Mark Knopfler wrote this about the Falklands war between Britain and Argentina. It's a dying soldier talking to the soldiers around him, his comrades in arms. Heartbreaking.
I don't know if you knew Dire Straits before, but if not, you just discovered the best band of all time. They have accompanied my life since forever. Greetings from Madrid
I am ex Para and Special Forces - Saturday here in the Uk was the anniversary of the Battle of Goose Green - the only country that supported us at the time was the good old USA. RIP all my mates
Wow, Brothers In Arms song got me through some dark times during my teen years. I had no family and was being raised in group homes and youth institutions. It was tough trying to be the good kid who goes to school and is supposed to be happy like everyone else. This song kept me grounded and reminded that I am still human, and somewhere out there someone must care. In the end, I cared for me when nobody else did. This song helped me deal with that anger of rejection and abandonment and reminded me that the freedoms I enjoyed were bought by the blood of those who won those hard earned battles so long ago. The calming nature of the song never failed to help me relax as well. I still love this song and enjoy the bittersweet memories it stirs deep inside of me.
I just read your comment and it was like reading my own story of rejection and abandonment. Can I just say that if I had known you,,, I would have cared,,, and do now. - Not that it seems you need it as you have learned greatest skill , to love yourself. Something I have not yet worked out. Take care. ☺️
@@misswarda78 ❣️awe, I am so sorry that u walked a road similar to mine. My heart goes out to, as does my love. Please know that u are not alone and I hope that in time u will be able to come to terms with your past. I know it’s not and easy thing and it will be a lifelong process. I have been able to turn my experiences into my greatest strength over the years by lending my expertise in helping todays generation of homeless children and teens. I am a court mandated child advocate. As well I have volunteered my expertise working with the addicted and homeless in my city over the years which has been most rewarding. I have played a role in our highlighting the breaks in our Provincial system here in Canada and have spearheaded vital change in how we view and deal with such issues. It has been bittersweet being an adult with absolutely no family to this day however. But I do have great neighbours who are like family to me and I keep few friends who have been like brothers and sisters to me. I have made the most of my situation and have been greatly blessed over the years and have no want for anything material wise. The government who took me from my family and placed me in this horrid situation has formally apologized and I have even received substantial monetary compensation which has allowed me to capitalize in my adult life. Please work your past out, I know it’s not easy. It’s been said that time heals all wounds. That is completely false, but time can however ease that hurt as it does create distance from our childhood allowing us breathing room to take into account everything we experienced where we can begin the healing process. U are in my thoughts and prayers and yes, I would of loved and cared for u should we had known each other in another time, and u have that from me now. U are not alone, u are vital, u are loved 🥰. God bless u dear one! ❣️
@@elvinwhitebuffalo2849 wow, such an inspiring and wonderfully sincere and beautiful comment. Thank you dear soul for taking the time to reach out. Whilst I was not in institutionalised childcare (maybe it would have been better in my situation) I suffered terrible abuse from a narcissistic father who created a terribly dysfunctional family whilst hiding behind the respectability of being a ‘doctor’. I am now completely estranged from my family of origin who denied the abuse and gaslighted me for years. Whether I fly (I’m currently trying to complete my legal training) or fall (suffer with crippling depression) It was/is never enough and all just serves to feed their smear campaigns, scapegoating and ostracism. Of course it has knocked my confidence and I have blamed myself and felt rejected and repulsive for years even though there is a little voice somewhere deep down that always tries to be heard, telling me it’s not ‘just’ and something was terribly wrong. You are right I need to disentangle my narrative, self differentiate and deal with my past. (Although the abuse has continued until very recently and I have finally made the decision to go ‘no contact’. I am trying so hard and the music, free counselling, insights, advice and hypnosis on RUclips is a great start. Not to mention the beautiful souls I randomly come across such as yourself. ☺️💕 However, I am terribly isolated as a single mum with three kids and trying to make a new life for myself is so tough in isolation. The Uk doses not offer much in terms of community and English neighbours rarely know each other’s names. The trade off for privacy and nuclear family units is total isolation when the nuclear family breaks down. I firmly believe it takes a community to raise a child and right now,,, it’s me and the dog. 🙂 It also feels like it is all going to the wall over here. The UK is on its knees. Everything I voted against is happening. The economy, our human rights, our tolerance, our union, all under threat and I am surrounded by increasingly nationalistic and right wing morons who think it matters if they have a blue or red passport. I keep trying, but it would be lovely to enjoy life again. I know that starts with me. I have been looking into Margaret Paul, ‘re-parenting/ self parenting’. I will keep trying and will keep your inspirational success story in mind. Thanks again. - Messages like yours restore my faith in humanity. 💕☮️🎶
@@misswarda78 I too am a product of various abuses, including sexual abuse by a so called uncle of a family I was placed with. Justice was never served to this man snd I had to fight in order that my abuse be recognized and acknowledged for what it was. Over the years I have learned the value of forgiving those who have hurt us, blessing those who have cursed us and loving those who despise us. Love overcomes all things, and through love and forgiveness can we find that inner joy that has eluded us. I too have had the privilege of raising three kids myself, albeit cut short to my ex wife’s unfaithfulness but u have had a taste of agape love and am forever grateful. Indeed, take advantage of the system as I did, where I received a full education, counselling and roads to prosper by. In Canada we too are experiencing the dismantlement of our society snd the situation worsens daily. It’s not easy but not entirely impossible either. I am on Facebook and should u like to exchange messages, my name on Facebook and Messenger is Vin White Buffalo. I would love to chat with u for the propose of encouragement and friendship. In the meanwhile, please take care of yourself and your children, God bless and keep u.
@@mic7536 Close. But no, in my opinion David Gilmour doesn't have the same range or speed that Mark Knopfler can play with. I like both and other guitarists like Jeff Beck, who emphasized having a feel for what you are playing rather than speed and doing it as fast as possible.
This song is an amazing journey into yourself. Released in 1985... My God, this track is getting more and more current. Beautiful sounds, wise words, an absolute work, a timeless work.
Grew up in the 80's with my Dad listening to Dire Straits and I love their songs until today ❤️ Brothers in Arms gives me goosebumps and watery eyes EVERY time I listen to it 🙏🏼 Mark Knopfler, one of the best guitarists EVER 🤩 His guitar is singing along with him... you will recognize it everywhere 🥰👍🏻 Greetz from Belgium 🇧🇪
Have always known this song and adored it, but truth be told: it might be one of the hardest hitting songs of all time when you listen to it after losing a friend or a family member, and you're never really the same after that...
I'm 37 and grew up listening to dire straits cos of my dad, he's 65 now and they're still one of his favorite bands ever. This song is something else. So glad others are now finding these masterpieces!
Knopfler a master lyricist, musician and instrumentalist. I was your age when Dire Straits were creating this wonderful music and judge them amongst the best of the British bands whose sound has never got old.
Great reactions! Absolute respects to Dire Straights. After hearing this song for the very first time, I went out and immediately purchased the CD. Once back in my car, I put it into my stereo and was magically stunned! I then removed all other CDs and had only the Brothers in Arms one for at least a month! If I may, I respectfully suggest you listen to Home Free's rendition of this beautiful song. I believe you will be amazed when you also discover they are an A Capella group! It is hard to comprehend what the human voice is capable of... It is truly wonderful how the human spirit can create such beauty (Mark Knofpler) and also those who can continue giving life to it. (Home Free) Good Music is Good Music - no matter the genre, or, the artist.(s) God Bless!
Those of us who have seen war will never stop seeing it in the silence of the night we will always hear the screams,,,,,,,so this is our story for we were soldiers once and young.
My uncles last goodbye song as he was laid to rest.. he loved this song so much as he served in the army so had a lot of meaning to him.. Makes me shed a tear every time for him.. Brilliant song ! for me it's a hard song to hear as he was the guy I looked up to.. Do Thin lizzy too they have a great catalogue of songs By the way the song is about a soldier dying on the battlefield surrounded by his comrads who stsy by his side as he dies
On the 25th anniversary of the Falklands war he re-recorded this song to help raise funds for Falkland war veterans still struggling. The wrote the song how he's farther describe both the Argentinians and British as brothers in arms. The song is anti war and is sometimes played at military funerals
this song live ...is out of this world..but such a beautiful song , nowdays there is less and less talent , time changes, it's true but, classics will be heard in 30 years from today
Scottish actually. He references his home as the Lowlands and in an expanded story about the song, he knows he is near death and is telling his comrades that he will get home before them ....according to celtic mythology the souls of the dead take the low road back home, ahead of the survivors who travel the 'high roads'. Look up the traditional Scottish ballad - Loch Lomond for further reference.
