My Brother
The J.B.'s Lyrics
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Propellers spinnin' in the west Texas wind
We ran behind
You know we laughed
We thought our little flight would never end
You were my brother
And I
I knew you were my friend
I wish that we
Were chasing after wooden airplanes
Once again
The roads been long
You know
I've done some good
And yes I guess I've done some bad
I've sung my songs
And you know
Sometimes I swear
I think I've gone completely mad
If the story of my life
Ever makes you sad
Remember when
We were a-chasing after
Wooden airplanes
Yes I believe
That was the finest time
I've ever had
Yes I believe
That was the finest time
I've ever had
In the song My Brother by The J.b. S, the singer reminisces about his past experiences with his brother, and how happy they were chasing wooden airplanes. The planes and propellers spinning in the west Texas wind served as a backdrop for their adventure that day, and it was a moment they would never forget. As they ran behind and laughed, they never thought their little flight would end, and the singer cherished the memories of his brother as he knew he was his friend.
As the song moves on, the singer thinks about the different paths he and his brother took. Though the road has been long and he has both done some good and bad in his life, he recalls the times he sang his songs and thought he had gone completely mad. Despite the ups and downs of life, when the story of his life is over, he wants people to remember the times that he and his brother shared. He longs to go back to the time when they were chasing after wooden airplanes, as it was the finest time he ever had.
Overall, the song My Brother talks about the bond of brothers and how they find joy in simple things like chasing wooden airplanes. It highlights how time changes everything, but some memories remain unchanging, and they serve as a source of comfort when one is feeling lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Wooden planes
Remembering the good old days of childhood when they played with wooden planes
Propellers spinnin' in the west Texas wind
Recollecting how they played with the wooden planes in the Texas wind
We ran behind
Remembering how they ran behind the wooden planes to keep up and not let them fall
You know we laughed
Recalling the joy and laughter they shared while playing with the planes
We thought our little flight would never end
Feeling like their happiness and childhood innocence would never come to an end
You were my brother
Acknowledging the strong bond of brotherhood between them
And I
Affirming his own feelings towards his brother
I knew you were my friend
Reflecting on how he considered his brother not only a sibling but also a close friend
I wish that we
Expressing his longing for the past and how he wishes things were different now
Were chasing after wooden airplanes
Yearning to relive the simple yet joyful moments they shared in their childhood
Once again
Reiterating his desire to go back to simpler times
The roads been long
Acknowledging the long and winding road he has traveled since those childhood days
You know
Addressing his brother, as if speaking directly to him
I've done some good
Looking back on his life and feeling some sense of accomplishment
And yes I guess I've done some bad
Admitting to his mistakes and recognizing that he is not perfect
I've sung my songs
Referring to his music career and the songs he has written and performed
And you know
Addressing his brother again, as if sharing something personal with him
Sometimes I swear
Admitting to moments of doubt or confusion in his life
I think I've gone completely mad
Exaggerating his feelings of confusion or uncertainty in a humorous way
If the story of my life
Reflecting on his life in general
Ever makes you sad
Acknowledging that his brother may feel sadness or regret when thinking about his life
Remember when
Inviting his brother to remember the good times they shared
We were a-chasing after
Reminiscing about chasing after the wooden planes again
Wooden airplanes
Remembering the simple yet happy moments of their childhood
Yes I believe
Affirming his belief in the importance of their childhood memories
That was the finest time
Expressing how much he treasures those memories and how they represent a simpler, happier time in his life
I've ever had
Concluding his reflection on his childhood memories and how much they mean to him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMMY WEBB
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