Brother
Saul Lyrics


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I write this letter
It's a letter I'll never send
Words I'd never say
Would you read it anyway?
Tell me brother what's my fate?
Did you see the sunrise?
Did you see the rain?
We've come so far
Penniless in pain this is my fate
The world awaits

Hold my hands and tell me that it's alright
You proud of everything I've done in my life?
Are you still listening?
Oh tell me brother
Are you still proud of me?
After everything that I've done?

Clock is staring
With no sympathy at all
I tremble and I fall
We need answers now!
Didn't make the sunrise
Now only pain
I'm sorry brother
I walked away

Hold my hands and tell me that it's alright
You proud of everything I've done in my life?
Are you still listening?
Oh tell me brother
Are you still proud of me?
After everything that I've done?

Brother
Brother
Brother

Are you still listening?
Oh tell me brother
Are you still proud of me?
You said you'd never leave
Are you still listening?
Oh tell me brother




Are you still proud of me?
After everything that I've done?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Saul's song "Brother" seems to be a letter that Saul is writing to his brother, one that he may or may not ever send. Throughout the song, Saul questions his fate and wonders how his brother perceives him after everything that he's done. The emotions conveyed in Saul's voice as he sings each line of the song bring a sense of vulnerability and honesty that makes the listener feel every word. Saul asks his brother whether he's seen the sunrise and the rain, he alludes to the fact that they've come a long way and even though they've faced trials and struggles, they've made it to where they are today. Saul admits that he is "penniless in pain," but the world still awaits him.


The chorus is a plea for reassurance from his brother. Saul asks his brother to hold his hand and tell him that everything is alright. He questions whether his brother is proud of everything he's accomplished in life, and whether he's still listening to him. In the last few lines of the song, Saul asks if his brother is still proud of him, reminding him of his promise to never leave.


Overall, "Brother" is a powerful and emotional song that reflects on the importance of family bonds and the need for support from loved ones during tough times.


Line by Line Meaning

I write this letter
I am putting my thoughts down on paper.


It's a letter I'll never send
These thoughts will never be shared with anyone.


Words I'd never say
These are thoughts that I would never vocalize.


Would you read it anyway?
Are you even interested in my unspoken thoughts?


Tell me brother what's my fate?
Do you have any insight on where my life is headed?


Did you see the sunrise?
Have you been up all night or just waking up?


Did you see the rain?
Do you notice the natural world around you?


We've come so far
We have made progress.


Penniless in pain this is my fate
I am struggling financially and emotionally.


The world awaits
There are opportunities waiting for me in the world.


Hold my hands and tell me that it's alright
Offer me comfort and reassurance.


You proud of everything I've done in my life?
Do you take pride in my accomplishments?


Are you still listening?
Are you still paying attention to me and my struggles?


Oh tell me brother
Please share your thoughts with me.


After everything that I've done?
Even after my mistakes and poor choices?


Clock is staring
I am feeling pressure from the constraints of time.


With no sympathy at all
The pressure is unrelenting and unsympathetic.


I tremble and I fall
I am struggling to meet these expectations and may fail.


We need answers now!
There is a pressing urgency to find solutions.


Didn't make the sunrise
I have failed to meet certain expectations.


Now only pain
My failures and struggles have resulted in emotional pain.


I'm sorry brother
I am apologizing for my mistakes.


I walked away
I have made mistakes in my past and may have distanced myself from others.


Brother
I am reaching out to my sibling.


Are you still listening?
Are you willing to continue supporting me?


You said you'd never leave
I am hopeful for your continued support.


Oh tell me brother
Please let me know your thoughts and feelings.


Are you still proud of me?
Do you still feel pride in my accomplishments and efforts?


After everything that I've done?
Even after my failures and mistakes?




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@AtotheC

I write this letter
It's a letter I'll never send
Words I'd never say
Would you read it anyway?
Tell me brother what's my fate?
Did you see the sunrise?
Did you see the rain?
We've come so far
Penniless in pain this is my fate
The world awaits
Hold my hands and tell me that it's alright
You proud of everything I've done in my life?
Are you still listening?
Oh tell me brother
Are you still proud of me?
After everything that I've done?
Clock is staring
With no sympathy at all
I tremble and I fall
We need answers now!
Didn't make the sunrise
Now only pain
I'm sorry brother
I walked away
Hold my hands and tell me that it's alright
You proud of everything I've done in my life?
Are you still listening?
Oh tell me brother
Are you still proud of me?
After everything that I've done?
Brother
Brother
Brother
Are you still listening?
Oh tell me brother
Are you still proud of me?
You said you'd never leave
Are you still listening?
Oh tell me brother
Are you still proud of me?
After everything that I've done?



All comments from YouTube:

@LTLoudpack7100

Many years ago when I was much younger, you played in my mom's bar in Kingman Kansas. I remember helping you move your equipment and explaining what everything was. I even got a signed poster from you guys, I still have it. You have inspired me to pick up an instrument, and because of that, I'm now a bassist. Thank you guys for making such a positive impact on my life.

@AnthonyHill77

You can tell when someone's soul was poured into a song...this is definitely one! Thank God for octane probably wouldn't have heard this gem✌️

@RebelRock96

Hear the raw passion in this

@keithkrieger6350

Facts

@AtotheC

I write this letter
It's a letter I'll never send
Words I'd never say
Would you read it anyway?
Tell me brother what's my fate?
Did you see the sunrise?
Did you see the rain?
We've come so far
Penniless in pain this is my fate
The world awaits
Hold my hands and tell me that it's alright
You proud of everything I've done in my life?
Are you still listening?
Oh tell me brother
Are you still proud of me?
After everything that I've done?
Clock is staring
With no sympathy at all
I tremble and I fall
We need answers now!
Didn't make the sunrise
Now only pain
I'm sorry brother
I walked away
Hold my hands and tell me that it's alright
You proud of everything I've done in my life?
Are you still listening?
Oh tell me brother
Are you still proud of me?
After everything that I've done?
Brother
Brother
Brother
Are you still listening?
Oh tell me brother
Are you still proud of me?
You said you'd never leave
Are you still listening?
Oh tell me brother
Are you still proud of me?
After everything that I've done?

@kenhamilton1173

Top tier underrated song.
Melodies are on point, and the rhythm is one that makes you move.

@unideath290

This song hits home for me. I have 5 brothers, I lost one to suicide and this song helps bring him back to life. Brother's are everything.

@dreamstarx

Sorry to hear that, The Begin

@williamgubany7724

I lost my brother to suicide also. I played this song at his service.

@cynicrage9251

Sorry bro

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