Band was formed by two brothers, Yura and Maxim Makarychev. Their first release was the self-titled album with a dance-punk sound.
In 2010 they have released single "In The Wind" , significantly different from the first album. Release included two tracks: In The Wind and The Whaler. Slow and smooth guitar, an incredible voice and melancholic atmosphere.
Afterwards, in 2011, band released 5-song EP "One Spark", which is a continuation of the "In The Wind" single in the sound and mood.
On-The-Go are:
Yura Makarychev - vocals
Maxim Makarychev - guitar, vocals
Zhenya Merkushev - keyboards
Dima Midborn - bass
Grisha Dobrynin - drums
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Brother
On-the-Go Lyrics
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I'm afraid
It's time we headed
In opposite directions
I wonder why
You still believe
No one would care
For your intentions
You'll fight it back
Even more
Way more than that
But for now your wounds still bleed
No wonder why there's no relief
It all makes sense
If we agree
That we don't alter
This decision
I had plans
To disappear
It never matched
With your ambitions
Hold your breath
And count to ten
It was the same
When we began
We're just fighting
For our needs
And I know why
You're so ambitious
Days go by
Soon you'll see
I can't go back anyway
There's a storm
Inside of me
When it's time
Have no fear
You can't go back anyway
You don't win when you retreat
Brother
It is not a crime
If one of us
Has lost affection
You wonder what
We could achieve
What we could do
With this attention
Can't you see?
It's just a trap
It takes more
Then gives you back
But for now you're so naïve
No wonder why
You still believe
Days go by
Soon you'll see
I can't go back anyway
There's a storm
Inside of me
When it's time
Have no fear
We can't go back anyway
You don't win when you retreat
The song "Brother" is a powerful depiction of a relationship that is falling apart due to different life directions and priorities. The singer addresses his brother, saying he's afraid it's time to go in opposite directions. It's apparent that the brother still believes that his intentions will be cared for, but the singer warns him to brace himself for the fight that's coming. The wounds the brother has sustained are fresh, and there's no relief in sight. The singer then acknowledges that the decision to part ways makes sense, yet the brother remains naive.
The singer had plans to disappear, but that never matched his brother's ambitions. The back-and-forth dynamic of the two and the fact that they are fighting for their needs is evident like it was in the beginning. The song suggests that it's natural to outgrow a relationship or strive for different things, but the brother is still holding onto an idea that the singer implies might not be working for either of them.
The overall message of the song is that it's hard to stay in relationships that require so much work without hope of progress. The chorus lists one possible fear that, "You don't win when you retreat." From the opening lines, "Brother, I'm afraid," to the final line of the chorus, "We can't go back anyway," the song implies that there's a fear of uncertainty in any choice. Yet, moving forward is one way to ensure growth, even if it might hurt a little along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Brother
The singer addresses his brother.
I'm afraid
The singer feels apprehensive.
It's time we headed
It is time to go our separate ways.
In opposite directions
We are going in different paths.
I wonder why
The artist is curious.
You still believe
The brother has a certain belief.
No one would care
The brother thinks no one cares about his intentions.
For your intentions
The brother has his own intentions.
Brace yourself
Prepare yourself for the future.
You'll fight it back
You will resist the changes.
Even more
It is going to be more difficult than what you expect.
Way more than that
It is going to be much harder than what you anticipate.
But for now your wounds still bleed
There is still pain in the brother's heart.
No wonder why there's no relief
It is no surprise that there is no relief.
It all makes sense
Everything makes sense if we agree.
If we agree
If we can come to a consensus.
That we don't alter
We should not change this decision.
This decision
The decision to part ways.
I had plans
The singer had a plan in mind.
To disappear
To vanish or go anonymous.
It never matched
It never fit well.
With your ambitions
It did not coincide with the brother's aspirations.
Hold your breath
Get ready for a difficult time.
And count to ten
Take a moment to calm down.
It was the same
It was the same like the beginning.
When we began
At the start of our journey.
We're just fighting
We are just striving to achieve our goal.
For our needs
For our personal requirements.
And I know why
The artist understands his brother's motives.
You're so ambitious
The brother is highly driven towards success.
Days go by
Time passes by.
Soon you'll see
Eventually, you will realize the truth.
I can't go back anyway
The decision was already made.
There's a storm
There is a turmoil within the artist's mind.
Inside of me
Deep-seated emotions are brewing within the singer.
When it's time
When the right moment comes.
Have no fear
Do not be scared.
We can't go back anyway
We cannot reverse the decision.
You don't win when you retreat
If you give up, you cannot succeed.
It is not a crime
It is not wrong.
If one of us
If either of us.
Has lost affection
Has lost the love, care, or fondness for each other.
You wonder what
You ponder what could have been.
We could achieve
The things that we could have accomplished.
What we could do
The potential of what we could have done together.
With this attention
With the focus and attention we had before.
Can't you see?
Don't you realize?
It's just a trap
It is a deceptive plan.
It takes more
It requires a lot more effort.
Then gives you back
Than what it gives in return.
But for now you're so naïve
Currently, the brother is too inexperienced.
No wonder why you still believe
It is not a surprise that the brother still believes.
Contributed by David H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jim Dove
Ух ребята! Смотрю спустя годы, а как же до сих пор свежо, как круто всё сделано. 2014 год, блииииин, вроде бы и эпохи минули, а будто бы позавчера было. Спасибо вам большое за творческие труды!
Shaplin
Наконец-то! Я слушаю и наслаждаюсь работой наших соотечественников! Давно ничего так не цепляло!!
lidaglukhova
Этот видеоряд цепляет.
Ощущение, что вы иностранцы, но в то же время в вас есть что-то свое. Отлично.
BusterMiles
This song is PURE GOLD!!!
Crimson King
Спасибо за прекрасное творчество и данное видео! Великолепно!
Karine
This music video plays all the time in Alternative Brazilian MTV :D And I really like it!
Диана Оловянишникова
невероятно
отличное видео!
снято,смонтировано просто превосходно.
и безумно все красиво , и вы ,ребята, и места, и свет!
Александра Черноусова
Какой красивый клип!!!!❤️❤️❤️
greenyjonnwood
Браво! Отлично всё!!!
David Matheus
I really love this band! <3