Family
The Interrupters Lyrics
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I got a brother named Barry.
And my uncles name is Harry.
Yeah he's in the Military.
Well my grandmas name is Sherry.
She's in the cemetary
This is my family.
The one's who understand me
This is my family.
Whatever the plan be, they stand beside me
This is my family.
I got a sister named Carol.
She wears my old apperal.
She traded in a bow and arrow.
For a loaded double barrel.
She got locked up like a sparrow.
But now shes on a straight narrow.
This is my family.
My one crazy family.
The one's who understand me
This is my family.
Whatever the plan be, they stand beside me
This is my family.
The police come knockin
Our doors will be lockin.
The band is still rockin.
But don't let them cops in.
We wont be stoppin the music were droppin
Singing the songs for the ones who don't nothin bout me
This is my family.
My one crazy family.
The one's who understand me
This is my family.
Whatever the plan be, they stand beside me
This is my family.
This is my family.
My one crazy family.
The one's who understand me
This is my family.
Whatever the plan be, they stand beside me
This is my family.
The Interrupters' song "Family" highlights the importance and loyalty of family. The lyrics describe family members with distinct personalities and experiences. The first stanza introduces the singer's mother, brother, and uncle. The uncle is in the military highlighting a sense of duty and service. Unfortunately, the singer's grandmother has passed away and is now in the cemetery.
The second stanza introduces the singer's sister, Carol, who wears her sibling's old clothing. Carol has had a rough past as she got locked up, but later on, she's on a straight and narrow path. The chorus emphasizes the significance of family members who understand and support each other, no matter what happens in their lives. The police knocking on the door does not deter the family band from continuing to play music.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a Mother named Mary.
I have a mother named Mary.
I got a brother named Barry.
I have a brother named Barry.
And my uncles name is Harry.
My uncle's name is Harry.
Yeah he's in the Military.
He is in the Military.
Well my grandmas name is Sherry.
My grandma's name is Sherry.
She's in the cemetary
She is buried in the cemetery.
This is my family.
These are the people that make up my family.
My one crazy family.
They're a crazy bunch.
The one's who understand me
They're the ones who understand me the most.
Whatever the plan be, they stand beside me
They're supportive of whatever I do.
I got a sister named Carol.
I have a sister named Carol.
She wears my old apperal.
She wears my old clothes.
She traded in a bow and arrow.
She gave up her old ways.
For a loaded double barrel.
She now carries a gun.
She got locked up like a sparrow.
She got arrested.
But now shes on a straight narrow.
But she's on the right path now.
The police come knockin
If the police come knocking.
Our doors will be lockin.
We'll lock our doors.
The band is still rockin.
We're still playing music.
But don't let them cops in.
But we won't let the cops in.
We wont be stoppin the music were droppin
We won't stop playing music.
Singing the songs for the ones who don't nothin bout me
We're singing for those who don't know anything about me.
Writer(s): Bivona Kevin C, Allen Aimee E, Armstrong Timothy Ross, Bivona Jesse Gus, Bivona Justin Scott
Contributed by Eli S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@heinz812
Who says punk can’t give ya a warm and fuzzy feeling!!
@Mrs.AD0099
These are songs anyone can sing. It's more saying things loudly into the mic than actual singing skills...love it! We can all sound great when we sing along😍😍
@BranScam-el8iz
Where my Neil diamond sweater fugga
@Supadupa335
Aimee interrupter sounds great live. It’s not yelling into a mic. Anyone can sing the interrupters songs, but not everyone will sound like them
@chrisrh281
Instant smiles.
@teaandcakeforthesoul3412
The Interrupters are such a mood enhancer. Love them.
@fooman65
Like Britain back in 81...... fantastic.
@jjallen1976
One of my favorites by this band! Always makes me feel GOOD...
@YOUMADEU
such a great band.. shes got a one of a kind voice and so does he.. So glad Tim did this collaboration.
@aplsmpl
im addicted to The Interrupters after going to the Hella Mega Tour at Fenway