Brother Is Gone
Ry Cooder * Track #2 On Election Special
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Brother Is Gone by Ry Cooder
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This is sharp political criticism of Koch brothers, Charles and David for their right wing agenda and their political action organization, “Americans for Prosperity”.
There’s no parody or sarcasm here, just a blistering indictment of how they’ve done all they could to void your liberal vote.
Brother Is Gone Lyrics
[Verse 1]
We met old Satan down where the two roads cross
Just me and brother Davy by my side
It was in the prairie town of Wichita
We shook hands with Satan on a deal that night
[Verse 2]
You will be exalted in the evil works of men
High power rolling over land and sea
But some dark night I’ll be coming 'round again
And take one of you down back to Hell with me
[Verse 3]
Oil spills and cancer towns was our stepping stones
Immigration bills and foreclosure homes
States’ rights we proclaimed
Like in the good old Jim Crow days
Our highest aim was to take your vote away
[Verse 4]
Brother is gone, brother is gone
Brother is gone, little brother is gone
Brother is gone
When I woke this morning, he was gone
[Verse 5]
His bed was made and there’s his Bible, too
I wonder did he have time to put on his travelin’ shoes?
Brother is gone, brother is gone, little brother is gone
Brother is gone, he’s gone, brother is gone
Old Satan, he’s a man of his word
Oh, brother is gone
Brother Is Gone Q&A
Who wrote Brother Is Gone's ?
Brother Is Gone was written by Ry Cooder.
Who produced Brother Is Gone's ?
Brother Is Gone was produced by Ry Cooder.
When did Ry Cooder release Brother Is Gone?
Ry Cooder released Brother Is Gone on Thu Aug 16 2012.
What did Ry Cooder say about "Brother Is Gone"?
The only logical explanation for the Brothers I could come up with is, they made their deal at the crossroads with Satan. Satan will need to get paid, but in the meantime, they are doing everything in their power to hurt you and me. The big hurt.
Via American Songwriter