Based on Claudio's interpretation and the first entry, it turns out my challenge wasn't clear ?
The idea is to find a good song (that isn't pop - because pop sucks) that has similar lyrics.
My first thought is "He ain't heavy, he's my brother"
Hope that clears it up ? Sorry for the confusion ?
Brother why'd you have to go
You left us all so soon
Remember that song I wrote
About your family years ago
Well, they're waiting for you to come home
What I do what do I say
And dad tells me to pray
So I've prayed and prayed but the hurt won't go away
The pain gets worse it never stops
And I've asked The Lord for us to swap
I beg and plead cause you have kids to feed
Why is it always stormy weather
Brother tell me if it all gets better
Why did you leave why did you die?
You finally made your brother cry
I know your watching over us tonight
I'm sorry I missed your call
I wasn't there for you at all
And know I thought it through
Maybe if I answered you
That you would still be here
All along
Now no more calls can't you see
I took for granted family
And once their gone you'll never get that back
No more laughs no more hugs
So hold on to the ones you love
Your soul is free I love you Anthony
Why is it always stormy weather
Brother tell me if it all gets better
Why did you leave why did you die?
You finally made your brother cry
I know your watching over from above
So hold on to the one's you love
NorioDS Sorry delete that first entry.
We played king of the mountain out on the end
The world come charging up the hill, and we were women and men
Now there's so much that time, time and memory fade away
We got our own roads to ride and chances we got to take
We stood side by side each one fighting for the other
And we said until we died we'd always be blood brothers
Now the hardness of this world slowly grinds your dreams away
Making a fool's joke out of the promises we make
And what once seemed black and white turns to so many shades of gray
We lose ourselves in work to do, work to do and bills to pay
And it's a ride, ride, ride, and there ain't much cover
With no one running by your side, my blood brother
On through the houses of the dead past those fallen in their tracks
Always moving ahead and never looking back
Now I don't know how I feel, I don't know how I feel tonight
If I've fallen 'neath the wheel, if I've lost or I gained sight
I don't even know why, I don't know why I made this call
Or if any of this matters anymore after all
But the stars are burning bright like some mystery uncovered
I'll keep moving through the dark with you in my heart, my blood brother
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Written by Bruce Springsteen 1995.
When your reflection in the mirror smiles back it lies, you know it.
When you lay your head to sleep at night it's filled with every moment
Every chance you miss to be something, well learn from your mistakes
You're not alone you're with me
You're not alone you're with me
Don't let the world bring you down
There's always hope for the willing
Don't let the world bring you down
It's not over, you're not alone anymore
When it feels like all is lost and there's no guide that's left to prove it
Take a look inside, cherish your life
And live before you lose it
You're all waiting for the answer
Keep on searching, strength in numbers
Don't let the world bring you down
There's always hope for the willing
Don't let the world bring you down
It's not over, you're not alone anymore
At the end of the day, what will you choose?
Will you keep moving on, or be forced to lose
Look inside of yourself, 'cause the power's in you
There is always hope, you're not alone
Anymore
Don't let the world bring you down
There's always hope for the willing
Don't let the world bring you down
It's not over, you're not alone anymore
Don't let the world bring you down
Don't let the world bring you down
You're not alone
Don't let the world bring you down
It's not over, we're not alone anymore
Decided we needed a heavier option =D
Great idea @NorioDS - I be going to the lowest hanging, funky disco fruit on this one...
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
Everyone can see we're together
As we walk on by
(And) and we fly just like birds of a feather
I won't tell no lie
(All) all of the people around us they say
Can they be that close
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a family dose
We are family (Hey, y'all)
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing (sing it to me)
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing
Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of this world's delights
(High) high hopes we have for the future
And our goal's in sight
(We) no, we don't get depressed
Here's what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong, oh no
This is our family jewel
We are family (hey, sing it to me)
I got all my sisters with me
We are family (oh, I can hear you now)
Get up everybody and sing
We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family (get up, get up y'all)
Get up everybody and sing
We are family (I got all my sisters with me)
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing (Get up and sing it to me)
We are family
Writer(s): BERNARD EDWARDS, NILE RODGERS
studmissile Oh wow that's a blast from the past! Haven't heard that song in ages and definitely remember loving it as a kid ?
