Brother My Cup Is Empty Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

On this page, discover the full lyrics of the song "Brother My Cup Is Empty" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Lyrxo.com offers the most comprehensive and accurate lyrics, helping you connect with the music you love on a deeper level. Ideal for dedicated fans and anyone who appreciates quality music.

[Chorus]
Brother, my cup is empty and I haven't got a penny
For to buy no more whiskey, I have to go home
Oh brother, my cup is empty and I haven't got a penny
For to buy no more whiskey, I have to go home

[Verse 1]
I am the captain of my pain
'Tis the bit, the bridle and the thrashing cane
The stirrup, the harness, and the whipping mane
The pickled eye and the shrinking brain
Brother, buy me one more drink, explain the nature of my pain, yeah
Let me tell you once again, I am the captain of my pain

[Chorus]
Brother, my cup is empty and I haven't got a penny
For to buy no more whiskey, I have to go home

[Verse 2]
I cannot blame it all on her, to blame her all would be a lie
For many a night I lay awake and wished that I could watch her die
See her accusing finger spurt, see flies swarm her hateful eye
To watch her groaning in the dirt, see her clicking tongue crack dry
Brother, buy me one more drink, one more drink and then goodbye
And do not mock me when I say let's drink one more before I die

Previous Lyric Next Lyric