Featuring Anthony London. Recording this song with two of my younger brothers is a privilege and an honor. Watching them record the song with Dublin Beats at the helm is a blessing and a moment in my life I will never forget. Dublin Beats, a man I consider a brother, created the music for this song and every song on this album. Like my other brothers, I trust Dublin with my life. Once again, the music he created exceeded my expectations.
This all started with an early version of this song, written by JRJ London and recorded in Anthony London's private studio. JRJ's lyrics in the final version are very similar to his original concept. In the song, JRJ tells the story of reconnecting with a brother after some sort of falling out. "Reaching out to my brother, after we fallen out," are the first lyrics in the first verse, and is the theme of the entire song. I asked Anthony London to write a verse for this song as well. He's spent a lot of time with Dublin Beats in the recording studio.
JRJ's verse is specifically about one person, and it tells the story of two brothers falling out and reconnecting. Anthony's verse reminds us to never give up, to keep growing, and to become a better person. My verse is mostly a reminder to myself. Remember who you were, remember where you are, and remember how you got here. Jesus Christ my Savior.
The personal aspect of this song really hit me hard. I was reminded of all the people I lost touch with over the years, and how much I contributed to problems, instead of being a good friend and brother. Never give up. It's never too late to change, to grow, and to find peace in this life through Jesus Christ.
lyrics
ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT IT
TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT IT
Verse One:
REACHING OUT
TO MY BROTHER
AFTER WE FALLIN’ OUT
I TOLD HIM YOU EVER NEED ME
YOU KNOW THE NAME
JUST CALL IT OUT
WE’VE HAD SOME PROBLEMS
I KNOW
BUT GET OUT YOUR PEN AND PAPER
LET’S SOLVE ‘EM NOW
I KNOW WE’LL GET THERE
I SWEAR TO GOD
I JUST DON’T KNOW HOW
TIMES CHANGE
BEEN A MINUTE
I HAVE A CHILD NOW
YOU NEVER KNEW
BECAUSE I
COULDN’T GET THROUGH TO YOU
YOU BLOCKED MY NAME AND MY NUMBER
LIKE I BE THROUGH WITH YOU
LIKE YOU WANTED THE REACTION
OF THROW MY PHONE
FORGET THIS FOOL
BUT HELL NAW
YOU’RE MY BROTHER MAN
LET’S MAKE THIS WORK
LET’S ADD THE LOVE
SUBTRACT THE REST
DIVISION HURTS
I LOVE YOU BROTHER
I MISS YOU BROTHER
I SWEAR TO GOD
THAT’S THE REASON
I WAS REACHING OUT
WHEN I SAW YOUR POST
COULD CARE LESS WHERE WE’RE AT RIGHT NOW
MAN I JUST NEEDED YOU TO KNOW
LIFE HAS BEEN A CRAZY MESS
ALL THIS LOVE I CAN’T EXPRESS
HATE IN MY CHEST I CAN’T ADDRESS
I JUST WANN LET YOU KNOW
Chorus:
TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT IT
BRO I GOT SO FAR TO GO
I’M TRYIN’ TO LIVE MY LIFE RIGHT NOW
AND I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW
ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT IT
EVERY DAY PEOPLE CHANGE
EVEN IF I STAY THE SAME
I JUST WANNA TELL YA
TELL YA
TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT IT
OUT OF DARKNESS
INTO THE LIGHT
THE ENDLESS FIGHT
THAT WE MUST FIGHT
AND I JUST WANNA TELL YA
TELL YA
ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT
WHAT WE KNEW
AND WHAT WE KNOW
JUST LOOK HOW FAR
WE BOTH HAVE GROWN
