Brothers
Tempest Lyrics


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On the dark wastes of a thoughtful land overrun at night
Twinkle peaceful thoughts of a million men
Whose hearts abound with love
Whose feelings water the righteous land
They feed the young to grow up strong
And fight forever

The growth of thought that's stunted by a hot rothisian sun
The lack of meat that's at the feet of elder minds
Is vesting the interest of everyman's future
In every graves past
Lived out again, ancestors mistakes cast ingots in death
And you die forever

And those who are old before their time
They know that survival is worth its name
I plead with my brothers my cause to shock
The logic that death can't harm
For darkness and the light
Are of the same night
Yet we fight forever

The growth of thought that's stunted by a hot rothisian sun
The lack of meat that's at the feet of elder minds
Is vesting the interest of everyman's future
In every graves past




Lived out again, ancestors mistakes cast ingots in death
And you die forever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tempest's song "Brothers" speak to the interconnectedness of humanity, and the importance of learning from the mistakes of the past in order to ensure a better future. The song starts with the description of a "thoughtful land overrun at night," where the peaceful thoughts of a million men twinkle. These men are described as having hearts full of love, and feelings that "water the righteous land." They are nurturing the young and preparing them for an eternal fight.


However, the growth of thought in this land is being stunted by a "hot rothisian sun," and the lack of sustenance available to the elder minds. The weight of the mistakes made by ancestors is casting a shadow over the future, and old souls know that survival is worth fighting for. The singer pleads with their brothers to recognize that death is not an end, and that fighting against the darkness is important work. The final line, "yet we fight forever," speaks to the cyclical nature of progress, and the continuation of the struggle towards a better tomorrow.


Overall, the lyrics of "Brothers" encourage a recognition of our interdependence and the importance of passing on lessons from the past. By reflecting on the challenges of those who came before us, we can better prepare for the struggles we face in our own time, and work to create a brighter future for those who come after.


Line by Line Meaning

On the dark wastes of a thoughtful land overrun at night
In a land that's fertile for deep thinking, darkness takes over at night


Twinkle peaceful thoughts of a million men
Countless men have kind and peaceful thoughts


Whose hearts abound with love
Their hearts are full of love


Whose feelings water the righteous land
Their positive emotions nourish the land of morality


They feed the young to grow up strong
They nurture the youth to become resilient and empowered


And fight forever
And they will fight for their beliefs without end


The growth of thought that's stunted by a hot rothisian sun
The progress of intellectual development is hindered by oppressive forces


The lack of meat that's at the feet of elder minds
Older generations do not have enough sustenance for their minds to function properly


Is vesting the interest of everyman's future
This issue affects the future of everyone


In every graves past
Looking back at the history of the dead


Lived out again, ancestors mistakes cast ingots in death
The mistakes of those who came before us continue to haunt us even in death


And you die forever
And the consequences will last forever


And those who are old before their time
And those who matured faster than usual


They know that survival is worth its name
They understand the importance of survival


I plead with my brothers my cause to shock
I appeal to my comrades to shake things up in support of my cause


The logic that death can't harm
The reasoning that death cannot hurt us


For darkness and the light
Because the darkness and the light


Are of the same night
Are both part of the same experience


Yet we fight forever
Yet we will continue to fight for what we believe in until the end




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