You mention this song being like a memorial and honoring soldiers who have died in war, yes. On a more personal level Mark Knopfler wrote a more personal song Piper To The End on the album Get Lucky, for his Uncle Freddie, who died early in WWII as a piper of the Scottish 1st Battalion. An absolutely beautiful song, extremely moving.
There are very few tunes that can tug on the heartstrings like Brothers in Arms can. For me it's up there with Cavatina (also known as the Theme from The Deer Hunter) by John Williams and a song called Tir N´a Noir by a Norwegian band named Vamp (though that one has Norwegian lyrics, so would be difficult for anyone not Norwegian to understand).
I listen to this song and I think of the Ukrainian army, of these men and women who fight against the Russian ogre....Glory to them. Former of the 16th Chasseurs group, France
I did cry to this, I've known the song for over 30 years. You should also check out, If This is Goodbye. A song about the people in the planes, in 9/11. And how all the messages they send out were about love, not hate. :)
Now the sun's gone to hell and The moon's riding high Let me bid you farewell Every man has to die But it's written in the starlight And every line in your palm We're fools to make war On our brothers in arms Will be on my grave. I was I guess 19 when I first heard this. Haunting and emotional. Many years later as I live in poor health it's more of an anthem God bless dire straits
-We can see a classic scene with this song, on the TV show "Miami Vice" in the 1980's, (in last scene of the episode: 'Out Where the Buses Don't Run').
the first time I heard "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits was on an episode of Miami Vice. It gave me goosebumps. The videos done of "Brothers in Arms" lately in honor of Ukraine are quite moving. It's a beautiful song.
It may have been inspired by Knopfler's father's comments on Falkland conflict (he said both Brits and Argentinians were "Brother's in Arms" and the whole thing was stupid), but there's definite connotations with Palestine and the Palestinian refugees, especially as the Lebanese civil-war was going on a the time "These mist covered mountains Are a home now for me But my home is the lowlands And always will be Someday you'll return to Your valleys and your farms And you'll no longer burn to be Brothers in arms "
It’s a great song but it has a very important message - some people have mentioned the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan - all of which in my opinion were worthless wars where poor boys died for rich men’s glory - that said - the sad part (once again in my personal opinion) is that this song was written about the Battle of the Somme- one of the greatest injustices against all humanity - boys were sent over the trench - they were told to walk and unload their rifles because it was going to be a walk over - hmmmm anything but 60,000 human beings were either killed or maimed in the first hour of the battle - yeah - lions lead by donkeys- shame on them and let’s remember - poor people do not deserve to die to make rich men more wealthy 👍
Sorry folks, but Mark Knopfler was raised in a jewish agnostic family and is by his own words not religious. So no reference to a bible or jesus there. Unreligious people also are empathic without needing a god.
Well sorry bud, I’m a hard core Christian (of conviction) here, and I’ve just heard this song for the first time tonight here and listened to it Multiple times (and cried a few times while doing so) and NOTHING - let me repeat NOTHING has convinced me that it has ANYTHING WHATSOEVER to do with faith, religion or Christianity. AT ALL. I can usually sense the sentiment and sometimes meaning behind a song, and this seems to me to simply be Mark’s tribute to those who have fallen in battle (in the Great, and/or 2nd, World War) first & foremost, and then a gentle reminder to not start civil wars in our own countries, with our neighbouring civilians. I could go on somewhat about my feelings regarding the writing - and TONE, of the song, but suffice to say, I did not detect A SHRED of religious sentiments in this piece.. and trust me: if I did I’d be the FIRST to say so! Anyways have a great day. Just wanted to share my thoughts on this incredible tribute brilliant piece of music by such a legendary band. 👍
Mark Knopfler wrote this about the Falklands war between Britain and Argentina.
It's a dying soldier talking to the soldiers around him, his comrades in arms.
Heartbreaking.
Thanks for that info buddy, i never knew that 💔❤️
He's father fought in the Falkland war
I don't know if you knew Dire Straits before, but if not, you just discovered the best band of all time. They have accompanied my life since forever. Greetings from Madrid
Lmao, who is able to say that man ?
The Beatles = Best band of all time.
my favorite guitar player all time
Apparently it's about 2 British soldiers.
Hardly. There are a number of bands which are better.