AND I JUST WANNA TELL YA
TELL YA
Verse Two:
REACHING OUT
TO ANYBODY WHO IS FALLING DOWN
ALL THOSE LOOKING FOR A BETTER LIFE
IT CAN BE FOUND
JUST KEEP YA HEAD UP
WHEN YOU’RE FED UP
WE GOTTA KEEP IT PUSHIN’
NEVER LET UP
WHEN THEY TELL US
THAT WE’RE REALLY REACHING
WE CAN DO ANYTHING
IF WE PUT OUR MIND TO IT
MAKE AMENDS
TELL A FRIEND
SEE, I REALLY KNEW IT
I KNEW THAT WE COULD OVERCOME
I STILL BELIEVE
WE GOT MORE TO ACHIEVE
‘CAUSE WE HAVE A DREAM
I JUST HOPE THAT YOU’RE AROUND
WHEN IT FINALLY HAPPENS
PRACTICE YOUR PATIENCE
WE CAN OVERCOME ALL THE MADNESS
IN YOUR ABSENSE
SO MUCH OF MY LIFE HAS CHANGED
I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW
THAT I AM NOT THE SAME
I’VE GROWN INTO A BETTER PERSON
I WANNA MAKE A DIFFERENCE
AND IF YOU NEED ME
I’LL BE HAPPY TO JUST SIT AND LISTEN
HAVE NO FEAR
I’LL BE HERE ANY TIME OF DAY
I’M REACHING OUT
‘CAUSE I GOT A WHOLE LOT TO SAY
Chorus:
BRO I GOT SO FAR TO GO
I’M TRYIN’ TO LIVE MY LIFE RIGHT NOW
AND I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW
ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT IT
EVERY DAY PEOPLE CHANGE
EVEN IF I STAY THE SAME
I JUST WANNA TELL YA
TELL YA
TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT IT
OUT OF DARKNESS
INTO THE LIGHT
THE ENDLESS FIGHT
THAT WE MUST FIGHT
AND I JUST WANNA TELL YA
TELL YA
ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT
WHAT WE KNEW
AND WHAT WE KNOW
JUST LOOK HOW FAR
WE BOTH HAVE GROWN
AND I JUST WANNA TELL YA
TELL YA
Verse Three:
WHEN I WAS TRAPPED INSIDE ANOTHER LIFE
I TOOK TWO PENNIES
TRIED TO TURN IT INTO 30 DIMES
AT 29 I HAD NO MONEY
BUT I DIDN’T CARE
I COULDN’T COUNT THE MANY WAYS
THAT I WOULD MAKE IT HERE
WITH TOO MUCH FEAR AND TOO MUCH ANGER
WHAT I DIDN’T SEE
IS I WOULD NEVER
LET ME PATIENCE GET THE BEST OF ME
I’M FALLIN’ OUT, I’M LOOKIN’ DOWN
AND SO MUCH DEEPER NOW
STILL RISING UP
SO I COULD SEE THE SUN IS COMING DOWN
I LOST IT ALL
AND FOUND THE HAPPINESS INSIDE MYSELF
I THANK THE LORD
CAUSE HE’S THE LIGHT WHO SHINES
LIKE NOTHING ELSE
I’M 6-FOOT-TALL INSIDE MY MIND
BUT REALLY 5-6
AT 38 I FEEL SO GREAT THAT I’M STILL RHYMIN’
TAKIN’ ALL THIS TIME INSIDE THE STUDIO
SO MUCH TO SAY
SO MANY PEOPLE NEVER LIVE
TO SEE OUR YESTERDAYS
I’M SO AMAZED
WE LIVE AND DIE
AND HOPE NOBODY CARES
I HOPE WE GET TO SEE THE LORD
CAUSE HE IS ALWAYS HERE
HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE
Chorus:
TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT IT
BRO I GOT SO FAR TO GO
I’M TRYIN’ TO LIVE MY LIFE RIGHT NOW
AND I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW
ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT IT
EVERY DAY PEOPLE CHANGE
EVEN IF I STAY THE SAME
I JUST WANNA TELL YA
TELL YA
TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT IT
OUT OF DARKNESS
INTO THE LIGHT
THE ENDLESS FIGHT
THAT WE MUST FIGHT
AND I JUST WANNA TELL YA
TELL YA
ALL ABOUT IT
ALL ABOUT
WHAT WE KNEW
AND WHAT WE KNOW
JUST LOOK HOW FAR
WE BOTH HAVE GROWN
AND I JUST WANNA TELL YA, TELL YA
TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT (repeat)
credits
from Restart,
released June 29, 2022
Brothers by JRJ London. Featuring Anthony London, Greg Fernandez Jr.
Music by Dublin Beats
Written by John London, Anthony London, Greg Fernandez Jr.
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