Discover the story of the song > Brother – The Rural Alberta Advantage

The song is about the protagonist assuring their partner, referred to as "brother", that they will always be there for them no matter what happens. The lyrics mention a dark and cold night where they promise to come back for their partner and find them sleeping alright. The song ends with the protagonist reminiscing about a dream where someone watched out for both of them, but ultimately realizing that they only have each other.