What Big Brothers Do
Written by: Tony Castricone & Steve Williard (2015)
Produced by: Linne Black
I ripped your Barbie’s head off and I threw it at your face
I peppered you with fastballs at McDonald’s PlayPlace
and I shoved your Snow White pillow on your head ’til you turned blue
’cause that’s what big brothers do
Once Mom and Dad were a part of it
I had no choice but to lie and try to say “you started it”
They made me say “I’m sorry” even if it wasn’t true
’cause that’s what big brothers do
Sometimes I’m your best friend, even if I give you flack
And I’m always a step ahead, but I’ve got your back
’cause we’ve got the same blood
running through our veins
So I’ll give you my hand to hold onto
’cause that’s what big brothers do
At 13, those bullies made you cry, but I got their attention
Gave ’em bloody lips and black eyes, and earned two weeks detention
But I told them I’d do it again if they ever messed with you
’cause that’s what big brothers do
Seventeen, you brought a boy home, told me he’s the one
I drilled him with questions, showed him the family gun
And I warned him if he hurt you, all the hell I’d put him through
’cause that’s what big brothers do
Chorus
Now today’s the day you’ve planned since you were five
You practiced walking in a white dress with Daddy by your side
But when we laid him down to rest
and you were crying on my chest
I dried your eyes, and I promised you
I’ll always be your best friend, I’ll never give you away
Unless it’s when I’m by your side, on your wedding day
’cause we’ve got the same blood
running through our veins
And I’ll always be a part of you
Even if your last name is new
So I’ll give you my hand to hold onto
’cause that’s what big brothers do
TONY CASTRICONE 