He Is Your Brother
ABBA
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Benny I was a fighter, always looking for trouble And my life was so empty, there was nothing to live for But then it happened one night As I got into a fight I could hear someone saying As though he was praying Treat him well, he is your brother You might need his help one day We depend one one another Love him, that's the only way On the road That we're going We all need Words of comfort and compassion Treat him well, he is your brother Love him, that's the only way I was a woman, never thinking of others And my life was so lonely, didn't care for anybody But then I happened to meet A begging man in the street As I turned down his praying I heard someone saying Treat him well, he is your brother You might need his help one day We depend one one another Love him, that's the only way On the road That we're going We all need Words of comfort and compassion Treat him well, he is your brother Love him, that's the only way Treat him well, he is your brother You might need his help one day We depend one one another Love him, that's the only way Treat him well, he is your brother You might need his help one day We depend one one another Love him, that's the only way
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Written by: BENNY ANDERSSON, BJOERN K ULVAEUS, BJORN ULVAEUS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Track Information"He Is Your Brother" is a track from ABBA's debut studio album, self-titled "ABBA". It was released in 1973.
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CompositionThe song was composed by ABBA's own Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, who were responsible for writing majority of the band's hits.
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Not a SingleInterestingly, despite its popularity and strong message, the song was never released as a single.
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Musical StyleKnown for their pop music style, in "He Is Your Brother", ABBA included touches of early American rock and roll, highlighting their versatility.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song carries a strong message of unity and understanding amongst all people, promoting the concept that everyone is a brother, regardless of who they are and where they come from.
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Relevance TodayEven years after its release, "He Is Your Brother" continues to be a favorite at ABBA tribute concerts due to its inclusive and uplifting message.
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Live PerformancesAlthough "He Is Your Brother" was not released as a single, it was frequently performed live by ABBA during their concerts.
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Pre-ABBA EraThe song was also performed when the members of the band were part of the group "Festfolket" before ABBA was formally established.
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Length of the SongThe official length of "He Is Your Brother" is 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
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CD Re-Releases"He Is Your Brother" has been re-released on several ABBA CD compilations over the years, cementing its status as a fan favorite.
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Female VocalsAs with most ABBA songs, the lead vocals on "He Is Your Brother" are performed by the group's two female members, Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.
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HarmoniesA key feature of the song is its harmonious blend of vocal parts, exemplifying the band's signature sound.
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Quotation SampleThe song has been sampled by a range of artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence.
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