[Intro]
Grey skies, the street hums low, I hear your name in the rain
Cape winds carry our footsteps, back when we learned to endure the strain
[Verse 1]
We cut through the dust of the flats, a pair against the grind
Two kids chasing late-night dreams, never leaving love behind
You said faith is a compass when the night tries to divide
Now I walk these blocks alone, but you ride shotgun in my mind
[Pre-Chorus]
If I look up, I think I see you, haloed by the streetlight glow
Whispers in the kerbside prayers say you never really go
[Chorus]
Brother, I toughened up for you, stitched hope into the seams
Carved your name on every wall where we chased our schemes
Though the city tries to pull us apart, you’re a beacon from above
In the color of these streets you taught me to fight with love
[Verse 2]
We hustled through the river of traffic, painted lines drawn in fear
We spoke in codes of courage, you kept me near when you would steer
Color lines and busted fences, we kept our bond alive
Now I whisper to the sky, “I’ll carry you as we survive”
[Pre-Chorus]
If I listen, I can hear your steps behind me, steady through the pain
In every cracked pavement memory, you’re walking with me again
[Chorus]
Brother, I toughened up for you, stitched hope into the seams
Carved your name on every wall where we chased our schemes
Though the city tries to pull us apart, you’re a beacon from above
In the color of these streets you taught me to fight with love
[Bridge]
From the Cape Flats to the stars, your voice rides the breeze
You guard the corners, you guard the dreams, you guard our memories
I’ll keep your spark alive, till we meet beyond the night
Till then I honor your light in the alleys and the light
[Chorus]
Brother, I toughened up for you, stitched hope into the seams
Carved your name on every wall where we chased our schemes
Though the city tries to pull us apart, you’re a beacon from above
In the color of these streets you taught me to fight with love
[Outro]
So I breathe in the dusk, you’re with me in the hush of rain
The hustle stays our vow, and love remains your lasting flame
Watch over us, big brother, till we stand where skies are clear again