I am ex Para and Special Forces - Saturday here in the Uk was the anniversary of the Battle of Goose Green - the only country that supported us at the time was the good old USA. RIP all my mates
Wow, Brothers In Arms song got me through some dark times during my teen years. I had no family and was being raised in group homes and youth institutions. It was tough trying to be the good kid who goes to school and is supposed to be happy like everyone else. This song kept me grounded and reminded that I am still human, and somewhere out there someone must care. In the end, I cared for me when nobody else did. This song helped me deal with that anger of rejection and abandonment and reminded me that the freedoms I enjoyed were bought by the blood of those who won those hard earned battles so long ago. The calming nature of the song never failed to help me relax as well. I still love this song and enjoy the bittersweet memories it stirs deep inside of me.
I just read your comment and it was like reading my own story of rejection and abandonment. Can I just say that if I had known you,,, I would have cared,,, and do now. - Not that it seems you need it as you have learned greatest skill , to love yourself. Something I have not yet worked out.
Take care. ☺️
@@misswarda78 ❣️awe, I am so sorry that u walked a road similar to mine. My heart goes out to, as does my love. Please know that u are not alone and I hope that in time u will be able to come to terms with your past. I know it’s not and easy thing and it will be a lifelong process. I have been able to turn my experiences into my greatest strength over the years by lending my expertise in helping todays generation of homeless children and teens. I am a court mandated child advocate. As well I have volunteered my expertise working with the addicted and homeless in my city over the years which has been most rewarding. I have played a role in our highlighting the breaks in our Provincial system here in Canada and have spearheaded vital change in how we view and deal with such issues. It has been bittersweet being an adult with absolutely no family to this day however. But I do have great neighbours who are like family to me and I keep few friends who have been like brothers and sisters to me. I have made the most of my situation and have been greatly blessed over the years and have no want for anything material wise. The government who took me from my family and placed me in this horrid situation has formally apologized and I have even received substantial monetary compensation which has allowed me to capitalize in my adult life. Please work your past out, I know it’s not easy. It’s been said that time heals all wounds. That is completely false, but time can however ease that hurt as it does create distance from our childhood allowing us breathing room to take into account everything we experienced where we can begin the healing process. U are in my thoughts and prayers and yes, I would of loved and cared for u should we had known each other in another time, and u have that from me now. U are not alone, u are vital, u are loved 🥰. God bless u dear one! ❣️
@@elvinwhitebuffalo2849 wow, such an inspiring and wonderfully sincere and beautiful comment. Thank you dear soul for taking the time to reach out. Whilst I was not in institutionalised childcare (maybe it would have been better in my situation) I suffered terrible abuse from a narcissistic father who created a terribly dysfunctional family whilst hiding behind the respectability of being a ‘doctor’. I am now completely estranged from my family of origin who denied the abuse and gaslighted me for years. Whether I fly (I’m currently trying to complete my legal training) or fall (suffer with crippling depression) It was/is never enough and all just serves to feed their smear campaigns, scapegoating and ostracism. Of course it has knocked my confidence and I have blamed myself and felt rejected and repulsive for years even though there is a little voice somewhere deep down that always tries to be heard, telling me it’s not ‘just’ and something was terribly wrong.
You are right I need to disentangle my narrative, self differentiate and deal with my past. (Although the abuse has continued until very recently and I have finally made the decision to go ‘no contact’.
I am trying so hard and the music, free counselling, insights, advice and hypnosis on RUclips is a great start. Not to mention the beautiful souls I randomly come across such as yourself. ☺️💕
However, I am terribly isolated as a single mum with three kids and trying to make a new life for myself is so tough in isolation. The Uk doses not offer much in terms of community and English neighbours rarely know each other’s names. The trade off for privacy and nuclear family units is total isolation when the nuclear family breaks down. I firmly believe it takes a community to raise a child and right now,,, it’s me and the dog. 🙂
It also feels like it is all going to the wall over here. The UK is on its knees. Everything I voted against is happening. The economy, our human rights, our tolerance, our union, all under threat and I am surrounded by increasingly nationalistic and right wing morons who think it matters if they have a blue or red passport.
I keep trying, but it would be lovely to enjoy life again. I know that starts with me. I have been looking into Margaret Paul, ‘re-parenting/ self parenting’.
I will keep trying and will keep your inspirational success story in mind.
