Toxicity

by The Unknown Brothers

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Toxicity is the first song from what will eventually be our second album. True to form, it's a stripped down acoustic number with slide guitar and atmospheric piano. We didn't want to overproduce the song, hence the minimalist production.

Lyrically, it gets under the skin of a contemporary issue: Toxic masculinity. It speculates on the reasons why that behaviour prevails - though, crucially, never seeks to justify it.

We hope you enjoy the song. Thanks for listening!

lyrics

When he was young he was told not to cry
He doesn't really know why
The toxic cult of masculine
Ruined so many lives

The need to compete, the fear to fail
Of the alpha male
Constantly craving for success
Never settle for less

Wash your mouth out with soap
Do as you're told
The rules he'll take to the grave
Of how to behave

When he looks back it's always in shame
Finding someone to blame
But there's one thing he will always despise
The mirror never lies

Wash your mouth out with soap
Do as you're told
The rules he'll take to the grave
Of how to behave

Waiting on a friend to come,
She never comes, she stays away
So he retreats into the day

He's looking for someone to magic away
All the hidden pain
But no one's there when he calls out in vain
All alone again

Wash your mouth out with soap
Do as you're told
The rules he'll take to the grave
Of how to behave

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released September 13, 2020

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The Unknown Brothers Wales, UK

The Unknown Brothers are Welsh songwriting duo Ciaran Ryan and Andrew Harper from Swansea, UK. They're all about melodic indie pop-rock.

You will always find their latest songs and back catalogue right here on Bandcamp, for a price of your choosing.

Their latest release is the 4-track EP 'For Now...'

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