I definitely had no idea the lyrics were so ridiculous ? We should do another challenge purely for ridiculous lyrics!
studmissile Beautiful song, definitely another tearjerker.
Doesn't seem like there are a lot of happy or uplifting brother songs ?
By the way, there's no limit on entries. Each person can enter any number of songs. I should probably just add that the first person to post a song gets the credit for it if it gets picked as the winning song.
Mother, mother
There's too many of you crying
Brother, brother, brother
There's far too many of you dying
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some loving here today - Ya
[Verse 1]
Father, father
We don't need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some loving here today
[Chorus]
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me, so you can see
Oh, what's going on
What's going on
Ya, what's going on
Ah, what's going on
[Bridge]
In the mean time
Right on, baby
Right on
Right on
[Verse 2]
Mother, Mother everybody thinks we're wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Simply because our hair is long
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Oh
[Chorus]
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me
So you can see
What's going on
Ya, what's going on
Tell me what's going on
I'll tell you what's going on - Uh
Right on baby
Right on baby
Marvin Gaye 1971
Fall is here, hear the yell
Back to school, ring the bell
Brand new shoes, walking blues
Climb the fence, books and pens
I can tell that we are going to be friends
I can tell that we are going to be friends
Walk with me, Suzy Lee
Through the park and by the tree
We will rest upon the ground
And look at all the bugs we found
Safely walk to school without a sound
Safely walk to school without a sound
Here we are, no one else
We walked to school all by ourselves
There's dirt on our uniforms
From chasing all the ants and worms
We clean up and now its time to learn
We clean up and now its time to learn
Numbers, letters, learn to spell
Nouns, and books, and show and tell
Playtime we will throw the ball
Back to class, through the hall
Teacher marks…
Song by the White Stripes. Written by the White Stripes (i think)
guidothepimmp Song by the White Stripes. Written by the White Stripes (i think)
Great tune! ?
NorioDS Gotta love some funky bass!
Guilty as charged!. Two others that came to mind were "Lean on me" 0 BIll Withers and "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by The Hollies.
I'll err on the side of the magic duo of Edwards and Rodgers (Chic's bassist & guitarist wrote stuff for Sister Sledge, Duran Duran, Bowie,, Inxs)n n more)
I had to google it today - true enough, there's a list of tunes on Brother/Sister relationships: https://melodyful.com/cute-songs-about-brother-sister-relationship
I'd pick #1...upbeat message, but Coldplay make everything sound so bloody morose! I think they could make a funeral dirge out of happy birthday ?
Brothers and sisters unite
It's the time of your lives
It's the time of your lives
Break down, break down
Gotta spread love around
Gotta spread it all aroundBrothers and sisters feel fine
It's the time of your lives
It's the time of your lives
No sound, no sound
Like this feeling you've found
Like this feeling you've foundBut just stay down
'Cos some sounds you'll feel
So stay round
And some sounds you'll feelAnd it's me they're looking for
And it's me
I will never survive
But we'll be around some moreBrothers and sisters unite
It's the time of your lives
It's the time of your lives
Break down, break down
Gotta spread love around
Gotta spread it aroundBut just stay down
And some sounds you'll feel
So stay 'round
And some sounds you'll feelAnd it's me they're looking for
And it's me
I will never survive
But we'll be around some more
Brothers and sisters unite
Its the time of your lives
Its the time of your lives
Thought I might chuck this one in there. Anyone not into rock loves this song.
Just a small town girl
Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Just a city boy
Born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
A singer in a smoky room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on, and on, and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights, people
Living just to find emotion
Hiding somewhere in the night
Working hard to get my fill
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on, and on, and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights, people
Living just to find emotion
Hiding somewhere in the night
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights, people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Streetlights, people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights, people
And of course:
I've paid my dues
Time after time
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime
And bad mistakes
I've made a few
I've had my share of sand kicked in my face
But I've come through
We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world
I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls
You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it
I thank you all
But it's been no bed of roses
No pleasure cruise
I consider it a challenge before the whole human race
And I ain't gonna lose
We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world
We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions
