The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where?
Who knows where?
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
So on we go
His welfare is my concern
No burden is he to bear
We'll get there
For I know
He would not encumber me
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
If I'm laden at all
I'm laden with sadness
That everyone's heart
Isn't filled with the gladness
Of love for one another
It's a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we're on the way to there
Why not share?
And the load
Doesn't weigh me down at all
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
He's my brother
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
What does encumber mean.
Encumber means to burden or weigh down someone or something with difficulties, obstacles, or problems. In the context of the lyrics, it means that the narrator's brother does not cause any difficulties or hindrances for them, emphasizing their willingness to support and carry the burden for their brother.
My story has a young 6 year old who loses his mother and father at the age of 5 and six father first the mother. After that he lives amongst his different brothers, his uncle being king.
I'm sorry to hear about the loss experienced by the young child in your story. It sounds like he goes through a challenging situation where he loses both his parents at a young age. Living with his different brothers and his uncle, who is a king, suggests that he may find support and a sense of family within his extended relatives. This could potentially bring different dynamics and opportunities for growth and development in the story.
The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where?
Who knows where?
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
So on we go
His welfare is my concern
No burden is he to bear
We'll get there
For I know
He would not encumber me
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
If I'm laden at all
I'm laden with sadness
That everyone's heart
Isn't filled with the gladness
Of love for one another
It's a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we're on the way to there
Why not share?
And the load
Doesn't weigh me down at all
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
He's my brother
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
My story has a young 6 year old who loses his mother and father at the age of 5 and six father first the mother. After that he lives amongst his different brothers, his uncle being king. But his only sister dies then one by one his brothers begin to die. At the age of fourteen when he is living with his uncle after going from place to place living with different brothers of his, he only has three left at fourteen.
I'm sorry to hear about the tragic events that occur in your story. Losing parents at such a young age and experiencing the deaths of siblings can be incredibly difficult for the young protagonist to endure. It seems that the young child has been through a lot of loss and instability in their life, having to move from place to place and rely on different brothers for support.
Living with their uncle, who is a king, adds an interesting dynamic to the story. It suggests that there may be a power imbalance or potential for the young child to inherit some kind of responsibility or position within the kingdom in the future.
The ongoing theme of support and brotherhood from the lyrics can resonate in this story as well. Despite the hardships faced by the young child, their remaining brothers can provide a source of strength and unity. It may also explore the larger theme of resilience and the ability to carry the weight of others, emphasizing the importance of familial bonds and support.