Thanks again. - Messages like yours restore my faith in humanity. 💕☮️🎶
@@misswarda78 I too am a product of various abuses, including sexual abuse by a so called uncle of a family I was placed with. Justice was never served to this man snd I had to fight in order that my abuse be recognized and acknowledged for what it was. Over the years I have learned the value of forgiving those who have hurt us, blessing those who have cursed us and loving those who despise us. Love overcomes all things, and through love and forgiveness can we find that inner joy that has eluded us. I too have had the privilege of raising three kids myself, albeit cut short to my ex wife’s unfaithfulness but u have had a taste of agape love and am forever grateful. Indeed, take advantage of the system as I did, where I received a full education, counselling and roads to prosper by. In Canada we too are experiencing the dismantlement of our society snd the situation worsens daily. It’s not easy but not entirely impossible either. I am on Facebook and should u like to exchange messages, my name on Facebook and Messenger is Vin White Buffalo. I would love to chat with u for the propose of encouragement and friendship. In the meanwhile, please take care of yourself and your children, God bless and keep u.
Hope you’re doing ok, mate
I struggle with this every time. Was one of my dad's fav songs, which we played at his funeral.
May he rest in peace.
At mine too!!! 😮
may THE LORD protect and guard you.
Oh wow that's so sweet
It’s already included for the ending of my own funerals epitaph 😊
I don't think there's a guitarist out there who can convey so many emotions with his guitar!
David gilmour from Floyd is on a par with him, in my opinion
@@mic7536 Close. But no, in my opinion David Gilmour doesn't have the same range or speed that Mark Knopfler can play with. I like both and other guitarists like Jeff Beck, who emphasized having a feel for what you are playing rather than speed and doing it as fast as possible.
This song is an amazing journey into yourself. Released in 1985... My God, this track is getting more and more current. Beautiful sounds, wise words, an absolute work, a timeless work.
"We're fools to make war
On our brothers in arms"
Nobody but nobody make a guitar cry like this man !
The most mournful saddest guitar in rock. This song recognizes that even the people who survive war don't survive war.
Grew up in the 80's with my Dad listening to Dire Straits and I love their songs until today ❤️ Brothers in Arms gives me goosebumps and watery eyes EVERY time I listen to it 🙏🏼
Mark Knopfler, one of the best guitarists EVER 🤩
His guitar is singing along with him... you will recognize it everywhere 🥰👍🏻
Greetz from Belgium 🇧🇪
Thnaks for the good music from Germany! Brothers in arms- one of the best songs all time from Dire Straits!
This makes me cry EVERY time I hear it... I'm a 69 year old male!!
God bless you brother ✊
@@niazpetkar53 I’m a 68 year old gold star mother and I cry every time too
Have always known this song and adored it, but truth be told: it might be one of the hardest hitting songs of all time when you listen to it after losing a friend or a family member, and you're never really the same after that...
I'm 37 and grew up listening to dire straits cos of my dad, he's 65 now and they're still one of his favorite bands ever. This song is something else. So glad others are now finding these masterpieces!
Your dad has very good taste.👍👍Dire Straits are just one of the greatest bands in the World.❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏Forever
Beautiful Song and amazing band
I love dire straits.. One of the most under rated British bands of all time.. XXX 👋😢✌️👋😘🇬🇧
Not underrated at all
👍Dire Straits 👍Mark Knofler👍🇬🇧 Hi from France
'Brothers in Arms' is No. 30 of the most sold albums of all times (more than 30 Million sold). So not 'underated' 🙂
They aren't underrated infact dire straights is a great band and loved in most countries especially in the uk 🇬🇧
“We're fools to make war
On our brothers in arms”
The last two lines…
Knopfler a master lyricist, musician and instrumentalist. I was your age when Dire Straits were creating this wonderful music and judge them amongst the best of the British bands whose sound has never got old.
Great reactions! Absolute respects to Dire Straights. After hearing this song for the very first time, I went out and immediately purchased the CD. Once back in my car, I put it into my stereo and was magically stunned! I then removed all other CDs and had only the Brothers in Arms one for at least a month!
If I may, I respectfully suggest you listen to Home Free's rendition of this beautiful song. I believe you will be amazed when you also discover they are an A Capella group! It is hard to comprehend what the human voice is capable of... It is truly wonderful how the human spirit can create such beauty (Mark Knofpler) and also those who can continue giving life to it. (Home Free) Good Music is Good Music - no matter the genre, or, the artist.(s) God Bless!
One of the most beautiful songs in the history of mankind.
