Friend Called Fred
[spunge] Lyrics


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I think I'm going slightly mad
It might be all the dreams I've had
It could be all the things I've seen
All the things I wish I'd been
I'd like to introduce you
My friend called Fred, you got one too
He's the guy who tells you what to do
He's the one who knows better than you

I kinda find it hard to sleep
So I try my hand at counting sheep
But all I got was repetition
You can't get to sleep by doing addition
My friend called Fred is always right
He gets the last word every night
But now that really is a pain
'Cause what he says is all the same

My imaginary friend
Many's the time I wanna kill ya
Know I shouldn'y moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone

My friend called Fred is never bored
He just steals what he can't afford
And no he never gets the blame
'Cause he just uses a false name
Look at this guy who's stood by me
It's obvious he's out his tree




He's acting like a crazy man
But I think that's part of the pl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of [spunge]'s song "Friend Called Fred" may appear to be about an imaginary friend named Fred, but upon closer inspection, it is a reflection on the internal battle between one's conscious and subconscious mind. The first stanza sets the stage for the song, with the singer admitting to feeling like he is "going slightly mad" because of the dreams he's had and the things he's seen. He then introduces his imaginary friend, Fred, who seems to have control over his decision-making. In the second verse, the singer struggles to sleep and turns to counting sheep, but repeating the same action only makes him feel more awake. He reveals that Fred is always right and gets the last word, but what he says is always the same, indicating the limitations of the subconscious mind.


The final verse shows the singer attempting to rationalize Fred's behavior, describing him as a "crazy man," while also acknowledging that his friend has the power to make bad decisions without consequence. Ultimately, the singer seems resigned to his friendship with Fred, admitting that while he may want to "kill" him, his friend is always there when he wants to be alone. The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the struggle between one's conscious and subconscious thoughts, with Fred representing the latter, and the singer acknowledging the complexities of the human mind.


Line by Line Meaning

I think I'm going slightly mad
I am feeling like I'm losing my mind.


It might be all the dreams I've had
I think my dreams might be driving me crazy.


It could be all the things I've seen
Perhaps all the things I have witnessed have hurt me.


All the things I wish I'd been
I am sad about the things I wanted to experience but couldn't.


I'd like to introduce you
I want you to meet my friend.


My friend called Fred, you got one too
Do you have an imaginary friend like mine named Fred?


He's the guy who tells you what to do
Fred is the one who instructs me on what to do.


He's the one who knows better than you
Fred is always right, even more than I am.


I kinda find it hard to sleep
I have difficulty falling asleep sometimes.


So I try my hand at counting sheep
I attempt to count sheep to aid me in sleeping.


But all I got was repetition
All I get is the same thing over and over again.


You can't get to sleep by doing addition
Simply counting won't help me drift off.


My friend called Fred is always right
I follow Fred's advice, as he is always correct.


He gets the last word every night
Fred always has the final say, even when I'm sleeping.


But now that really is a pain
This becomes bothersome because he repeats himself.


'Cause what he says is all the same
He always says the same things, with no variation.


My imaginary friend
Fred is a figment of my imagination.


Many's the time I wanna kill ya
I sometimes feel like I want to get rid of Fred.


Know I shouldn'y moan
I shouldn't complain, but sometimes I do.


But you're always there when I wanna be alone
Fred is always a comfort when I want to be solitary.


My friend called Fred is never bored
Fred always has something to do or entertain himself.


He just steals what he can't afford
Fred takes things he can't purchase.


And no he never gets the blame
Fred never has to face the consequences of his actions.


'Cause he just uses a false name
Fred doesn't have to worry about being connected to his crimes because of his fake name.


Look at this guy who's stood by me
This person standing next to me is acting strangely.


It's obvious he's out his tree
He's clearly not in his right mind.


He's acting like a crazy man
His behavior is erratic and not normal.


But I think that's part of the plan
I think acting crazy is part of his personality or intentions.




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disheveled

I think I'm going slightly mad
It might be all the dreams I've had
It could be all the the things I've seen
All of the things I wish I'd been
I'd like to introduce to you
My friend called Fred
You got one too
He's the guy who tells you what to do
He's the one who knows better than you
I kind of find it hard to sleep
So I tried my hand at counting sheep
But all I got was repetition
Can't get to sleep I do addition
My friend called Fred is always right
He has the last word every night
But now that really is a pain
'Cause what he says is all the same

My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya

No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone
My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone

My friend called Fred is never bored
He just steals what he can't afford
And no he never gets the blame
'Cause he just uses a false name
Look at this guy who's stood by me
It's obvious he's out of his tree
He's acting like a crazy man
But I think that's part of the plan

My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone

My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone



I think I'm going slightly mad
It might be all the dreams I've had
It could be all the the things I've seen
All of the things I wish I'd been
I'd like to introduce to you
My friend called Fred
You got one too
He's the guy who tells you what to do
He's the one who knows better than you
My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya

No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone


My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan

But you're always there when I wanna be alone


My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone

My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone
My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone
My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone



All comments from YouTube:

James H

Its starting to feel like summer, and this song is the perfect way to kick it off

disheveled

I think I'm going slightly mad
It might be all the dreams I've had
It could be all the the things I've seen
All of the things I wish I'd been
I'd like to introduce to you
My friend called Fred
You got one too
He's the guy who tells you what to do
He's the one who knows better than you
I kind of find it hard to sleep
So I tried my hand at counting sheep
But all I got was repetition
Can't get to sleep I do addition
My friend called Fred is always right
He has the last word every night
But now that really is a pain
'Cause what he says is all the same

My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya

No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone
My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone

My friend called Fred is never bored
He just steals what he can't afford
And no he never gets the blame
'Cause he just uses a false name
Look at this guy who's stood by me
It's obvious he's out of his tree
He's acting like a crazy man
But I think that's part of the plan

My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone

My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone



I think I'm going slightly mad
It might be all the dreams I've had
It could be all the the things I've seen
All of the things I wish I'd been
I'd like to introduce to you
My friend called Fred
You got one too
He's the guy who tells you what to do
He's the one who knows better than you
My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya

No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone


My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan

But you're always there when I wanna be alone


My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone

My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone
My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone
My imaginary friend, many's the time I wanna kill ya
No I shouldn't really moan
But you're always there when I wanna be alone

Jessica Howkins

Id like to introduce to you, my friend called Fred, you got one too!

Sky High And Free

Ah love this song alot :) Makes me feel fluffy T_T

ben varley

this band is the sort of band you should buy there c.d

gary blewitt

This takes me back to 1998!

Psy1402

Favourite [spunge] song ever.

josh Elwood

man this tune take me back

James Louth

class

punk rock Michelle

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