George Michael - My Mother Had a Brother (Audio)
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George Michael - My Mother Had A Brother (Audio)
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Lyrics
My mother had a brother
They say that I was born on the day that he died
Someone to cling to, she said
When all the noises and the shame came calling
My mother had a brother
I thought I knew them all, I thought I knew
But she lied
I said, "Show me his face again, tell me again why he died"
She said he couldn't wait for the things that I've seen
She said he wasn't strong enough, he never dared to dream a life like mine
My mother had a brother
Over-sensitive and kind
Seems it all became too much for him..
It seems he took his own life
Mum, I can't imagine the joy and pain in equal measure
Tears in the dirt, and all over your newborn treasure
I guess he had to wait until my momma had me
I guess he couldn't wait another moment to be free
In endless sky.....
But mama will you tell him from your boy
The times they changed
I guess the world was getting warmer
And we got stronger
Mother will you tell him about my joy
I live each day for him
The sun came out, yeah, and I'm just breathing it in
[breathing...]
My mother had a brother
Same desire, different time
Seems the empty spaces tortured him
Until he took his own life
I don't know why I waited so long for love
I just don't know what I was thinking of..
All that wasted time
But mama will you tell him from your boy
The times they changed
I guess the world was getting warmer
While we got stronger
Mother will you tell him about my joy
I live each day with him
Your son came out, yeah,
And I'm still breathing it in
And I swear now that freedom is here
I'm gonna taste it all for you boy
I'm bad to the bone, I'm just a little torn
I'm making so much love
So those of us who have nothing to fear
We've got to make damn sure that it was worth it
I'm bad to the bone, I'm just a little stoned
I'm making so much love
I was a prisoner, but he saved me
Broke into my dreams and said, "Who cares?"
I was a prisoner, so disgrace me
I'm glad to be home
And I don't believe they care.
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This man had so much empathy, to write a song about an uncle he never met who sadly commit suicide and empathise with his mother, such a beautiful quality and showed what a thoughtful man he was, very deep and a beautiful soul. You're missed George.
@Kay_Games11
9 ай бұрын
He was a genius wit a heart. Such beautiful songs he wrote n d best thing is u can listen clearly to dem RIp GM ❤❤
@kristianmitchell9723
6 ай бұрын
Well said Matt
Hearing he news he died on Christmas-well my whole world literally STOPPED - this song is so personal for me.
I dont think any musician brought THIS level of understanding and depth and art to music
He was too good for this world.
This song makes me cry. Absolutely heartbreaking to hear George sing this with pain sorrow and truth. Again, brilliantly written. 😭💔
I'm often speechless when George sings, and it's good because there are no words to express what I'm feeling. Once again, the best performer ever. Love, always.
@Bluebell1962
10 ай бұрын
Me too I just stop and marvel at his sumptuous incredible voice, one of my favourites of his and every song on this album is superb, I play this masterpiece a lot, my favourite modern artist of all time, ❤
The quality of the vocal is incredible. I love the ‘momma will you tell him from your boy’. Absolutely amazing!!
@Bluebell1962
10 ай бұрын
It is such a pleasure to listen to this vocal masterclass and as you say that particular lyric is so special, what a gift to my life he has been 💔🩷💔
@g.g386
10 ай бұрын
Yes it's beautiful. Lovely lyric and the meaning and passion in his voice. Totally from the heart and I feel blessed to have seen him live on three occasions . Legend 😢
Oh babe, Life Should have been so much kinder on you.
My father died from leukemia when i was 4 month old,my mother lost her brother when they were teenager this song really makes me cry. George was a genius lyrical 🙏
This is such a piece of mastership, sensitivity, ellegance, genius and sensuality
@jeanbegaudlibrepenseur.7544
8 ай бұрын
I'm totally agree !!
I miss him so much I'm only 14 and I grew up with all his music and albums 😭 my mum was heartbroken when she found out that poor George that died she ended up crying all his music takes me back to when I was little 😣 R.I.P George Michael ❤
@lemondedeschats5240
4 жыл бұрын
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This mans voice will never die nor will his soul ❤️
I met George in person once. I told him this was my favorite song of this album. He told me it was his favorite too. It makes even more sense now.
