Brother
Seth James Lyrics
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But then you grew on me
I've got a tendency to like the wilder ones
Haunted by demons, you were going through hell
I wanted you to be free
I didn′t know if I could help or not but I wouldn't flee
Now when I reach out in the dark, I don't feel you
Have we crossed the point of no return?
I miss you
But now I guess I understand that
To truly love you I had to let you go
My brother
My brother
Do you remember that night in the basement
I walked in on you?
Gun at your head and finger on the trigger
I knew what you would do
We talked for hours and the tears came down
You needed an escape
I′m glad you didn′t end your life that day
In spite of all that weight
Now when I reach out in the dark, I don't feel you
Have we crossed the point of no return?
I wanna be loud and clear in that I miss you
But now I guess I understand that
To truly love you
I had to let you go
My brother
My brother
Now when I reach out in the dark, I don′t feel you
Have we crossed the point of no return?
I wanna be loud and clear in that I miss you
But now I guess I understand that
To truly love you
I had to let you go
My brother
My brother
In Seth James's song Brother, he talks about his relationship with someone who he calls his brother. At first, Seth didn't like this person because of his wild behavior, but over time he grew on him. One day, Seth found his brother in the basement with a gun to his head and was able to talk him out of committing suicide. This experience brought them even closer together, and Seth promised to always be there for him. But now Seth feels like he has lost touch with his brother, as he reaches out in the dark and can't feel him anymore. He wonders if they have crossed the point of no return and if he truly loved his brother, he had to let him go.
This song is a powerful reminder of the bonds we form with those we consider family, whether or not they are related by blood. It speaks to the struggles of loving someone who is going through a difficult time and the sacrifices we make to help them. The lyrics highlight the importance of being there for each other and the impact that a single conversation can make in saving someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn’t like you when I first met you
At first, I had negative feelings towards you.
But then you grew on me
Over time, my opinion of you changed for the better.
I’ve got a tendency to like the wilder ones
I tend to be drawn to people who are unconventional or unpredictable.
Haunted by demons, you were going through hell
You were struggling with personal demons and faced a difficult situation.
I wanted you to be free
I desired for you to be able to live a life of freedom and happiness.
I didn’t know if I could help or not but I wouldn't flee
I didn't know if I could be of assistance to you, but I was committed to not abandoning you.
Do you remember that night in the basement, I walked in on you?
Do you recall the time when I came across you in the basement?
Gun at your head and finger on the trigger, I knew what you would do
You had a gun pointed at your head, and I was aware of the action you were planning to take.
We talked for hours and the tears came down, You needed an escape
We conversed for several hours and shared tears. You desired a way out of your situation.
I’m glad you didn’t end your life that day, In spite of all that weight
I'm pleased that you did not end your life on that day, despite the burden you were carrying.
But now I guess I understand that, To truly love you, I had to let you go
I comprehend now that I had to let you go for me to genuinely love you.
Now when I reach out in the dark, I don't feel you, Have we crossed the point of no return? I wanna be loud and clear in that I miss you, But now I guess I understand that, To truly love you, I had to let you go, My brother, My brother
I don't sense your presence when I reach out, and I question if it's too late for us. I want to express that I miss you, but I accept that letting you go was necessary for me to love you. You will always be my brother.
Writer(s): Kevin Mckendree, Seth James
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