Viva Brother were an English pop-rock band from Slough. Previously known as Brother, they were signed to major global record label Geffen Records in October 2010 and to EMI Publishing in November 2010. Their debut album, Famous First Words, was released on August 1, 2011. The album's first single "Darling Buds of May" received some airplay on alternative rock radio stations in United States.
The band was reported to have split on April1, 2012, and it was confirmed the following day.
David
Viva Brother Lyrics
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Before he fell through
That roof on a Friday night
(Uh oh)
And he was lucky to be alive
But he never listens to me
And David answered the front door
He should have given more
(Uh oh)
I used to think
He was really poor
But then I caught
A look at his TV
Strange,
Stranger things have happened
Since he crashed his car
As the paramedics picked him up
He said to them,
"Let's do it all again"
Roll out of bed
And into routine
It takes a moron to know one
And he knows me (uh oh)
He makes a meal
Out of everything,
But he's never had
Me round for tea
It was a matter of time,
Before he fell through
That roof on a Friday night
(Uh oh)
And he was lucky to be alive
But he never listens to me
Strange,
Stranger things have happened
Since he crashed his car
As the paramedics picked him up
He said to them,
"Let's do it all again"
Strange,
Stranger things have happened
Since he crashed his car
As the paramedics picked him up
He said to them,
"Let's do it all again"
Strange,
Stranger things have happened
Since he crashed his car
As the paramedics picked him up
He said to them,
"Let's do it all again"
The lyrics of Viva Brother's song "David" tell the story of a person named David who seems to live his life on the edge, taking risks and not listening to the advice of others. The first verse describes how he fell through a roof one Friday night and was lucky to survive. The second verse talks about David being visited by a charity organization and not giving generously, leading the singer to question his supposed poverty. The chorus repeats the idea that strange things have been happening since David's car crash and he wants to do it all again.
The lyrics seem to be painting a picture of a reckless and free-spirited person who may not be taking the consequences of their actions seriously. The line "It takes a moron to know one" suggests that the singer may share some of David's tendencies to take risks and make poor decisions. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that David may not have learned from his experience and is willing to continue taking risks.
Overall, the lyrics of "David" are a cautionary tale about the dangers of living life without restraint. The song seems to suggest that taking risks can be exciting but also potentially dangerous, and that it's important to learn from our mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a matter of time,
It was inevitable,
Before he fell through
Before he had an accident
That roof on a Friday night
While he was on the roof on a Friday night
(Uh oh)
(Alarm or concern)
And he was lucky to be alive
He avoided death by chance
But he never listens to me
But he doesn't pay attention to my advice
And David answered the front door
David opened the front door
It was a charity
It was a charitable organization
He should have given more
He should have donated more money
(Uh oh)
(Alarm or concern)
I used to think
I believed before
He was really poor
He had very little money
But then I caught
But then I saw
A look at his TV
What he was watching on TV
Strange,
Interesting,
Stranger things have happened
More unusual events have occurred
Since he crashed his car
After he had a car accident
As the paramedics picked him up
While the ambulance personnel helped him
He said to them,
He spoke to them
"Let's do it all again"
"Let's repeat the experience"
Roll out of bed
Get out of bed
And into routine
And start his daily routine
It takes a moron to know one
It takes one to know one
And he knows me (uh oh)
And he knows I'm also foolish
He makes a meal
He exaggerates
Out of everything,
About anything
But he's never had
But he's never invited
Me round for tea
Me over for a cup of tea
Strange,
Interesting,
Stranger things have happened
More unusual events have occurred
Since he crashed his car
After he had a car accident
As the paramedics picked him up
While the ambulance personnel helped him
He said to them,
He spoke to them
"Let's do it all again"
"Let's repeat the experience"
Strange,
Interesting,
Stranger things have happened
More unusual events have occurred
Since he crashed his car
After he had a car accident
As the paramedics picked him up
While the ambulance personnel helped him
He said to them,
He spoke to them
"Let's do it all again"
"Let's repeat the experience"
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANK COLUCCI, JOSHUA WARD, LEE NEWELL, SAMUEL JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tinyaelien
VIVA BROTHER!!! I've seen you guys twice and you were great!!
Kickass Jesus
Just awesome live too !
Connor Whyte
i saw them at the alhambra in dunfermline supporting morrissey they were amazing :D:D
Mac G
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