"A Song For My Brother" lyrics

My only brother is dying
He's breathing fine but he's on his last legs now
Won't take my help so I'm trying
To disguise it as all the things I need
'Cause he'll always help me

His friends are the height of villainy
Shouldn't call them friends 'cause they only cause him pain
I've begged for hours just leave them
Leave them behind, look out for yourself for a change
Just for one day

And I like that we spend more time together
But it's only 'cause you're sad
Just know that I'll be right here forever
Trying to fix that
'Cause they couldn't fix dad
Now he's so angry
And maybe he'll reign it back
But it doesn't seem likely
And I like that we spend more time together
But it's only 'cause you're sad
So I'll try to fix that
I'll try to fix that

He used to be so different
Full of smiles between his olive coloured eyes
And it's hard to find contentment
Teenage years when nothing's ever fine
It's a terrible time

And I like that we spend more time together
But it's only 'cause you're sad
Just know that I'll be right here forever
Trying to fix that
'Cause they couldn't fix dad
Now he's so angry
And maybe he'll reign it back
But it doesn't seem likely
And I like that we spend more time together
But it's only 'cause you're sad
So I'll try to fix that

I'll try to fix that
I'll try to fix that
I'll try to fix that

He'll make a brave man someday
I know
Just hope he doesn't fall apart
As he grows

And I like that we spend more time together
But it's only 'cause you're sad
Just know that I'll be right here forever
Trying to fix that