“Brother” is Shawn James' first single since his 2019 album The Dark & The Light. The song talks about loss and suicide as he commented on Instagram:
It’s a heavy song for me since it deals with loss and suicide. I’ve had relationships with folks dealing with past traumas that they sometimes ca...
[Verse 1]
I didn't like you when I first met you, but then you grew on me
I've got a tendency to like the wilder ones
Haunted by demons you were going through hell, I wanted you to be free
I didn't know if I could help or not, but I wouldn't flee
[Chorus]
Now when I reach out in the dark, I don't feel you
Have we crossed the point of no return?
I wanna be loud and clear in that I miss you
But now I guess I understand that to truly love you I had to let you go
My brother
My brother
[Verse 2]
Do you remember that night in the basement I walked in on you?
Gun at your head and finger on the trigger, I knew what you would do
We talked for hours and the tears came down, you needed an escape
I'm glad you didn't end your life that day in spite of all that weight
[Chorus]
Now when I reach out in the dark, I don't feel you
Have we crossed the point of no return?
I wanna be loud and clear in that I miss you
But now I guess I understand that to truly love you I had to let you go
My brother
My brother
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Now when I reach out in the dark, I don't feel you
Have we crossed the point of no return?
I wanna be loud and clear in that I miss you
But now I guess I understand that to truly love you I had to let you go
My brother
My brother
Brother was written by Shawn James.
Shawn James released Brother on Fri May 01 2020.
It’s a heavy song for me since it deals with loss and suicide. I’ve had relationships with folks dealing with past traumas that they sometimes can’t get out of their minds but ending it all isn’t the answer. Finding a release is a huge key. One day at a time.
—Shawn James, Instagram