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
Train
Younger Brother Lyrics
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So many of us moving so fast
I feel my heart slow
As we go under I don't bow down
Nothing left undecided
Upon steel on steel
Through these cuts in me I've
No question who was here first
Any of which could be me
'Cept that I'm the one unable to move upon this machine
Upon this machine
On a caravan in motion
Loading crowds just like me
I fell between the moments
I fell between the endings
Cuz when it runs around the windows
Nothing here is still
All the patterns colliding
Through all these villages and hills
So many dreams so many lifetimes
Any of which could be me
'Cept that I'm the one unable to move upon this machine
There's no one else, no one else, no one else, no one else.
There's no one else, no one else, no one else, no one else.
There's no one else, no one else, no one else, no one can help me now
Help me I'm stuck in this moving thing
Nothing is what it seems
No getting off this machine
The song "Train" by Younger Brother talks about the hectic pace of modern life and how it can sometimes leave us feeling helpless and trapped. The opening lines describe the world rushing past, with people moving so fast that it feels like their hearts are slowing down. The singer is riding on a train, and as it travels along the tracks, they contemplate the many dreams and lifetimes that could be passing them by.
Despite feeling small and insignificant compared to the vastness of the world, the singer refuses to bow down. They acknowledge that they are unable to move on their own, stuck on this machine hurtling through space, but they have no doubts about who was here first. The train is a symbol of human progress and the impact it has on the natural world.
As the train continues its journey, the singer falls between the moments and the endings, losing a sense of time and place. They become aware of the patterns colliding around them, as they pass through villages and hills, all the while contemplating the multitude of lives they could be leading.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "there's no one else," emphasizing the isolation of the singer as they feel trapped in this machine. They call out for help, but it seems there is no escape from the train.
Overall, "Train" is a meditation on the consequences of our modern, technology-driven world. It raises questions about our place in the world and the choices we make as we hurtle towards an uncertain future.
Line by Line Meaning
The world flashing past
The scenery passing by quickly
So many of us moving so fast
Many people are in a rush
I feel my heart slow
The singer feels calm amidst the fast-moving environment
As we go under I don't bow down
Even while going under something, the singer doesn't lose hope
Nothing left undecided
All matters are resolved
Upon steel on steel
The sound of the train moving on the track
Through these cuts in me I've
The singer is deeply affected by the journey
No question who was here first
The terrain predates human intervention
Many dreams many lifetimes
There are many possibilities and alternate paths in life
Any of which could be me
The singer could be anyone
'Cept that I'm the one unable to move upon this machine
The singer is stuck on the train
On a caravan in motion
In a moving group of people
Loading crowds just like me
With many people similar to the singer
I fell between the moments
The singer got lost in thought
I fell between the endings
The singer got lost in thought
Cuz when it runs around the windows
The outside environment distracts the singer
Nothing here is still
Everything is in constant motion
All the patterns colliding
Different patterns intersecting
Through all these villages and hills
The journey passes through various kinds of terrain
There's no one else, no one else, no one else, no one else.
There's no one else around
There's no one else, no one else, no one else, no one can help me now
The singer can't receive help from anyone
Help me I'm stuck in this moving thing
The singer is seeking help, stuck on the train
Nothing is what it seems
The world isn't as it appears
No getting off this machine
The singer can't get off the train
Contributed by Dylan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Hellfromcell
LYRICS:
The world flashing past
So many of us moving so fast
I feel my heart slow
As we wonder I don't bow down
Nothing left undecided
Upon steel on steel
Through these cuts in the Earth
No question who was here first
Many dreams many lifetimes
Any of which could be me
Except that I'm the one unable to move upon this machine
Upon this machine
Pardon caravan emotion
Alone in crowds just like me
I fell between the moments
I fell between the endings
As rain runs around the windows
Nothing here is still
All the paths have collided
Through all these villages and hills
So many dreams so many lifetimes
Any of which could be me
Except that I'm the one unable to move upon this machine
Theres no one else, no one else, no one else, no one else.
Theres no one else, no one else, no one else, no one else.
Theres no one else, no one else, no one else, no one can help me now
Help me now
I'm stuck in this moving thing
Nothing is what it seems
No getting off this machine
@slaphaddalztick
If this track was on a Floyd album, it would be known as a classic all over the world with millions of airplays, but because it's by a relatively unknown band, albeit British, you are unlikely to hear it anywhere except here on youtube.
@multibomfunk
Tim Fouraker i like how you see this and i agree this comment 100 percent.
@outanet
Radio Paradise
@boole99
Now playing on radio paradise
@Man1anlol
some music isn't intended to be revealed to the public eye by the millions
@spirit21ish
totally agree, some ppl can t get in to it...
@PinkieHani
Simply can't get enough of this masterpiece!
@IDOLIKIofficial
After listening popular music for a year, I came back to Younger Brother and he brings me back the chills.. Thanks, I've forgotten how it's to get goosebumps from a song..
@WoodooBabe
the day is ending.. with younger brother. it is so beautiful emotion !
@Suprnovaa
im a huge psytrance fan, but i find this beautiful as well. It's different to psytrance, yes, but still an amazing piece of music and art. Simon Posford never fails.