Hey Brother Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Hey, brother
There's an endless road to rediscover
Hey, sister
Know the water's sweet, but blood is thicker

[Refrain]
Oh, if the sky comes fallin' down, for you
There's nothin' in this world I wouldn't do

[Verse 2]
Hey, brother
Do you still believe in one another?
Hey, sister
Do you still believe in love? I wonder

[Refrain]
Oh, if the sky comes fallin' down, for you
There's nothin' in this world I wouldn't do
(Ah)

[Chorus]
What if I'm far from home?
Oh, brother, I will hear you call
What if I lose it all?
Oh, sister, I will help you out
Oh, if the sky comes fallin' down, for you
There's nothin' in this world I wouldn't do

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Genius Annotation

Avicii was inspired for this song from the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Avicii tried six different singers before going with Dan Tyminski, who was the voice of The Soggy Bottom Boys from O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Hey Brother is about a boy growing up in wartime while his dad died during the Vietnam War. He is imagining his dad like an older brother who is very protective over him. The song teaches us that nothing is more important than family.

The song’s music video was directed by Jesse Sternbaum and shot in Bakersfield, California.

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Does the track have any certifications?
Genius Answer

Yes, “Hey Brother” was certified 4x multi-platinum by the RIAA on June 16, 2023.

Credits
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Uncredited Vocals
Background Vocals
Recording Engineer
Recorded At
The Doghouse Studio (Nashville); Interscope Studios (Santa Monica)
Release Date
September 13, 2013
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