Fell in love with this song while serving in Desert Storm. Sounds like an anthem for Ukraine today. Semper Fi.
Served in Bosnia,Kosovo,Afghanistan, Iraq Mali and this Song was always with me.
Thx for your service 👍🏻
@@leanderreinke5663 You also.
I cry for Ukraine every day ....
Ukraine dont deserve this song
agree....an anthem for the victims of all wars and atrocities....
The song is wonderfully good, especially in these days of war in Europe. Fine reacting. Oh what a nice lady. Greetings from Norway. 😀
Those of us who have seen war will never stop seeing it in the silence of the night we will always hear the screams,,,,,,,so this is our story for we were soldiers once and young.
Merveilleux Marc Knopfler « Brothers in arms » un véritable chef d’œuvre d’interprétation! 🙏
My uncles last goodbye song as he was laid to rest.. he loved this song so much as he served in the army so had a lot of meaning to him..
Makes me shed a tear every time for him..
Brilliant song ! for me it's a hard song to hear as he was the guy I looked up to..
Do Thin lizzy too they have a great catalogue of songs
By the way the song is about a soldier dying on the battlefield surrounded by his comrads who stsy by his side as he dies
On the 25th anniversary of the Falklands war he re-recorded this song to help raise funds for Falkland war veterans still struggling. The wrote the song how he's farther describe both the Argentinians and British as brothers in arms. The song is anti war and is sometimes played at military funerals
As a American and Navy Veteran I dedicate this to my brothers and sisters that sacrificed their lives for our country
this song live ...is out of this world..but such a beautiful song , nowdays there is less and less talent , time changes, it's true but, classics will be heard in 30 years from today
It's about a dying British soldier. Very heartfelt and sad song but the spirit of it is special.
Scottish actually. He references his home as the Lowlands and in an expanded story about the song, he knows he is near death and is telling his comrades that he will get home before them ....according to celtic mythology the souls of the dead take the low road back home, ahead of the survivors who travel the 'high roads'.
Look up the traditional Scottish ballad - Loch Lomond for further reference.
@@righttoleft7936yes a British soldier and Coldstream quard..
If you've been in the British armed forces you will know despite the banter they are all brothers
I remember working in OSH with three other colleagues who from UK, and receiving news reports on the war this song is based on
Не все поймут! Замечательная тема. Спасибо за реакцию!
LYNYRD SKYNYRD - Free bird. Best guitar solo ever.
You mention this song being like a memorial and honoring soldiers who have died in war, yes. On a more personal level Mark Knopfler wrote a more personal song Piper To The End on the album Get Lucky, for his Uncle Freddie, who died early in WWII as a piper of the Scottish 1st Battalion. An absolutely beautiful song, extremely moving.
There are very few tunes that can tug on the heartstrings like Brothers in Arms can. For me it's up there with Cavatina (also known as the Theme from The Deer Hunter) by John Williams and a song called Tir N´a Noir by a Norwegian band named Vamp (though that one has Norwegian lyrics, so would be difficult for anyone not Norwegian to understand).
Tir n'a Noir ❤❤❤
Through the Barricades, by Spandau Ballet.
I love you guys swaying in the song…love this.
And i still listen to Dire Straits and this song
for us viet vet's said something very deep in our spirit! thank's! .N. 1th cl sgt in viet nam war 1972/73!!
I listen to this song and I think of the Ukrainian army, of these men and women who fight against the Russian ogre....Glory to them. Former of the 16th Chasseurs group, France
TO ALL. MY BROTHER'S IN ARMS IVE LOST OVER THE YEARS .......SAFE JOURNEY
What a special special song this is ❤
Brilliant Band Loved The Review👍
I did cry to this, I've known the song for over 30 years. You should also check out, If This is Goodbye. A song about the people in the planes, in 9/11. And how all the messages they send out were about love, not hate. :)
Now the sun's gone to hell and
The moon's riding high
Let me bid you farewell
Every man has to die
But it's written in the starlight
And every line in your palm
We're fools to make war
On our brothers in arms
Will be on my grave.
I was I guess 19 when I first heard this. Haunting and emotional.
Many years later as I live in poor health it's more of an anthem
God bless dire straits
what really surprise me is that you talk about the lyrics, the videoclip, but not one word about what is really essential: the music!
-We can see a classic scene with this song, on the TV show "Miami Vice" in the 1980's, (in last scene of the episode: 'Out Where the Buses Don't Run').
