In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
You are still my brother
Till the end of time
You and I we lost our way
Differences of mind
Till the end of time
Listen to me Brother
I can't take your place
No one else can wear your face
That's the work of grace
Till the end of time
And here is my problem:
Hey, I think you got me wrong
I'm sorry for the riches that I found
I didn't mean no harm
So tell me where you're bound
You're welcome in my town
But if you try to force my compass round
I'm gonna stand you down
You are still my brother
Till the end of time
No one else can take your place
Difference is divine
Till the end of time
And here is my problem:
Hey, I think you got me wrong
I'm sorry for the riches I took home
I know I crossed a line
But show me what you've found
You're welcome in my town
But if you try to force my compass round
I'm gonna stand you down
Till the end of time
Till the end of time
You and I we lost our way
Differences of mind
Till the end of time
Listen to me Brother
I can't take your place
No one else can wear your face
That's the work of grace
Till the end of time
And here is my problem:
Hey, I think you got me wrong
I'm sorry for the riches that I found
I didn't mean no harm
So tell me where you're bound
You're welcome in my town
But if you try to force my compass round
I'm gonna stand you down
You are still my brother
Till the end of time
No one else can take your place
Difference is divine
Till the end of time
And here is my problem:
Hey, I think you got me wrong
I'm sorry for the riches I took home
I know I crossed a line
But show me what you've found
You're welcome in my town
But if you try to force my compass round
I'm gonna stand you down
Till the end of time
Lyrics submitted by htimreimer
Brother Lyrics as written by Morten Harket Peter Kvint
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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