@erikwijnands8584
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a very underrated song but it reveals so much aspects ....of his life.... Very personal ,haunting, funny too...and deeply sad. r.i.p. GM
@cubacereos6851
6 жыл бұрын
Curti21, you are very lucky to meet him in person.
@Nimblestoof
6 жыл бұрын
me too......it is a great song
@sarahosinovsky4025
5 жыл бұрын
You’re soooo lucky! Tell me the story! I wish I could have gone to even a concert of his.
@Manj369
5 жыл бұрын
I met him once too. So so so gorgeous, from the inside out. I'll never forget his beautiful smile, and the light which he shone. He lives on in our hearts ॐ♥
One of my favourite songs. My grandfather died the day I was born and I often think about it. This song, its words and George's voice heal my pain. I will love you till the end of time my angel
He was probably my favourite singer. I still can't believe he is gone. So sad that we will be denied more of his brilliance
There's not a lot of vocalists who can make say people like Elton John and Billy Joel look average. And They are both remarkable artists. But man, George just shreds it with range, variance, and virtuosic epic ness. Time and time again. Pack in the emotional punch to society that this track delivers. And it's ethereal. And tragic. RIP George. Sad day. Sad day.
@sallyhu5028
5 жыл бұрын
Shane. I love what you wrote. Thank you. It gives me comfort through the sad days of knowing there will never be, for the rest of my life, anyone close to his talent and voice.
@Faithful0988
5 жыл бұрын
Well said@ Shane Garott! Thank you. Elton John and Billy Joel are great... George Michael has gifted with an extraordinary voice, talent and intoxicating looks! He had the total package. Oh by the way, extremely intelligent man. George Michael & Freddie Mercury fan forever ❤️
@michaelageorge7517
3 жыл бұрын
the dispute between George and Elton arose in 2004 because Elton criticised George's album Patience. It was too depressing he said. Honestly Elton, i'm a fan of your music but you were so wrong here! This album is rich in emotion, social criticism, tragedy, sadness, pain and love - all in the context of his life. This album is an absolute musical masterpiece and a legacy from George to us all.
@MrMr-ru3bw
2 жыл бұрын
Amen! I love Billy and Elton songs. But I had to laugh at Eltons ripping on George for making this sad (or whatever word he used) music when he should've been making pop songs, in Eltons opinion. I'm so glad George was himself, as I rarely listen to Elton's songs a whole lot each year, but George songs are played weekly by me! And he performed this in Florida 13 yrs ago and I was so happy to hear it. And of course, he was so richly voiced just like the studio version!
@MrMr-ru3bw
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelageorge7517 right, and Elton not appreciating the raw honesty of the maturity of the lyrics was sad. He wanted George to have his type of career. That's Eltons. George was about respecting his music that came from his heart and not caring if it was too sad or gay themed. Elton plays for the radios, and great. George matured beyond that to artistry.
I keep being teary eyed listening to all his songs, he will be so missed....RIP beautiful brilliant man....
@ontherocks8712
6 жыл бұрын
RIP Angel.lovely man.
@shirleyadams2580
5 жыл бұрын
Yes
Forever in my heart
This song pulls on so many of the emotions I have. I have thoughts of taking my own life and have had to cope with a near death experience. George has helped me try to cope with these feelings. I wish he was still here so I could just sit and talk with him. I'm sure we could have helped each other with our darkest thoughts and feelings. Rest in peace George. 🙏
@jaipanesar6027
2 жыл бұрын
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The lyrics and the way George sings this from his soul just brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear this song. What a loss to the world you are George, souls like you are so rare. I still listen to you almost every week and teaching my children about you, your songs, your lyrics and your life. You are so missed but I'm so glad you left us your fantastic songs so we can enjoy and remember you. In my opinion you were the most beautiful man that ever lived, inside and out. We miss you 4ever....
@nomsoezenta1788
2 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful and most soul touching album of his in my opinion. He spent years off before he did this. Well worth the wait back then. Too many songs in this album that you just play over and over again. May God bless his sweet soul.
@jaipanesar6027
2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@Bluebell1962
10 ай бұрын
Agree totally ❤️💔❤️
I love this man. Beautiful soul,brilliant artist. I wish there were more people like him in this world.
this song is so great considering the true events that happened in both his and his mother's life he was so strong to put the words to the song noing they were true facts about what had happened to his uncle and the dispair that he suffered through pure ignorance and judgemental people makes me sick George felt the need to change the way people thought and so came up with this beautiful song in respect for his mum's brother who killed himself, very sad, brilliantly written well done george, he would have been so proud I'm sure you are sadly missed by us all 😘
My heart will never be the same. Tears on Christmas Day and each day (holiday or not). The world has lost a legend, never to be replaced Sweet forever dreams- knowing you were loved.
My fav part I was a prisoner, but he saved me Broke into my dreams and said, "Who cares?" I was a prisoner, so disgrace me I'm glad to be home And I don't believe they care. R.I.P. George love you forever
@magorzatakoscielak7624
5 ай бұрын
How do you interpret it?
Why so less views??It deserves millions,such an emotional song😰😰
i love writing. i love to write about Him, about George. but now, now i can't, this song destroys me and actually rebuilts me... i can't explain, i can't describe this deep feeling, it goes beyond the simple existance, this goes even beyond the life, the universe every thing that i can think about, too complex, huge. unexplainable.
@GuidoCosta-fe5vp
Жыл бұрын
Grande,Sofia... questa come tante altre meraviglie di GEORGE non ti consente di trovare parole all'altezza dei sentimenti... sono passati così tanti anni dalla pubblicazione di quest'opera e per me è semplicemente meraviglioso perdermi ancora in ogni nota e in ogni respiro... Anche io non posso spiegare, ma, col tempo ho capito che non devo spiegare, né voglio...ma solo sorprendermi ancora e godere di ciò...
...I must say this song is fu***** amazing...Abum #Patience is one off the best recors in history...This Voice give me cries...I miss You George a lot...You Are My Star...💜💜
Beautiful and emotional song! Very sad day...gone too soon. R.I.P..
Beautiful song so sad
That just kills me... 💔
I Said; Show me his face again....... Love You, George!
I love your music. Have for almost 30 years now. I love that I have been able to go along this journey with you. Much Love.
@Mangosteencountry
7 жыл бұрын
Same here. and to think he's gone...is unbearable
Such a very sad song that only George could convey in his brilliant and very special way.Yes his own special way.
Give him back😭💔
You are the best singer!!! I love your beautiful voice!!!
One of the saddest song of George
Thank you George for this bliss! Your song came out...and I'm still breathing it in.
Ein unglaublich intensiver Song, mit soviel Tiefgang, wie es in der Popmusikwelt seines Zeichens sucht. "Patience" gehört für mich zu den zehn besten Pop-Alben - ever!
This song always reminds me of my uncle. Fortunately he sought the security and safety of the priesthood, instead of deaths embrace by suicide. It wasn't until after his death that anyone in the family found out he had been vacationing with the same man for 30 years, or what that relationship represented and meant to them. Society never allowed him to proudly present himself and who he loved. Society only offered the option of to deny. Deny oneself, and deny ones family is to deny love. Love is the most basic of human needs, and to deny one love, the ability to love, or the opportunity for love is the most monstrous form of oppression. That is why I marched, made noise, and held people accountable for their BS forcing them to look at the ugliness staring back at them in the mirror. It didn't make me popular, they called me an angry person, angry at the world. Angry people are easy to discount, easing the burden of self exam you see. I was one of tens of thousands of angry people. Angry people doing a their small part, any part to make equality real, loves possibilities real, and to make us real TO THEM because you don't get more real than the family you choose. So go ahead call me angry, and you can go, and kiss my ass. So you see George you remind me to remember the best me, you remind me of love. Thank you! Me Just one of your boys
@rainbow155515
6 жыл бұрын
jbgrooves Yog cut the cord on the day his mom was born, he was just tired of all drama going on. Now he’s with mom, the person who loved the most because Yog was part of her. I really wished and thought if only he can find the women as reflection of his mother , he would be still around And have kids too ❤️🙏🏻💟
@williedavis1422
6 жыл бұрын
jbgrooves Beautiful!! So True .. The world is in reverse .. People will lie and want you to believe their truth.. Which is a lie all just to maintain a lifestyle that still is controlled by evil.. I HATE IT! IT'S NOT WHAT YIU DO BUT YOUR TRUE INTENTIONS I THINK..AND PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND IT'S ABOUT LOVE!!!! NOT MONEY NOR POPULARITY!😞
Just Beautiful! What an amazing voice & the man behind that beautiful voice! We will always miss you George.
