Brother
Smashproof [feat Gin] Lyrics
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Long wait no other
I ain’t never speaking on yo name to na another
Now I lay yo coffin down draping over covers
I ain’t never thought that you would turn on me like others
And I know that I ain’t never did nothing to wrong ya
I tried to teach you bout the game don’t let em own ya
Looking back on days when we was cruising steady rolling
Nigga don’t you know that was looking out I should’ve just flexed
When you ain’t keep it up I slowed it down so breath you could catch
And every enemy that came and stepped against you I tamed
And you don’t know my name was never labeled gin for the fame
I’m sitting in them streets every night
Getting to this money catching flights
Run behind some paper turning red to green lights
Hustle 24 and wake up seven thats a life
You was my brother
Long wait no other
I ain’t never speaking on yo name to na another
Now I lay yo coffin down draping over covers
I ain’t never thought that you would turn on me like others
Back when all you niggas ask for help I lent a hand
Even when I’m down I turned around and gave again
Never said a word but now I lay it on a track
Cause even when you dirty I had always had ya back
Fed you all the food I gathered up from seeds I sowed
Cabbage patch you kids ain’t never learned but now you old
Claiming that you solid, evident you break and fold
Tried to show you light but you ain’t doing what you told
You was my brother
Long wait no other
I ain’t never speaking on yo name to na another
Now I lay yo coffin down draping over covers
I ain’t never thought that you would turn on me like others
You was my brother
Long wait no other
I ain’t never speaking on yo name to na another
Now I lay yo coffin down draping over covers
I ain’t never thought that you would turn on me like others
The lyrics of "Brother" by Smashproof [feat Gin] talk about a broken friendship between two people who were once close like brothers. The first verse of the song expresses the hurt and betrayal felt by the singer. He never thought that his friend would turn on him and he mourns his loss, stating that he will never speak his name to anyone else. In the second verse, the singer reminisces about the past and how he had always looked out for his friend. He helped him out, even when he was down, but his friend did not reciprocate this loyalty. The chorus is a repetition of the fact that the singer never expected his friend to turn on him and that he will miss him like a brother.
The lyrics of "Brother" show the complexity of relationships, especially those that are built on trust and loyalty. The song is a reflection of how people can change over time and choose to walk away from friendships that once meant a lot to them. It also highlights the pain and sadness that come with losing someone you once loved and trusted. The song's slow-paced melody and the raw emotions conveyed through the lyrics make it a powerful and heart-wrenching piece.
Line by Line Meaning
You was my brother
You were like family to me
Long wait no other
I had no one else like you in my life
I ain’t never speaking on yo name to na another
I won't talk badly about you to anyone else
Now I lay yo coffin down draping over covers
Now I'm laying you to rest and putting a cover over your coffin
I ain’t never thought that you would turn on me like others
I never expected you to betray me like others have
And I know that I ain’t never did nothing to wrong ya
I know I never did anything to hurt you
I tried to teach you bout the game don’t let em own ya
I tried to teach you about life and not letting others control you
Looking back on days when we was cruising steady rolling
Thinking about the times we used to hang out and have fun together
Every day you asked me for the dollar you was holding
Everyday you asked me for money that you were holding onto
Nigga don’t you know that was looking out I should’ve just flexed
Don't you realize I was looking out for you? I should have refused to give you money sometimes to teach you a lesson
When you ain’t keep it up I slowed it down so breath you could catch
When you weren't able to keep up with me, I slowed down to make sure you could keep up
And every enemy that came and stepped against you I tamed
I protected you from anyone who tried to harm you
And you don’t know my name was never labeled gin for the fame
You may not know it, but my name was never associated with fame
I’m sitting in them streets every night
I'm out on the streets every night
Getting to this money catching flights
I'm working hard to make money and sometimes traveling to do so
Run behind some paper turning red to green lights
I'm chasing money and turning red traffic lights into green ones by going through them
Hustle 24 and wake up seven thats a life
I hustle all day and only sleep for a few hours, that's my lifestyle
Back when all you niggas ask for help I lent a hand
When you and others needed help, I was there to give it
Even when I’m down I turned around and gave again
Even when I was struggling, I still helped you and others
Never said a word but now I lay it on a track
I never talked about it before, but now I'm expressing my thoughts in a song
Cause even when you dirty I had always had ya back
Even when you were doing something wrong, I still had your back
Fed you all the food I gathered up from seeds I sowed
I provided for you with the things I worked hard for
Cabbage patch you kids ain’t never learned but now you old
You never learned anything from me, but now you're older
Claiming that you solid, evident you break and fold
You claimed to be strong, but it's clear that you can't handle pressure
Tried to show you light but you ain’t doing what you told
I tried to show you the right way to do things, but you didn't listen
You was my brother
You were like family to me
Long wait no other
I had no one else like you in my life
I ain’t never speaking on yo name to na another
I won't talk badly about you to anyone else
Now I lay yo coffin down draping over covers
Now I'm laying you to rest and putting a cover over your coffin
I ain’t never thought that you would turn on me like others
I never expected you to betray me like others have
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jerrell Thornton
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