Brothers
Scoundrels Lyrics


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Brothers
Forever within me
A brother's love is never-ending
And I can be cold sometimes
A little bold, yeah, sometimes
But I care
But I care
We're our mother's children
We always will be
And hewed from the same wood
I will be your rock, yeah
Whenever you need me

I can be wrong, sometimes
A little strong, yeah, sometimes
But I care
You know I care

And I can be cruel sometimes
Play the fool sometimes
But I'm there
I'm always there

And if it's cold outside
Well then this closeness
Will make our wrongs feel alright
Alright, yeah, sing it now

Brothers
Please forgive me
My example as the elder son wasn't
always what it really should've been

And I will try to make it up
I'll try to make it up
Try to make it up
I'll try to make it up to you
To you

Cause you can do anything you like
Be a murderer, stripper, or a transvestite
Now do it good
And I'll still love you

Cause if it's cold outside
Well then this closeness
Will make our wrongs feel alright
Alright, yeah

And if it's cold outside
Well then this closeness
Will make our wrongs feel alright
Alright, yeah

Brothers
Hope you don't mind when I do it
Brothers
Hope you don't mind when I do it
Brothers, yeah
Hope you don't mind when I do it




Brothers
Hope you don't mind when I do it

Overall Meaning

The song "Brothers" by Scoundrels is a tribute to the loving and enduring bond between siblings. The song highlights the deep connection that two brothers have with each other, even in moments of disagreement and conflict. The lyrics express the undying love and loyalty that exist between siblings, even when they make mistakes or hurt each other.


The song begins with an evocative opening line, "Brothers, forever within me", which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer acknowledges that he can be cold or cruel at times, but still cares about his brother deeply. He emphasizes the fact that they are both their mother's children and are cut from the same cloth, meaning that they have a shared identity and enduring connection. The chorus strongly reinforces this theme of closeness, emphasizing that even the coldest days can be made warm through the bond of brotherhood.


As the song progresses, the tone becomes more reflective and introspective. The singer apologizes for not always being the best example to his younger brother, but promises to make it up to him. He emphasizes that he loves his brother unconditionally, no matter what path in life he may choose to follow. In the end, the song is a powerful tribute to the enduring and unbreakable bond of brotherhood.


Line by Line Meaning

Brothers
The focus of the song is on the bond between brothers.


Forever within me
The love between brothers is something that stays with us always.


A brother's love is never-ending
This line emphasizes that the love a brother has for his sibling is eternal.


And I can be cold sometimes
The singer acknowledges that sometimes he can be distant or unfeeling.


A little bold, yeah, sometimes
The singer can also be assertive or daring at times.


But I care
Despite any shortcomings, the singer wants his brother to know that he does care about him.


We're our mother's children
This line emphasizes the familial connection between the brothers and their mother.


We always will be
No matter what happens, the bond between them will never be broken.


And hewed from the same wood
The brothers are made from the same material, meaning they share similar traits and qualities.


I will be your rock, yeah
The singer will be steady and reliable for his brother whenever he needs him.


Whenever you need me
The singer will always be there for his brother, no matter the situation.


I can be wrong, sometimes
The singer admits that he can make mistakes.


A little strong, yeah, sometimes
The singer can also be forceful or stubborn.


But I care
This line is repeated to emphasize that, despite shortcomings, the singer cares for his brother.


You know I care
The singer is reassuring his brother that he truly cares for him.


And I can be cruel sometimes
The singer acknowledges that he can be unkind or mean on occasion.


Play the fool sometimes
The singer can sometimes act silly or foolish.


But I'm there
Regardless of any negative behavior, the singer is still present and available for his brother.


I'm always there
The singer is emphasizing that he will always be there for his brother, no matter what.


And if it's cold outside
The weather outside is used metaphorically here to represent the difficult times in life.


Well then this closeness
The strong bond between the brothers will help them get through tough times together.


Will make our wrongs feel alright
The love between the brothers will make up for any mistakes or wrongs they may have committed.


Please forgive me
The singer is asking for forgiveness for any mistakes he may have made as an older brother.


My example as the elder son wasn't always what it really should've been
The singer is admitting that he may not have always been the best role model for his younger brother.


And I will try to make it up
The singer will do his best to make amends for any mistakes he's made in the past.


Cause you can do anything you like
The singer wants his brother to know that he supports and loves him unconditionally, no matter what he chooses to do with his life.


Be a murderer, stripper, or a transvestite
This line exaggerates to make the point that no matter what his brother does, he will still love and support him.


Now do it good
The singer wants his brother to be successful in whatever he chooses to do.


And I'll still love you
This line emphasizes that the singer's love for his brother is unconditional.


Hope you don't mind when I do it
The brothers have a close enough relationship that the singer hopes his brother won't be bothered if he makes mistakes or needs to ask for forgiveness.




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