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Brother Lyrics

You’re no better off
Living your life
Than dreaming at night
This much is true
But it’s still up to you
To take my advice

So take it slowly brother
Let it go now brother
Take it slowly brother
Let it go

Go home [x4]

You’re better off dead
When your mind’s been set
From nine until five
How could it been true?
Well it’s happening to you
So take my advice

And take it slowly brother
Let it go now brother
Take it slowly brother
Let it go

Go home [x8]
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Cover art for Brother lyrics by Mac DeMarco

I'm 24, started working after a life of studying. I had jobs before in my life but never formal. Now I have a schedule of 8am-1pm, so my schedule is short but mostly everyone works from 8am-5pm... And here he sings

«You’re better off dead, when your mind’s been set from nine until five»

He's adivicing you not to take the common lifestyle of working from 9 until 5

Cause then

«You’re no better off, living your life and dreaming at night», telling you to live your dream instead of just dreaming when you sleep at night after a hard day of work.

«Take it slowly, go home.»

He might be talking about having some insight, get to be good just by yourself. So you'll be home everywhere.