Brother
Rising from the Ashes: A Journey of Redemption in Robert Jon & the Wreck's 'Brother'
Lyrics
Brother, my brother, it's been so long
Expressing a long period of separation between siblings
The demons inside your head now grown
Referencing the growing intensity of internal struggles
I haven't seen your face in at least a hundred days
Highlighting the extended duration without contact
Brother, my brother it's all too much
Feeling overwhelmed by the distance and lack of connection
To be so far and out of touch
Emphasizing the difficulty of being distant and disconnected
I pray to see the day
Expressing hope and prayer for a reunion or resolution
But my phone rings while the matches hit the floor
Simultaneous events: receiving a call while chaos ensues
The house burns slowly on a Friday night
Describing a scene where a house is slowly burning on a Friday night
And I'm not there to find you
Regret for not being present during a crisis
You dreamt so long of a brand new life
Referencing aspirations for a new life or change
Step out through the window
Suggesting an escape or a drastic decision
Brother, my brother, it's been so long
Reiteration of a prolonged absence between siblings
The fear inside your head now grown
Emphasizing the growth of fear within
The constant paranoia starts to take control
Describing the onset of paranoia taking control
Brother, my brother, you'll rise above
Encouragement for the sibling to overcome difficulties
Your muses haven't given up
Noting continued support from inspirations or sources of creativity
I know the days ain't easy
Acknowledging the challenging nature of the days
As I turn to pick the knife up off the floor
Reacting to a situation involving a knife on the floor
The house burns slowly on a Friday night
Reiteration of the burning house scenario and absence during crisis
And I'm not there to find you
Reiteration of the desire for change or a fresh start
You dreamt so long of a brand new life
Suggesting another attempt to escape or make a change
Step out through the window
Reiteration of the burning house scene
The house burns slowly on a Friday night
Repetition emphasizing the burning house on a Friday night
Oh!
An exclamation reflecting the intensity or realization of the situation
The house burns slowly on a Friday night
Repetition emphasizing the burning house scenario
And I'm not there to find you
Reiteration of absence during the crisis
You dreamt so long of a brand new life
Reiteration of aspirations for a new life or change
Step out through the window
Suggesting another attempt to escape or make a change
The house burns slowly on a Friday night
Repetition emphasizing rising from adversity or destruction
Rise up from the ashes
Encouragement to emerge stronger from difficulties
You dreamt so long of a brand new life
Reiteration of aspirations for a new life or change
I'll be there to find you
Commitment to be present and supportive in the future
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