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
Weird On a Monday Night
Younger Brother Lyrics
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"But- but- but- but, but- but- but...Butter!"
"It was very, very, very rude indeed."
"Jam? Jam, I forgot all about jam."
"Yes, sure you want, it's nice to see."
"Mustard? Mustard, don't let's be silly!"
"But I don't want to go among mad people!"
The lyrics to Younger Brother's song "Weird On a Monday Night" are a collection of phrases that are borrowed from Lewis Carroll's classic children's book, "Alice In Wonderland." The song opens with the line, "You may have noticed that I'm not all there myself," which is a direct reference to a quote from the Cheshire Cat, one of the most memorable characters in the book. The song uses this quote to set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, which are a surreal, disjointed mix of phrases and observations.
The line, "But- but- but- but, but- but- but...Butter!" is a playful nod to the Mad Hatter's famous quote, "But I don't want to go among mad people!" The song incorporates this well-known phrase into the lyrics, creating a sense of whimsy and humor.
Throughout the song, there are several other references to characters and events from "Alice In Wonderland." The line, "It was very, very, very rude indeed," is a direct quote from the Queen of Hearts, who utters the phrase whenever she is displeased with something. The line, "Jam? Jam, I forgot all about jam," is a reference to the scene where the Dormouse falls asleep during the Hatter's tea party and Alice tries to wake him up by offering him jam.
In conclusion, "Weird On a Monday Night" is a clever and creative song that uses the language and imagery of "Alice In Wonderland" to create a surreal and otherworldly atmosphere. By taking elements from the book and incorporating them into the lyrics, the song captures the same sense of whimsy and playfulness that makes "Alice In Wonderland" such a beloved story.
Line by Line Meaning
You may have noticed, that I'm not all there myself
I may appear fragmented or absent because I have yet to fully understand and embrace my own essence.
But- but- but- but, but- but- but...Butter!
I am experiencing an intense feeling of interruption, as if my thought process has shifted and my focus has moved elsewhere, resulting in the random thoughts of butter.
It was very, very, very rude indeed.
Something I experienced or observed was extremely impolite and improper in every sense of the word.
Jam? Jam, I forgot all about jam.
I momentarily lost sight of something that was once a major focus or concern of mine, such as the idea of jam.
Yes, sure you want, it's nice to see.
It appears that you are confident in your decision or action, and I am happy to see you feeling sure and content about it.
Mustard? Mustard, don't let's be silly!
Although the thought of mustard may seem trivial or unnecessary, I am actually quite fond of it and do not wish to dismiss or downplay its significance.
But I don't want to go among mad people!
I am feeling apprehensive about being in the presence of individuals who may be perceived as irrational or unconventional, as their behavior may seem foreign or unpredictable to me.
Contributed by Emma F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jim Yost
This is without a doubt some of the most advanced music ever made.
Steven Bell
Is it?
Jim Yost
@Steven Bell ~ I don't know of very many tunes that are as profound as this one. Do you? If you know of any please let me know.
ShadowLeader5 [GD]
Awesome song! Found this on a radio station called Chill Out Zone and I have been listening to it almost everyday since then. It’s cool how most of the samples towards the end are from Alice and the wonderland :)
Vanji
los maestros!
Jason Jebez Sam
woooooo my first younger brother listening experience! very nice on the ears
Shawn van staden
goosebumps. first time I'm hearing this...
Final Boss
Benji and Simon make a great duo.
dive into fish keeping
Please make more songs
Dragon Claw
This is like Shpongle + OTT + Infected Mushroom