Brother
Matt Corby
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Ooh ooh ooh oh Ooh ooh ooh Sleep now under my skin Make sure you’ll try to Conjure the wind And ease my mind Ooh ooh ooh oh Ooh ooh ooh Somebody call out to your brother He’s calling out your name Oh oh oh Hiding under the covers With no one else to blame Oh oh oh You couldn’t help out your own neighbor You couldn’t tell it to his face You were fucked up by the blame You cower in the corner Confide in your father Let it out and say Let it pass away Sleep now under my skin Make sure you try to Conjure the wind And ease my mind And I said Ooh ooh ooh oh Ooh ooh ooh Somebody call out to your brother He’s calling out your name Oh oh oh Hiding under the covers With no one else to blame Oh oh oh You couldn’t help out your own neighbor You couldn’t tell it to his face You were fucked up by the blame You cower in the corner Confide in your father Let it out and say You cower in the corner Confide in your father Let it break your day Let it out and say Wait there Pull yourself out of this state dear Acknowledge you were a fake here From there on you might just grow Oh oh oh Somebody call out to your brother He’s calling out your name Oh oh oh Hiding under the covers With no one else to blame Oh oh oh Oh, you couldn’t help out your own neighbor You couldn’t tell it to his face You were fucked up by the blame
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11 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "Brother" was released in November 2011 as the lead single from Matt Corby's EP, "Into the Flame."
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Chart Success"Brother" was a big hit in Australia, peaking at number 3 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
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AwardsThe track earned Matt Corby the accolade of 'Song of the Year' at the ARIA Music Awards in 2012.
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SongwritingCorby confessed that the creation of the song came out of a time of personal strife, due to a disagreement with a close friend. The emotions he experienced drove the songwriting process for "Brother."
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Studio RecordingThe song was recorded in the legendary Sing Sing studios in Melbourne, Australia.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Brother" was uploaded on November 7, 2011, to Matt Corby's official YouTube channel, and as of 2021, it has accumulated over 11 million views.
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International SuccessWhile "Brother" was a major success in Australia, it also achieved moderate success on international charts, including reaching number 61 in the UK Singles Chart in 2012.
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Acoustic PerformanceOne of the most popular renditions of Brother was an acoustic live performance on Triple J radio as part of their 'Like a Version' series. This performance helped boost the song's popularity.
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Cover VersionsDespite being relatively new, "Brother" has been covered by several artists, evidencing its impact and popularity among the music fraternity.
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Style & Genre"Brother" is recognized for its blended style of folk, indie rock and soul, showcasing Matt Corby's versatile musical style.
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Sales Achievements"Brother" is a certified 4× Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), signifying its massive sales and popularity.
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