The name "Younger Brother" is inspired by an indigenous Colombian tribe called The Kogi, for whom the band wrote their first song. The Kogi refer to themselves as "Elder Brothers" and the people of western civilisations as "Younger Brothers."
The debut album A Flock of Bleeps released on Posford's Twisted Records in 2003 has taken on cult status in the underground electronica scenes around the world. The duo has since then been drawing crowds in the thousands from London to Tokyo, New York to Australia.
Their second album, The Last Days Of Gravity was released in October 2007 on Twisted Records.
This album narrowly missed out on a mercury prize nomination in 2008 when it was voted 19th( the top 12 are nominated)
Since the release of The Last Days Of Gravity the band have been touring the world with a five piece band. At the moment it comprises Ru Campbell on vocals, Marc Brownstein on Bass, Tommy Hamilton on guitar and Joe Russo on Drums.
In November 2008 the full band convened at Assault and Battery studios in north London, UK, to commence recording of their third album. By recording with a full band Younger brother have propelled their music to a new level. The fruits of this recording session should be revealed by summer 2009 followed by extensive touring of the US and the world.
Official website: http://youngerbrother.co.uk/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/youngerbrothertwisted
Even Dwarves Start Small
Younger Brother Lyrics
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I don't like to work too often, unless it's for something groovy...
Oh when I arrived in England I was thrown in jail for about 4 hours, right off the bat. Why? Didn't have a lot of cash, didn't look respectable, you know. Things like that.
The lyrics to Younger Brother's song Even Dwarves Start Small are an introspective reflection on the singer's experiences with society and the law. The line "I've been in jail, you know, in a lot of countries, you know because they don't like the way I hang out, they don't like my lifestyle, you know, I smoke a little shit... and I just hang out, man..." suggests that the singer has been incarcerated multiple times for living outside of societal norms and for engaging in drug use. The use of the phrase "hang out" implies a lack of direction or purpose, as if the singer is aimlessly meandering through life with little regard for societal expectations or consequences.
The following line, "I don't like to work too often, unless it's for something groovy..." further reinforces the idea that the singer is not interested in conforming to traditional societal structures, such as the concept of working a 9-5 job. Instead, the singer implies that they are only willing to engage in work that aligns with their personal definition of "groovy," which is likely subjective and based on personal preferences.
The last line, "Oh when I arrived in England I was thrown in jail for about 4 hours, right off the bat. Why? Didn't have a lot of cash, didn't look respectable, you know. Things like that," suggests that the singer has faced harsh judgement and discrimination based on their appearance and lack of wealth. The fact that they were quickly thrown in jail upon arriving in a new country underscores the singer's alienation from mainstream society.
Line by Line Meaning
It's, you know it's like that, man
The singer is acknowledging that things are the way they are, and that's just how it is.
I, I, I, I've been in jail, you know, in a lot of countries
The singer has been incarcerated in numerous countries.
you know because they don't like the way I hang out, they don't like my lifestyle, you know, I smoke a little shit... and I just hang out, man...
The singer believes that their lifestyle, which involves recreational drug use and leisurely activities, is frowned upon by authorities in many countries.
I don't like to work too often, unless it's for something groovy...
The artist prefers to work only when the job is something they find appealing or enjoyable.
Oh when I arrived in England I was thrown in jail for about 4 hours, right off the bat.
The artist narrates how they were immediately arrested for a brief period upon arriving in England.
Why? Didn't have a lot of cash, didn't look respectable, you know. Things like that.
The singer surmises that they were arrested due to their lack of funds and unimpressive appearance.
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Caput Mortuum
This one is so catchy, never gets old
Alexandre Reis
ikr, those melodies are just trasporters !!!!
Adam A
The true King of Trance right there..
maciejas
Damn i listen to this every day for like past few weeks and everyday i have shivers in the middle part of this little masterpiece.
Crazy Mija
I got lost in this song numerous times while shrooming.. 💜
Bitew daniel
Younger Brother - Even Dwarves Start Smal BIGEST I LOVE IT
Wayne Daly
Flock of bleeps album is my favourite album 👌
Ronald Muck
Brilliant!
dimension3+
It's my all time favourite :) Where are the vocals from?
irfaan dalvie
Awesome build up