"He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. [12] In addition, "Hey Brother" peaked at the top of the UK Dance Chart. Avicii's Family Insinuates Cause of Death Was Suicide: 'He Could Not Go on Any Longer' | Culture. When the scene flashes forward, the older brother is sent to war, from which he does not return. At the time, he said he was suffering from health problems. American bluegrass singer Dan Tyminski provides vocals for the track. 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Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Clear Channel, Avicii's Family Finally Speaks After DJ's Death, Avicii: Everything We Know About The DJ's Death So Far, What Avicii Songs 'Wake Me Up' and 'Hey Brother' Mean. "Hey Brother" sees Avicii giving his brother advice.[3]. [9] The video was released as part of "Channel 4", a project by Avicii which had several songs from his True (Avicii by Avicii) album made into music videos by various YouTube filmmakers and animators, which included Joe Penna, Keshen8, and YoMama, as well as Cartoon Hangover. The DJ's publicist confirmed his death Friday. The video was directed by Nick Fung and Nate Olson and features clips from the Cartoon Hangover web-series Bravest Warriors. When he stopped touring, he wanted to find a balance in life to be happy and be able to do what he loved most – music. "Two autopsies were carried out, one yesterday and one today and we absolutely confirmed that there is no criminal suspicion in the death," a law enforcement source told AFP. In the United Kingdom, after climbing for several weeks, "Hey Brother" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart on 15 December 2013 ― for the week ending dated 21 December 2013 ― being held off the top spot by Lily Allen's cover of "Somewhere Only We Know". In the statement, his family addressed when the DJ stopped performing in 2016. Avicii was inspired for this song from the movie "Brother, Where Art Thou?" Hey Brother by Avicii song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position It was written by Avicii, Ash Pournouri, Salem Al Fakir, Vincent Pontare and Veronica Maggio. "Hey Brother" is a dance song by Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii from his debut studio album, True (2013). Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. Tim, you will forever be loved and sadly missed. On the day of his death, The Washington Post wrote an article citing song meaninghey brother is a really good song to listen to but along it also has a really strong meaning.in the song its describing things in life its saying not to give up hey brother do you still believe in one another meaning do you believe in everyone aound you hey sister do you still believe in love meaning is your heart still open to love. In the United States, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 77 in December 2013. The song spent a total of six weeks at the top spot on the UK Dance Chart, ended by "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne. Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight.