Brother's Bane
TYR Lyrics


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Honour your brother's name, unarmed of blind
Let me aid you in your aim, don't stay behind let's
Maim immortality and death to a deity

There's no reason to defend, nothing can harm him
Let's say it's just pretend, extend your arm and
Bend now this fatal bow and with this mistletoe
Your brother's bane
My greed and gain
Your brother's bane
My greed and gain

Grieving, my teeth I grind, I see it now
You mischievous mastermind, for this I vow
You'll pay in a paragon of sorrow, you made my son

Your brother's bane
My greed and gain
Your brother's bane
My greed and gain

Somehow, by good or ill,
Some have their will
And some care not if they kill,
Scorching their spirit
So tales are torn apart and cold
Conscience close their heart

Can't save them now
Just kneel and bow
Can't save them now
All die somehow

Your brother's bane
My greed and gain
Your brother's bane
My greed and gain

Your brother's bane
My greed and gain




Your brother's bane
My greed and gain

Overall Meaning

In "Brother's Bane," TΓ½r sings about the destructive force of greed and how it can cause irreparable harm, even to those closest to us. The song's lyrics encourage listeners to hold their loved ones in high regard and appreciate their worth. The lines "Honour your brother's name, unarmed of blind/ Let me aid you in your aim, don't stay behind let's/ Maim immortality and death to a deity" advise the listener to value their family members and not be blinded by the potential rewards that come with selfishness.


The song's refrain "Your brother's bane/ My greed and gain" echoes this sentiment, as the singer laments how his own selfishness has led to the destruction of his family. The second part of the song speaks to the inevitability of death and how it exposes the true character of individuals. The lyrics "Can't save them now/ Just kneel and bow/ Can't save them now/ All die somehow" suggest that regardless of our actions, we will all eventually meet our end.


Overall, the song warns against the dangers of greed and selfishness, urging the listener to value those around them before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

Honour your brother's name, unarmed of blind
Respect and honor the name of your brother without any bias or prejudice.


Let me aid you in your aim, don't stay behind let's
Let me help you in your goals, don't hold back and let's work together.


Maim immortality and death to a deity
Cause harm to the concept of immortality and defeat a god/deity.


There's no reason to defend, nothing can harm him
There's no need to protect him since he can't be harmed.


Let's say it's just pretend, extend your arm and
Let's pretend like we're fighting, extend your arm and play along.


Bend now this fatal bow and with this mistletoe
Use this powerful weapon, the fatal bow, along with the poison mistletoe.


Your brother's bane
Your brother's downfall.


My greed and gain
I'm driven by my desire for personal gain.


Grieving, my teeth I grind, I see it now
I'm filled with sorrow and anger and it's becoming clearer to me now.


You mischievous mastermind, for this I vow
You cunning and deceitful mastermind, I promise to seek retribution.


You'll pay in a paragon of sorrow, you made my son
You will suffer the greatest of sorrows because of what you did to my son.


Somehow, by good or ill,
Some people achieve their goals through either good or bad means.


Some have their will
Some people are able to make their own choices and have the power to control their own life.


And some care not if they kill,
Some people don't care about the consequences of their actions, including taking someone else's life.


Scorching their spirit
Damaging their soul and causing them pain.


So tales are torn apart and cold
Stories and legends lose meaning and become empty and lifeless.


Conscience close their heart
Their conscience becomes numb and they become heartless.


Can't save them now
There's no way to rescue or help them at this point.


Just kneel and bow
Accept defeat and show respect to the victor.


All die somehow
Everyone will die eventually, regardless of their actions or intentions.


Your brother's bane
Your brother's downfall.


My greed and gain
I'm driven by my desire for personal gain.


Your brother's bane
Your brother's downfall.


My greed and gain
I'm driven by my desire for personal gain.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HERI JOENSEN

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Comments from YouTube:

@KitkacyJones

Oh, my dear Tyr.. You are doing great. Cheers to another year with your music. I wish you much love, health and wealth!

@Tyrband

Thank you kindly. All the best to you πŸ€˜πŸ»πŸ˜ŽπŸ–€πŸŽ΅πŸŽΆ

@z-mkgaming7464

Really like how you've included the instrumental for this. Would love to see you do this for Lord of Lies and the Hunt.

@Tyrband

It's all coming πŸ€˜πŸ»πŸ˜ŽπŸ–€πŸŽ΅πŸŽΆ

@joe-johncastles141

Hail Tyr! Thank you for another upload greatly appreciated! Sending love all the way from California❀️

@Tyrband

Thanks for listening πŸ€˜πŸ»πŸ˜ŽπŸ–€πŸŽ΅πŸŽΆ

@comfydad9167

this a remaster? Sounds great guys. One day ill see you live

@Tyrband

Just re-upload, to get the traffic to our own channel πŸ€˜πŸ»πŸ˜ŽπŸ–€πŸŽ΅πŸŽΆ

@Geister7

Ragnarok easily is my favourite album, I love the intros and everything else for all the songs
Took over my number 1 spot from By The Light of The Northern Star

@Tyrband

Thanks, we're glad you like it πŸ€˜πŸ»πŸ˜ŽπŸ–€πŸŽ΅πŸŽΆ

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