Shane Borné - Letter to My Brother

I know my brother jealous of things that I got in life
Not knowing sometimes his is what I wish mine was like
Prolly should tell him instead I just tell this mic tonight
Often I wish for his happiness more then my own
Is that love or just guilt from me buying a home
For a family
While he sittin' at home sippin' brandy, my bad whiskey
With big bro by my side knew no other kids could fuck with me
That's why adulthood is rather tricky
He asking me questions like I got it figured out
Not knowing sadness and turmoil still livin' in my house
On the outside lookin' in everything's great
But on the inside of me everything's grey
So to him I just say
The grass is always greener bro believe me
Love my girl and my son but sometimes I wish I had a genie
I miss my own thoughts and my own space
Back then I would kill to be in this dope place
Repetition makes anything you love feel old and foolish
Lately I look at old couples and wonder the fuck they do it
I don't know if I'm built for this shit or if anyone feels the same
But bro just know this, I don't know a thing
And I mean that in the most honest way
Suicide is a bitch and I pray she never comes your way
I'd prolly just grab my shit and runaway

You was here before me so I know nothing else
I don't know how true loneliness ever felt
And I pray I never do
When I was 21 didn't think I'd see 22
Woulda missed out on my kid if I died in that cold room
Magic ain't real but part of me hope it's true
Because I wish everyday for you how you prolly did for me
When I was the one lonely and you was with Christine
Now I'm on the other side and know just what it means
Needa forgive yourself y'all met when you were 17
Weren't even supposed to last until you were 23
I got lucky and got with Demi when I was 22
I think that's the only difference 'tween me and you
I seen and learned a lot about myself, those years you didn't have
Could prolly blame yourself, could prolly blame dad
But one thing about it is, it's all in the past
I can sit here and tell you be thankful for what you have
When I know I take everything for granted
When it comes to you I don't keep my feet planted
Ride for you over everybody else
Someone kill you I kill 'em myself
Wrote this for you but really just healing myself
Still stingy keep my shit too myself
I want you here, not a pic on the shelf
Don't leave me, swear I wouldn't know what to do
Better days comin' hope this shit can help prove it too
My house would feel empty, without you in the room

Written by:
Shane Borné

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