Brotherhood

[Whistle] (Soft ukulele strum, light whistling) Hey… listen, CDE. This one’s real. --- [Verse 1 — soft, melodic flow] I don’t want a wall, I want my brother, I don’t want a mask — I want each other. You ain’t just a friend, you’re like no other, And I don’t hate you — bro, I need you more than ever. You… Zach… And me — that’s the three. Why’s it matter if I like this girl? You still my family tree. I’m not lookin’ for a fight or someone to blame, I just need a shoulder in the middle of the pain. We been tight for years — So breathe, man. Stay here, man. --- [Pre-Chorus — emotional rise] Don’t let the devil twist lies in your mind, Sayin’ things he wants you to find. You say you’re insecure — Bro, that ain’t your design. You’ve been called by Christ — you’re a son of the light. You’re not on your own — we’re here for the fight. --- [Chorus — strong, heartfelt] So stand up… pick up that cross… Come walk with me, don’t get lost. You’re my brother — that’s no cost. Late nights hit and hell says “break,” But Heaven calls louder — make no mistake. You’re my brother. Don’t forget that. Don’t forget that. --- [Verse 2 — light rap + uke] I don’t got life figured out, man, I know, But stay close with me and Zach — don’t go. You’re our brother, and bro, that shows, Losing you? No chance — no. Four years deep through Theology… pain… lust… gossip… We stayed solid — we never dropped it. Don’t let the devil pull you in the fog pit. Call your brothers — we’ll show up like a promise. Take that mask off, let Christ mold the honest — That real you inside? Yeah… that man’s flawless. --- [Bridge — soft, vulnerable] You don’t gotta hide in a mind-made room, Doors locked tight like some kinda tomb. Open up, bro — we’re not leaving you. We’re just walking through. --- [Verse 3 — passionate lift] Christ didn’t make us walk alone — He built a home With three of us standing Shoulder-to-shoulder like stone. When you say you “ain’t enough,” Man, that’s fear — not love. That’s the mask — not you. You’re more than the pieces you fear break through. You’re a treasure God gave us to hold onto. And we won’t lose you. --- [Finale-Chorus — big build, gentle drop] This ain’t ’bout the mask — it’s about your heart. You’ve been my brother from the very start. Christ called you out — so step into light. Let’s fight together, not fight our own fight. You belong with us — you always have. No masks. Just brothers. Just love. Just us. --- [Outro — spoken, soft ukulele] We’re here, bro. Me… Zach… And you. No masks. Just brothers.