Though I've never met you and we've spoke not a word

I'll never forget you through the stories that I've heard

For you, unknown brother, my baby's mother's in pain

'Cause your soul is in heaven but your memory remains



Unknown, unknown brother

I'll meet you someday

Unknown, unknown brother

We'll walk through fields where children play



Your eyes shined bright when you were a kid

Your sisters loved you and all that you did

Big brother, big brother, don't worry a bit

Your flame has not faded since the day it was lit



Your life was joy, your mama's only boy

And when the skies are blue, big brother, they're blue for you



We'll smile like pictures of you as a boy

Before you retired to heavenly joy



Unknown, unknown brother

I'll meet you someday

Unknown, unknown brother

We'll walk through fields where children play