@rodolfos.manalojr.4292
6 жыл бұрын
GEORGE IS SUCH AN AMAZING PERSON IN & OUT...HIS MUSIC TOUCHED MANY LIVES...SO SAD THAT HE IS GONE TOO SOON...I DIDNT HAVE THE CHANCE TO SEE HIM LIVE IN CONCERT...GOD BLESS U GEORGE MICHAEL...
wow.. just read the lyrics, and think about them. what a musician, what a caring soul he was to care about someone he didn't ever meet, and to feel such empathy! gorgeous song of liberation!
George, it so beautiful song, Thank you!
@markstevens3859
6 жыл бұрын
He is class love his voice bring tears to my eye's every time I listen to him
Happy birthday to this beautiful soul ❤️❤️❤️
I feel a sweet sadness every time I hear this music. The lyric is amazing and his voice go directly to my heart.
When I think about it now this beautiful artist has made so many transcendent sounds throughout my own life since about 15 years old. He has left behind such a superb collection of work, and it certainly is evidence for the loss of what Music he was to go on to create.
this song always feeding my tears and breaking my heart
So intimate song, so meaningful song, so beautiful song Such a gifted singer you are George Hope to see you one more time live
why,why why. I love you George Michael. let's hope your with your mother and Anselmo again 💙💔 miss you always the kindest,funny,most beautiful man with the greatest voice to grace earth. rest with the angels George xxx
I grew up with his music thanks to my mother and now every Christmas when his music plays in my local mall I cant help but cry. He had such a beautiful soul.
Love your voice so much. Your voice is so beautiful, thank you for this wonderful song. Regards Morgaine
Take someone else, give him back.
@malaikatamayo5170
7 жыл бұрын
Starr Gaze take Kanye
@MissPresley69
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, there's so many useless one's that should have gone long ago...
@ChequeWriter
4 жыл бұрын
@@malaikatamayo5170 Leave George, leave Kanye, take you.
@Kathleennebel
3 жыл бұрын
Amen! Please God... I wish it was that easy.... 😢 we will forever miss you... 🙏🏼
I'm 22 years old and Ive been a fan of George Michael since I was 13 I love all of his songs and I hope to see him live one day if he tours again xx
@KateKatyte
7 жыл бұрын
Me too! Im 22 and Im a fan since I was idk 9 or 10. Waiting for his tours!!!!!!!!
@michaelageorge7517
3 жыл бұрын
@@KateKatyte a tour through heaven
Thanks for all the memories GM 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎤🎧
Imagine if his uncle had lived he would of toured with George stayed in best hotels ate best food and slept with beautiful men. The bond between them would of been very strong. Poor Colin
This song is so amazing, ive heard it more than 100 times, the story he tells is amazing and i felt part of it, such an amazing singer and his music will be missed.
Thank you George ❤️
Absolutely SO Sad and Heartbreakingly Beautiful. Love his heart, and miss George SO Much
So Beautifull its such a Beautifull Tribute it tells such a sad story and unfortunately there is still hate prejudice... You make the World More Beautifull Sweet Man Your Music gives Hope Comfort XXX
That was sooooo beautiful, I love George Michael.
fabulous song
No words ......so sad.
Wonderful song.
IF YOU CAN LISTEN TO GODS. THEN YOUR HOME. PEACE MY ANGEL. FOR GOD'S WAIT peace
wooooow... love this song... its an amazing song with a message
One of the most underrated albums in the history My 3rd favourite of him after Faith and LWP
@marcosmartinez8088
28 күн бұрын
Definitely, he showed he still got it. I dont like so much LWP, but Older, Faith and Patience is my top 3 of his. He is definitely one of the best blue eye soul singers ever.
The voice pours waves~~Michael ~~you inimitable!
Especially sad and poignant tonight. May he rest in the peace which eluded him in life. So sad.
