The band began as a lowly seedling of inspiration. “Good music, good people.” One became six, a collective of musicians by trade, lovers by spirit. Inspired by a life worth living, the Fam and Pals remained rooted with three ambitions in heart, mind, and soul: the people, the music, the memories. The reflection represented by blend of earnest folk rock and a communal spirit pouring a collective heart into something bigger than itself.
Amadeus
Family and Friends Lyrics
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Love without heartbreak
Perspective for reflection's sake
When we were young
Forever seemed the longest time
To our naive tongues and the trust in our hope filled eyes
For all my days
All my days
Now that I've got your love I wont let it go to waste
Time once told me we're scared the most
Of those things we can't control, or know
Or understand
A folly of our own
That we dwell on our mistakes
The chances we're too afraid to take, they take their toll
But indolence won't save your soul
And indifference your choice, you know
So marry me,
In your mother's maiden white
And your father's eyes blue as the southern skies
That when I die (when I die)
When I'm dead and gone (life goes on)
Return to the dust and dirt where I belong
I pray my love will linger on
I pray my love will linger on
For all my days
All my days
Now that I've got your love I won't let it go to waste
For all my days
All of my days
No life or loveleft to waste
Come time I meet my resting place
Hearts like these
Love like this
The stars aligned in the sky insist
Love of mine
Stay the night
So long as the loving is left in your eyes
As for the love in your heart
(Just let it out, let it out)
As for the love in your heart
(Jus tlet me in)
The lyrics of Family and Friends's song Amadeus explore various themes such as the passage of time, love, reflection, fear, and death. The song begins with the profound realization that pain and pleasure are interconnected, and one cannot know one without the other. The lyrics suggest that the experiences of heartbreak and pain offer perspective for reflection's sake, making one appreciate the value of love even more. The singer acknowledges the naivety of youth and the hope-filled eyes that once believed forever was the longest time. However, with the passage of time, comes the understanding that love is precious, and once gained, it should not be wasted.
The song then delves into the idea that humans are most frightened by the things they cannot control, understand, or know. It suggests that dwelling on past mistakes and missed chances only takes a toll, and indifference is not a choice that saves one's soul. The singer then goes on to profess their love and desire to marry the object of their affection. They describe the wedding scene vividly, suggesting that even after their death, they hope their love will linger on. The song ends with the plea for love to be expressed and not kept inside. The singer wants to be let in to experience the love of the person being addressed fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Time told me you can't know pleasure without pain
Life has a balance, and for every good thing, there is an equal bad thing that will happen
Love without heartbreak
Love is often accompanied by pain
Perspective for reflection's sake
Taking a step back and looking at a situation from a different angle can be beneficial
When we were young
Referring back to a time of innocence and naivety
Forever seemed the longest time
As children, we had a different view of time, and it felt like things would last forever
To our naive tongues and the trust in our hope-filled eyes
We had a sense of optimism and hope for the future
Now that I've got your love I wont let it go to waste
The value of love and the commitment to cherish it
Time once told me we're scared the most
Fear of the unknown is a powerful emotion
Of those things we can't control, or know
Uncertainty and unpredictability can be challenging to handle
Or understand
Lack of clarity can cause confusion or distress
A folly of our own
Our mistakes are unique to us, and we have to take responsibility for them
That we dwell on our mistakes
We often focus too much on our errors instead of learning from them and moving forward
The chances we're too afraid to take, they take their toll
Not taking risks can lead to missed opportunities and regret
But indolence won't save your soul
Laziness or apathy will not bring fulfilment
And indifference your choice, you know
Choosing not to care can have consequences
So marry me
An expression of love and commitment
In your mother's maiden white
A reference to a traditional wedding custom of wearing white
And your father's eyes blue as the southern skies
Describing the physical characteristics of a loved one
When I die (when I die)
Acknowledging mortality
When I'm dead and gone (life goes on)
Life continues after death
Return to the dust and dirt where I belong
A reminder that life is temporary and we will all return to the earth
I pray my love will linger on
Expressing the desire for love to survive beyond death
No life or love left to waste
Ensuring that time is not wasted and used fully
Come time I meet my resting place
Accepting death as an inevitable part of life
Hearts like these
Referring to the nature of the heart
Love like this
The intensity and strength of a particular kind of love
The stars aligned in the sky insist
An allusion to fate or destiny
Love of mine
An expression of affection
Stay the night
Asking a loved one to spend time together
So long as the loving is left in your eyes
The importance of a genuine expression of love
As for the love in your heart (Just let it out, let it out)
Encouraging someone to express their feelings
As for the love in your heart (Just let me in)
Asking for someone's love and affection
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