BROTHER II
Reunion and Redemption: BROTHER II's Poignant Journey
Lyrics
running
Expressing the act of running.
running away
Escaping or fleeing from a situation or place.
a mother
Refers to a mother figure.
is worried and prays
The mother is concerned and prays for someone, possibly the one who is running away.
high on a hill we used to fight
Describes a location on a hill where conflicts occurred in the past.
if I lose him I lose myself
Emphasizes the high stakes of the conflict, suggesting a deep personal connection to the person being fought for.
we are one, oh brother
Expresses unity and a close bond between siblings, specifically addressing a brother.
come, come back home
Inviting the brother to come back home.
come, come back home
Reiteration of the invitation to return home.
don't stay away
Advising not to stay away.
there is a way
Assurance that there is a way to reconcile or resolve the situation.
I pray
The speaker is expressing a prayer for the return of the brother.
losing
Describing the experience of losing something.
losing the found
Losing what was previously found or gained.
a father
Refers to a father figure.
is running aground
The father is experiencing a decline or deterioration.
high on a hill we used to fight
Similar to line 6, indicating a past location of conflict.
if I lose him I lose myself
Reiterating the deep personal connection and potential loss if the father figure is not retained.
we are one oh brother
Reaffirmation of the unity and connection with the brother.
come, come back home
Repeated invitation for the brother to return home.
come, come back home
Continued emphasis on the importance of coming back home.
don't stay away
Advising against prolonging the absence.
there is a way
Reassurance that there is a solution or path for reconciliation.
I pray
Reiteration of the speaker's prayer for resolution and the return of the brother.
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