When we were young
We were the ones the kings and queens, oh yeah we ruled the world
We smoked cigarettes, man no regrets
wish I could re live every single word
We've taken different paths and travelled different roads
I know we'll always end up on the same one when we're old
And when we're in the trenches and you're under fire I will cover you
If I was dying on my knees
You would be the one to rescue me
And if you were drowned at sea
I'd give you my lungs so you could breathe
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
Oh brother we go deeper than the ink beneath the skin of our tattoos
No we don't share the same blood,
You're my brother and I love you that's the truth
We're living different lives,, heaven only knows
If we'll make it back with all our fingers and our toes
Five years, twenty years come back, we'll always be the same
If I was dying on my knees
You would be the one to rescue me
And if you were drowned at sea
I'd give you my lungs so you could breathe
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
And if we hit on troubled water
I'll be the one to keep you warm and safe
And we'll be carrying each other
Until we say goodbye on our dying day
Because I've got you brother
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
If I was dying on my knees
You would be the one to rescue me
And if you were drowned at sea
I'd give you my lungs so you could breathe
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh x 2
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
We were the ones the kings and queens, oh yeah we ruled the world
We smoked cigarettes, man no regrets
wish I could re live every single word
I know we'll always end up on the same one when we're old
And when we're in the trenches and you're under fire I will cover you
You would be the one to rescue me
And if you were drowned at sea
I'd give you my lungs so you could breathe
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
No we don't share the same blood,
You're my brother and I love you that's the truth
If we'll make it back with all our fingers and our toes
Five years, twenty years come back, we'll always be the same
You would be the one to rescue me
And if you were drowned at sea
I'd give you my lungs so you could breathe
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
I'll be the one to keep you warm and safe
And we'll be carrying each other
Until we say goodbye on our dying day
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
I've got you brother
You would be the one to rescue me
And if you were drowned at sea
I'd give you my lungs so you could breathe
I've got you brother
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This song takes us through the deep and long friendship of two boys - so close they are brothers in a sentimental sense. The line "we smoked cigarettes, man no regrets" suggests they have known each other since teenage-years, their wild-child time. They have probably known each other for the most time out of each of their group of friends, yet they have led drastically different lives and are diverse from each other and the world ("We've taken different paths and traveled different roads" and "We're living different lives. Heaven only knows/ If we'll make it back with all our fingers and our toes")
Despite their differences and time apart, they have a long-standing, deep trust for one another and know they can count on the other throughout what seems like a reckless lifestyle they live, throughout all the pain. They are there when it really counts. They are the one person they can depend on, no matter what, they will always help/ be there for each other. When the world goes to crap, they always know their relationship is safe and sound, benefiting both greatly, alleviating pain. ("Five years, twenty years come back, we'll always be the same")
EX: Sam and Dean Winchester