Brotherman

Unveiling the Uncomfortable Magic: Brotherman by John Cale
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Lyrics

I write reams of this shit every day

I engage in extensive writing every day.

I'm not the only one either!

Others also participate in similar writing activities.


Where the hype comin'

Questioning the source of excitement or attention.

From Brotherman Brotherman

Referencing someone as "Brotherman" and questioning the origin of the hype.

Where the hype comin'

Reiteration of questioning the source of hype associated with "Brotherman."

From Brotherman Brotherman

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Sitting in the courtyard with Uncle Sam

Being in a courtyard setting with Uncle Sam (symbolic figure representing the United States).


Uncle Sam uncle Sam

Repetition of the presence of Uncle Sam in the courtyard.

Uncle Sam

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Where the heat comin'

Identifying Uncle Sam as a source of heat or intensity along with "Brotherman."

From Brotherman Brotherman uncle Sam

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Here in the courtyard with Uncle Sam

Reiteration of being in the courtyard with Uncle Sam.

Uncle Sam uncle Sam

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You're just feeling some of the magic

Describing a magical or powerful experience, acknowledging discomfort but also recognition of the magic.

But you're feelin' it

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This is just some of the magic

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I write reams of this shit every day

Repetition of engaging in extensive writing and acknowledging the experience of magic.

But you're feelin' it

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Where's the heat coming

Questioning the source of heat or intensity with emphasis on "Brotherman" and Uncle Sam.

From Brotherman Brotherman uncle Sam

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Uncle Sam

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Very uncomfortable but you're feelin' it

Expressing discomfort but recognizing the experience.

Very uncomfortable but you're feelin' it

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Where the hype coming

Asking about the source of hype associated with "Brotherman."

From Brotherman Brotherman

Being in the courtyard with Uncle Sam and questioning the origin of the hype.

Out there in the courtyard with Uncle Sam

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Where the heat coming

Questioning the source of heat or intensity from "Brotherman" along with Uncle Sam.

From Brotherman Brotherman

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An' is it gonna get me

Expressing uncertainty about whether the situation will affect the person.

It's just part of the magic

Acknowledging discomfort but emphasizing it as part of the magical experience.

Very uncomfortable but you're feeling it

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Very uncomfortable but you're feeling it

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I write reams of this shit every day

Repetition of engaging in extensive writing every day.


Is it gonna get me is it gonna get me

Expressing concern about the potential impact or consequences of the situation.

When is it gonna get me

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