😢 thankyou very much 😅😊🎉 for your reaction
Songs like this change people permanently.
Ho avuto la lor stessa reazione,tutte le volte che ho riascoltato questo capolavoro 😢
mark just played the weeping guitar
the first time I heard "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits was on an episode of Miami Vice. It gave me goosebumps. The videos done of "Brothers in Arms" lately in honor of Ukraine are quite moving. It's a beautiful song.
I love this song
Best anti war song ever written
listen to the live version from London, 1999
It may have been inspired by Knopfler's father's comments on Falkland conflict (he said both Brits and Argentinians were "Brother's in Arms" and the whole thing was stupid), but there's definite connotations with Palestine and the Palestinian refugees, especially as the Lebanese civil-war was going on a the time
"These mist covered mountains
Are a home now for me
But my home is the lowlands
And always will be
Someday you'll return to
Your valleys and your farms
And you'll no longer burn to be
Brothers in arms "
God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦. Pray for
Peace. 💙💛
La chitarra piange...fantastico.
I respect yous dont pause you comit to the song and listen all the way
It’s a great song but it has a very important message - some people have mentioned the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan - all of which in my opinion were worthless wars where poor boys died for rich men’s glory - that said - the sad part (once again in my personal opinion) is that this song was written about the Battle of the Somme- one of the greatest injustices against all humanity - boys were sent over the trench - they were told to walk and unload their rifles because it was going to be a walk over - hmmmm anything but 60,000 human beings were either killed or maimed in the first hour of the battle - yeah - lions lead by donkeys- shame on them and let’s remember - poor people do not deserve to die to make rich men more wealthy 👍
you should listen to the whole "Brothers in Arms" album. it's got good songs.
You need to watch the live version so you can actually watch him play
girl is cute as hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dire straits Legendarisch!
Sad. N Beautiful Regardless of When this War was referenced...
Eyes ....damn
Early 80's Song. Falkland War ?
live 1988 edition is far better !!!!!!!!!!! magic fingers i love you mark !!
Bumble bee Tuna.
If you want the best version watch Nelson Mendalas birthday concert
You have to listen to the version from the group Home Free.!
Dire straits are Great do some on Pink Floyd
Try the live version for instance Mandela live concert 1988 version
Much better than the studio version 🙂
Reaction music that's the way it is
Home Free did acapella cover you have to watch
Nice reaction and a beautiful Lady💋
transformitive
did you see the waves? full of skulls?`
Супер
I ask you to watch the song of the great Soviet-Russian singer Valery Obodzinsky "Those eyes are opposite
FREE FALESTINE 🇵🇸✊
Sorry folks, but Mark Knopfler was raised in a jewish agnostic family and is by his own words not religious. So no reference to a bible or jesus there.
Unreligious people also are empathic without needing a god.
Well sorry bud, I’m a hard core Christian (of conviction) here, and I’ve just heard this song for the first time tonight here and listened to it Multiple times (and cried a few times while doing so) and NOTHING - let me repeat NOTHING has convinced me that it has ANYTHING WHATSOEVER to do with faith, religion or Christianity. AT ALL.
I can usually sense the sentiment and sometimes meaning behind a song, and this seems to me to simply be Mark’s tribute to those who have fallen in battle (in the Great, and/or 2nd, World War) first & foremost, and then a gentle reminder to not start civil wars in our own countries, with our neighbouring civilians. I could go on somewhat about my feelings regarding the writing - and TONE, of the song, but suffice to say, I did not detect A SHRED of religious sentiments in this piece.. and trust me: if I did I’d be the FIRST to say so!
Anyways have a great day. Just wanted to share my thoughts on this incredible tribute brilliant piece of music by such a legendary band. 👍
Where have you been? this song is probably older than you are?
Luhansk is Ukraine, Donetsk is Ukraine, Zaporizhia is Ukraine, Kherson is Ukraine and Crimea is Ukraine.
True, but this ain't the place for that..
Hello. Watch the new Russian-made films "Granite" and "Tourist". I would like to know your opinion about these films.
god bless white people, they sure do make great music
The gigantic clover laterally skip because sundial expectantly squeak to a gigantic watch. whimsical, tacky tsunami
hello de France il faut regarder le live de 1983 super 😊
Le live 1993 excuse 😊
HOLA,HOLA Y HOLA,,,desde un pequeño pueblo de España.....
Give Leopards to Ukraine !!