Prompt / Lyrics
Hey… this brother always walks down the street right alongside me, Proud and in control. We made jokes and chilled— come on “Stop playing, let’s get busy.” oh yeah I had to tell him one day, “Brother, you gotta get plugged into things, ‘Cause everything’s not falling into place for you.” He had too many disappointments… Yet today — he got the call of his life. [Verse 1 – Storytelling Spoken Word] A new job… and his old love returned, Ready to start over. But she made a change no one saw coming — She changed his old ways. He was back with the dream of his life, The woman of his world. A good-paying job ahead, Told to report in two weeks. So he was about to leave his part-time job, But he still had time — two whole weeks. And me? Here I sit with pen and paper, Writing this song for you My , brother. [Verse 2 – Scene Reflection] I still see him and her swimming at the pool, Joyful, celebrating his new beginning. People all around laughing, Tossing the ball across the water, Friends barbecuing, playing cards, Joking, the living life. But those two — always kissing and hugging In the pool, hugging, and kissing, Holding each other tight, Glowing in happiness. You could feel it, You could see it. Then someone shouted, “We need beer and some drinks!” He and two friends got out, Went to the store. [Verse 3 – Tragedy] What happened next… Was tragedy. As he left the store, Two guys drove by — Shots fired. They hit him. The one with a promising future, Cut down in front of a liquor store. [Bridge – Reflection] So I had to sit down and write this song out. We all miss you — we miss you, my friend. Looking back at all the fun times we had, As a group, as brothers… Why is it always the good ones that go early? He tried to make a mark on this planet, Helped anyone who needed help, Gave advice when someone needed a word. Now he’s gone — And she’s all alone, Bearing the pain. So much pain and disappointment [Hook / Chorus – Sung or Chanted] Oh yeah, oh yeah… he's gone he's gone I can still hear his laughter — “Oh man, I’m coming over there, I’m coming to see you!” Oh yeah… A group of us friends would say, “Ooo ooo, it’s just not fair.” Oh no… it’s just not fair. Now that he’s gone, His life will never be forgotten. Ooo no… no no… I said, it’s just not fair. [Outro – Spoken] This song is dedicated to my best friend. It’s just not fair.
Tags
Cinema, choir, bass drum, male singer,,R&B, funk lead guitar ,horns, saxophone Orchestra
Duration
4:10
Instrumental
No
Created
2/28/2026