Brother
Alice in Chains
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Frozen in the place I hide Not afraid to paint my sky With some who say I've lost my mind Brother try and hope to find You were always so far away I know that pain So don't you run away like you used to do Roses in a vase of white Bloodied by the thorns beside the leaves That fall because my hand is pulling them hard as I can You were always so far away I know that pain And I won't run away like I used to do Pictures in a box at home Yellowing and green with mold So I can barely see your face Wonder how that color taste You were always so far away I know the way So don't you run away like you used to do Like you used to do
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"Brother" by Alice in Chains was released in the year 1992 as a part of their EP "Sap".
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band's guitarist and vocalist, Jerry Cantrell.
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InspirationThe song is about Cantrell's relationship with his younger brother. They were disconnected when Cantrell’s parents separated, inspiring him to write the song.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Brother" wasn't released as a single, the "Sap" EP was certified gold by RIAA and brother contributed to its success.
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Guest VocalistThe song features guest vocals by Ann Wilson from the rock band Heart during the chorus.
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First Track“Brother” is the first track on the “Sap” EP.
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Reissued SongAn acoustic version of "Brother" was included in Alice in Chains' 1999 compilation "Nothing Safe: Best of the Box".
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Live Performances"Brother" was performed live on Alice in Chains' "MTV Unplugged" concert in 1996.
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Emotional ContextJerry Cantrell has been quoted saying in many interviews how therapeutic writing this song was, and how it helped him mend his relationship with his brother.
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Musical ElementThe song is primarily an acoustic track, which is a departure from the heavier sound the band is known for.
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