Brother Lyrics

Lyric discussion by catwarrior264 

Cover art for Brother lyrics by Kodaline

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

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