Brother of Mine

As days grow older, his mentality will change
It will flourish into something he can feel proud of
Something we don't have to question in hard situations

I've seen over the years
People will lace others' ability with a sense of disability
I've watched as my brother is imprisoned by his own pain

We much rather hate and destroy what we don't understand
Than sit down and listen to another person speak

We never know what's going on in that person's life
But beyond that simple fact
You will only see what you choose to seek

Why can't you see I want
To go on?

Back when we were
Just two boys

Fighting on through life
Those words can still be heard

Never fearing
What came next, 'cause
Brother of mine, you were there by my side

Now that we are older
I hope you find peace

Brother of mine
Can you feel my heartbeat change?

Over and over
While I would cut myself

Oh Brother of mine
Please don't forget me now

So when they put me in the ground
Will you take my soul and my pride
And store it all inside of you?

Will you keep my memory alive?

Will your kids wave to their uncle
In the sky?

It's me who lives within
Within
Within—

Within you