Relationships
Friendly Fires Lyrics
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Written on a timetable
If you could separate yourself
Oh why do we keep contemplating?
While your other hearts a-sleeping
Say your goodbyes
Oooohh
A ticking on your pocket watch
If you could break off from the chink and
Oh, woooo
Say your goodbyes
Say your goodbye
Say your goodbyes!
Give it up
It's time to leave
And I'm on the way
To start again girl
No stopping me
No stopping me, no
Give it up
It's time to leave
And I'm on the way
To start again girl
No stopping me
No stopping me, no
If you could have relationships
And end them with a simple handshake
If you could tear yourself away
'Cause no one's lonely having fun girl
A mass of bodies keep you company
Say your goodbyes
Oh, if you could have relationships
A ticking on your pocket watch
If you could break off from the chick and
Oh! Wooo
Say your goodbyes
Say your goodbyes
Say your goodbyes!
Give it up
It's time to leave
And I'm on the way
To start again girl
No stopping me
No stopping me, no
Give it up
It's time to leave
And I'm on the way
To start again girl
No stopping me
No stopping me, no
Give it up
It's time to leave
Give it up
It's time to leave
Ohh wooo
Give it up
It's time to leave
And I'm on the way
To start again girl
No stopping me
No stopping me, no
Give it up
It's time to leave
And I'm on the way
To start again girl
No stopping me
No stopping me, no
If you could have relationships
And end them with a simple handshake
Would you?
If you could have relationships
And end them with a simple hand shake
Would you?
Would you?
The lyrics of "Relationships" by Friendly Fires touch on the concept of relationships and the difficulty of letting go. The singer contemplates the idea of having relationships that are predetermined and have a set timeframe, as if they were written on a timetable. They question why they continue to contemplate and struggle with ending relationships when the other person seems content to move on.
The song suggests that if relationships could be easily separated, like a simple handshake, then one could let go without feeling lonely or missing out on fun. The lyrics emphasize the idea that being in a group, surrounded by other people, can provide a sense of comfort and prevent feelings of loneliness.
The repetition of the phrase "Say your goodbyes" suggests that there is a need to end relationships and move on, implying that holding onto something that has ended is futile. The lyrics also express a sense of determination and freedom in starting anew, with the singer stating that nothing will stop them from moving forward.
Overall, the song explores the complexities of relationships, the struggle of letting go, and the idea of finding independence and starting fresh.
Line by Line Meaning
If you could have relationships
If you had the ability to control and define your relationships
Written on a timetable
Dictated by a set schedule or timeline
If you could separate yourself
If you could detach yourself emotionally
Oh why do we keep contemplating?
Why do we continue to think about it?
While your other hearts a-sleeping
While the other person in the relationship is unaware or not fully invested
Say your goodbyes
Prepare to let go
If you could have relationships
If you had control over your romantic connections
A ticking on your pocket watch
A constant reminder of time passing
If you could break off from the chink and
If you could break free from the constraints and limitations
Oh!
Expressing surprise or frustration
Say your goodbyes
Prepare to say farewell
Say your goodbyes
Prepare to say farewell
Say your goodbyes!
Strongly emphasize the need to say farewell
Give it up
Let go and move on
It's time to leave
The moment has come to depart
And I'm on the way
I am heading towards
To start again girl
To begin anew
No stopping me
Nothing can hinder or prevent me
No stopping me, no
There is nothing that can impede me
If you could have relationships
If you had control over your romantic connections
And end them with a simple handshake
And conclude them with a casual and detached gesture
'Cause no one's lonely having fun girl
Because when you are having fun and enjoying life, you do not feel alone
A mass of bodies keep you company
Surrounded by a crowd, finding solace in the presence of others
Oh, if you could have relationships
Oh, if only you had control over your romantic connections
A ticking on your pocket watch
A constant reminder of time passing
If you could break off from the chick and
If you could detach yourself from the person you're involved with
Oh! Wooo
Expressing surprise or frustration
Say your goodbyes
Prepare to say farewell
Say your goodbyes
Prepare to say farewell
Say your goodbyes!
Strongly emphasize the need to say farewell
Give it up
Let go and move on
It's time to leave
The moment has come to depart
Give it up
Let go and move on
It's time to leave
The moment has come to depart
Ohh wooo
Expressing surprise or frustration
Give it up
Let go and move on
It's time to leave
The moment has come to depart
And I'm on the way
I am heading towards
To start again girl
To begin anew
No stopping me
Nothing can hinder or prevent me
No stopping me, no
There is nothing that can impede me
Give it up
Let go and move on
It's time to leave
The moment has come to depart
And I'm on the way
I am heading towards
To start again girl
To begin anew
No stopping me
Nothing can hinder or prevent me
No stopping me, no
There is nothing that can impede me
If you could have relationships
If you had control over your romantic connections
And end them with a simple handshake
And conclude them with a casual and detached gesture
Would you?
Would you do it?
If you could have relationships
If you had control over your romantic connections
And end them with a simple hand shake
And conclude them with a casual and detached gesture
Would you?
Would you do it?
Would you?
Would you do it?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDWARD JOHN FREDERICK GIBSON, EDWARD DAVID HUW MACFARLANE, JACK BARNABY SAVIDGE
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