Brother Lyrics

I never had a brother

But I always wondered what having one was like

Someone whom I could bother

To use his plate and ride his bike

I wondered what walking to school with him would be like

Walking the walk and talking the talk

He'd be so cool; I'd call him Bra Mike

He'd be the Jordan and I wouldn't need a Nike

All I'd ever have to do is see what he does

Make his whole experience my extra class

Use his previous books to help me pass

Copy his assignments; that would make me boss

When bullies came knocking at my door

And strong guys hold me to the floor

He would find out and beat them so sore

He would make sure I'm bothered no more

In our private time he'd teach me how to fight

He would teach me to stand for what's right

He would show me shortcuts to escape

For the days when he's out of shape

But then I started looking…

And didn't like the truth I found

Some of my friends had brothers

They often complained and didn't want their brothers around

They said their bedrooms produce the loudest sound

They get bullied when their parents aren't around

But it gets worse

Some brothers don't fight for their brothers

They just tease them for being weak around others

They get the toys first and pass them to their younger

They set standards that younger brothers must keep

And when it's time to help with homework…

They laugh and say 'It's not that deep'

Maybe not having a brother was not so bad after all

Having seen what I saw

I realised there is no flaw between the haves and the have-nots

I'd be my own brother; I'd make my own laws

Learn how to fight ride my bike and bite

I'd do my own assignments

And whether I pass or fail

Life would just be right…with or without