went for realities
When they met, Nick Urb and his friend had similar experiences and backgrounds.
We made our own, that's just what children do
As children, Nick Urb and his friend created their own reality and lived in it.
Do you remember when we were younger, back when letters looked like numbers
Nick Urb reminisces about his childhood when he thought letters resembled numbers.
And we had superpowers in our minds?
As kids, Nick Urb and his friend imagined having magical abilities.
Back when people called us brothers
Nick Urb and his friend were once like brothers to each other.
Cuz they couldn't tell the difference side by side?
Others perceived Nick Urb and his friend as being very similar to one another.
As even the very best things do in time
Nick Urb acknowledges that even the best things can deteriorate over time.
Yeah no one told me you'd go your own way and id go mine
Nick Urb is saddened that he and his friend grew apart.
No one told me you'd go your own way and id go mine
Nick Urb repeats his realization that he and his friend grew apart.
Contributed by Adam V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GuitarStringSnap
I've watched this so many times, never gets old