Brother

It’s been years since we last spoke Life took us down different roads I think of you from time to time Wonder if you’re doing fine

My path’s been rough with bumps and scars But somehow I made it this far And when I’m struggling to get through I still remember watching you

You were the one who showed me how To stand back up when I’d fall down My inspiration through it all I thought that you could never fall

Brother, where are you now? I heard the weight is crushing down You made me promise not to give up the fight But I forgot to make you promise too that night

Brother, please hold on Your story isn’t over, it’s not done The path we walk ain’t written in stone Brother, you’re not alone

I got the news that broke my heart That life’s been tearing you apart The hero that I used to know Is buried somewhere down below

But he’s still there beneath the pain Waiting for the sun through rain The man who taught me how to stand Brother, take my fucking hand

You pulled me up when I was down You wouldn’t let me hit the ground Now let me be that voice for you Let me pull you through

Brother, where are you now? Don’t let the darkness win somehow You made me promise not to give up the fight Now I’m asking you to promise me tonight Brother, please hold on Your story’s far from over, far from done The path we walk ain’t carved in stone Brother, you’re not alone

I know the demons in your head Tell you the world’s better off instead But they’re fucking liars, every one This fight’s not over, it’s not done

You saved me once without knowing it Just by showing me you never quit Now I’m reaching back across the years To pull you out beyond your fears

We’re brothers bound by more than blood By battles fought and rivers flood So grab my hand and don’t let go There’s so much life you need to know

Brother, I see you now! I know the weight is crushing down! You made me promise not to give up the fight! Now promise me you’ll make it through the night! Brother, please hold on! Your story isn’t written, not near done! The path we walk can change its course! Brother, you’ve got the force!

You’re not alone in this! There’s still life left to live!

So call me when the night gets long I’ll be the voice to keep you strong Our paths aren’t written, nothing’s set Brother, please don’t forget

You were my hero once Now let me be yours