Hey Brother
The Wolfe Brothers Lyrics
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When you get back from over there
You shouldn't have to fight
And your mother should call me yesterday
She worried sick about you man
I just called to say
Hey brother, one day at a time
Cause I know you'll rest yours for mine
You fought for something they will never take away
And though you think nobody cares
I hope I ain't too late
Hey brother
Hey brother, you had to grow up fast
You've seen things nobody should
And we ain't suppose to ask, each other
What's really going on
But that just makes the days so dark
And the night to seem so long
We should pick up that phone
Hey brother, one day at a time
Though I got your back
Cause I know you'll rest yours for mine
You fought for something they will never take away
And though you think nobody cares
I hope I ain't too late
Hey brother
Hey brother, Hey brother
We should grab a beer
Hey brother, I want you to know
You've got one right here
Hey brother, one day at a time
Though I got your back
And we don't leave a man behind
You fought something they'll never take away
And though you think nobody cares
But I just called to say hey brother
I love ya'
Hey brother
Hey brother
The Wolfe Brothers's song Hey Brother portrays the perspectives and emotions of someone who has a loved one serving in the military overseas. The lyrics speak about the injustice of war, and the toll it takes on those who are fighting in it. The singer empathizes with the person serving and tries to offer a comforting message, telling them that they have his support and love.
The chorus of Hey Brother repeats the phrase "one day at a time." This is a common phrase used in addiction recovery, indicating that the process of healing and overcoming an addiction is slow and requires patience. However, in the context of the song, it suggests that the soldier should take things as they come and not become overwhelmed with the chaos of war. The singer reassures the person that he has his back and that he is willing to sacrifice his rest for the other person's.
The lyrics in Hey Brother also comment on the difficulty of communication between the person serving and their loved ones back home. The line "we're not supposed to ask each other what's really going on" highlights the emotional barrier that exists between the two parties. The lack of communication can make the nights seem longer and the days darker. However, the singer encourages communication between the two, suggesting that a phone call can alleviate some of the emotional weight.
Overall, The Wolfe Brothers's song Hey Brother is a supportive message to those serving overseas, acknowledging the sacrifices they have made and letting them know that they are not alone in their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey brother, I know it ain't right
I understand that it was unfair for you to be sent away to fight
When you get back from over there
When you return from being deployed
You shouldn't have to fight
It's not right that you had to engage in war
And your mother should call me yesterday
Your mother is concerned about you and I wish I had known earlier
She worried sick about you man
Your mother is extremely worried about your well-being
I just called to say
I wanted to reach out and connect with you
Hey brother, one day at a time
We have to take things step by step
Though I got you back
I have your back and support you
Cause I know you'll rest yours for mine
I know that you have my back as well
You fought for something they will never take away
You fought for a cause that can't be erased
And though you think nobody cares
You might feel unimportant, but I care
I hope I ain't too late
I hope I can still be of some help to you
Hey brother, you had to grow up fast
You had to become mature very quickly
You've seen things nobody should
You've witnessed things that no one should have to see
And we ain't suppose to ask, each other
We're not supposed to talk about the trauma we've experienced
What's really going on
What's truly happening in our minds and hearts
But that just makes the days so dark
Staying silent only makes things worse
And the night to seem so long
The silence and isolation can make the nights feel endless
We should pick up that phone
We should reach out and talk to each other
Hey brother, we should grab a beer
We should hang out and spend time together
Hey brother, I want you to know
I want you to understand
You've got one right here
I'm here for you and will support you
And we don't leave a man behind
We don't abandon our comrades
But I just called to say hey brother
I just wanted to let you know I'm here for you
I love ya'
I care about you as a brother
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
joe yost
Thank you for this amazing song. I cannot tell you the amount of times I'm having a down moment and chuck this on. It has done wanders for my mental health.
Bridget Bell
Beautiful song, and such a special story is told
Thatโs why I love your music so much because you sing from your hearts and tell a story. โค๏ธ๐๐
Paul Peart
Love this song
William Diemert
Thank you for your service from US citizen. USA and Australian Military and veterans never forget.
VLM
Veterans Lives Matter
Sharon Yeats
Beautiful song, gave me goosebumps ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐๐คฉ๐คฉ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐๐คฉ๐คฉ๐๐ฎ๐ช xxxx
M B-B
This Song is Beautiful, one of My Favourites
from The Wolfe Brothers.
Country Music
Beautiful song guys!!! Gave me goosebumps - love the message, respect and honour given to those who have served our country!!!!
Deb
Best song guys keep going
Said machsin Alatas
I love it
NicoleK
I canโt thank you boys enough for this song