Loving you, forever ... 💙
this is the first time I listen to this song...beautiful...what else to add...George NEVER dissapoints!
So beautiful song
A very beautiful ❤ and. emotional song. 🎶 Which totally makes me think. ❤️ Sung uniquely, ❤️ with so much heart ❤️ and love ❤️ and a lot of passion ❤️ in the voice, 🎤 that you can literally feel it. ❤️ Fantastic ❤ George 😘 simply ❤ outstanding 😘 love it ❤️
Great track - first time I've heard this.
GEORGE MICHAEL R.I.P.
love your music
May your soul rest in peace and be blessed. I feel for you George cause ill gone through the same path like you. Staying in a country where people like us is prohibited. But ill still hang on till my last breath. Thank you George for your beautiful song for me to hang on. Blessed you. Ameen.
Fantastic song so many emotions touched. The world of music hasn't been the same since your passing.
This song is so underrated!
All the later songs came with so much meaningful thoughts...life is so short
love this! so underrated
Happy birthday George. I hope that you're rocking with the angels ♥ 18 months on and my heart still breaks. Love you George ♥
My mother had a brother They say that I was born on the day that he died Someone to cling to, she said When all the noises and the shame came calling My mother had a brother I thought I knew them all, I thought I knew But she lied I said, "Show me his face again, tell me again why he died" She said he couldn't wait for the things that I've seen She said he wasn't strong enough, he never dared to dream a life like mine My mother had a brother Over-sensitive and kind Seems it all became too much for him. It seems he took his own life Mum, I can't imagine the joy and pain in equal measure Tears in the dirt, and all over your newborn treasure I guess he had to wait until my momma had me I guess he couldn't wait another moment to be free In endless sky But mama will you tell him from your boy The times they changed I guess the world was getting warmer And we got stronger Mother will you tell him about my joy I live each day for him The sun came out, yeah, and I'm just breathing it in My mother had a brother Same desire, different time Seems the empty spaces tortured him Until he took his own life I don't know why I waited so long for love I just don't know what I was thinking of All that wasted time But mama will you tell him from your boy The times they changed I guess the world was getting warmer While we got stronger Mother will you tell him about my joy I live each day with him Your son came out, yeah, And I'm still breathing it in And I swear now that freedom is here I'm gonna taste it all for you boy I'm bad to the bone, I'm just a little torn I'm making so much love So those of us who have nothing to fear We've got to make damn sure that it was worth it I'm bad to the bone, I'm just a little stoned I'm making so much love I was a prisoner, but he saved me Broke into my dreams and said, "Who cares?" I was a prisoner, so disgrace me I'm glad to be home And I don't believe they care.
An ode to maternal love.
Best lyrics ever!
Miss you
george almost a year that u gone we miss u like crazy your music saved me from so much trouble i hope u are well love u
Just beautiful!
wow I love this song
Music that awakens the soul. George you gave us the infinite, the essence.
fantastic
George Michael in may life foreverrrrrrrrr
My Mothers brother also took his life -it was in 1968- before I was born. Now the 11;th of June my mother passed away Tonight I saw George´s whole concert on telly with this song! I get the chills
MIKAEL ! I HOPE YOU WILL COME TO THE LIGHT ! GOD GIVES YOU A MIRACLE VOICE YOU CAN HELP THE PEOPLE TO FIGHT IN THIS LIFE ! ALL THE PEOPLE WHO DIE NEAR OF YOU WANT YOU CONTINUE TO CREATE ALL THE NEW SONGS BECAUSE YOU BORN FOR THAT ! GOD GIVES THIS STRONG POWER ! AND YOU KNOW I M RIGHT WAKE UP ! THE WORLD LOVES YOU ! AND DON'T FORGET YOU ! KISS AYUMY
so beautiful
Masterpiece
Beautiful song & still a beautiful voice.
RIP George Michael 😔1963 _2016
Beautiful , so beautiful
This beautiful voice will never die. Still can't believe George Michael is gone. What a genius HE was❤❤❤❤...
Georgeous ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
We will miss you beautiful music 💖 💖R I P
@colleenkeithley8268
7 жыл бұрын
1963-2016