At first I am lonely, sitting at my home
I peer out the window, I cradle the phone
It seems like almost time, as the clock ticks on
I know I have to call, my chance is almost gone
My palms begin to sweat, my throat becomes so dry
I know what I must do, I know I have to try
I dial the numbers, as the rain beats down
As the line starts ringing, I can't wipe my frown

My brother picked it up, then he said "hello"
I pause for just a second, now it's time to know
I asked him his thoughts, about me as a brother
He said he disliked me, even more than mother
I told him I missed him, and he was all I had
Then I heard his chuckle, and it made me sad
My eyes they didn't blink, I heard the rain outside
It seems I've lost my brother, no matter how I've tried

We were always the best, in each other's eyes
We protected each other, with some thought out lies
To take all the blame, to protect against our dad
We stood together strong, even while we're mad
Now I hang the phone up, my memories return
Why do people leave me? I wish that I could learn
Even my own brother, showed me what I'm worth
I wish I wasn't there, the day of my birth

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