Anything Box is an electronica/synthpop musical group based in Los Angeles.… Read Full Bio ↴Anything Box is an electronica/synthpop musical group based in Los Angeles. It is made of musicians Claude S., Dania Morales, and Paul Rijnders. They are known primarily for their 1990 hit song "Living in Oblivion" from the popular album 'Peace', which was released through Epic Records.

After acrimonious fighting with that label and changing music times, the group broke off and has since released multiple independent albums to a devoted following of synthpop fans. They've also incorporated more industrial and techno influences. 1990's 'Peace' was notably followed up by 1993's 'Hope'.

As time went on, their music has received some critical acclaim. Their 2001 album 'Worth, which was recorded in 1991 but released later for legal reasons, is named by Allmusic as "one of the most beautifully dark synth-pop albums ever made." The band garnered attention for releasing a free EP entirely in MP3 format in 2003 as well.

Their official site is www.anythingbox.com, which contains several free song downloads. They also have an active MySpace page at www.myspace.com/anythingbox.

These titles are all available on iTunes digitally as stated, or on CD:
Elektrodelica (iTunes)
Hope V3(iTunes)
Worth V2 (iTunes + CdBaby.com)
Peace(iTunes + Most Retail Stores)
Recovered 1993-1995 (iTunes + CDBaby.com)
The Universe Is Expanding (iTunes)
The Effects of Stereo TV (iTunes + CDBaby.com)
100% Air-Friendly Groove Pak (iTunes + CDBaby.com)
The Diary 'Page One'(iTunes)
The Diary 'Separate'(iTunes + CDBaby.com)

Best Friend
Anything Box Lyrics

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He's my best friend, best of all best friends
Do you have a best friend too?
It tickles in my tummy, he's so yummy yummy
Hey, you should get a best friend too!
Hello, baby, can I see a smile
I'm going to a party and it's gonna be wild
Can I come, I'm sitting alone
No Friends are never alone

Maybe some pretty girls are in your world
Excuse me, I could also be girl
Lately, everyone is making fun
Na na na na...
He's my best friend, best of all best friends
Do you have a best friend too?
It tickles in my tummy, he's so yummy yummy
Hey, you should get a best friend too!
My best friend!
Aloha baby, let's go to the beach
Yeah, girls in bikini are waiting for me
But I was hoping for a summer-romance
So why can't you take a chance
Maybe some pretty girls are in your world
Excuse me, I could also be girl
Lately, everyone is making fun
Na na na na...
He's my best friend, best of all best friends
Do you have a best friend too?
It tickles in my tummy, he's so yummy yummy
Hey, you should get a best friend too!
My best friend!
Maybe some pretty girls are in your world
Excuse me, I could also be girl
Lately, everyone is making fun
Let's get this party on,
Hit me with lazer gun
Ooooh-whooa-whooa
Come on boys!
Hoo ha, hoo ha!
Ooooh-whooa-whooa
You should get a best friend too!
Ooooh-whooa-whooa
Come on boys!
Hoo ha, hoo ha!
Ooooh-whooa-whooa
You should get a best friend too!
He's my best friend, best of all best friends
Do you have a best friend too?
It tickles in my tummy, he's so yummy yummy

Hey, you should get a best friend too!
My best friend!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Best Friend" by Anything Box are about the importance of having a close friend. The singer talks about his own best friend, who he describes as the "best of all best friends." He then asks the listener if they have a best friend too, suggesting that having such a friend is important and rewarding.

The singer goes on to describe how his relationship with his best friend makes him feel. He says that being around his friend tickles his tummy and describes his friend as "yummy yummy." He then invites the listener to get a best friend too, suggesting that doing so will bring them similar joy.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of loneliness and social isolation. The singer suggests that even if you don't have any other friends, having a best friend is enough. He says that "friends are never alone" and urges the listener to take a chance and find a best friend of their own.

Overall, the lyrics of "Best Friend" are simple but effective. They convey the idea that having a close friend is important, and that such a relationship can bring about feelings of joy, comfort, and belonging.

Line by Line Meaning

He's my best friend, best of all best friends
I have a companion who is better than all other friends

Do you have a best friend too?
Do you also have a close friend who is better than all others?

It tickles in my tummy, he's so yummy yummy
I have a happy feeling inside when I think about spending time with my best friend

Hey, you should get a best friend too!
It would be a good idea for you to find a close friend like mine

Hello, baby, can I see a smile
Hello, would you please smile for me?

I'm going to a party and it's gonna be wild
I'm going to a lively event

Can I come, I'm sitting alone
Can I join you because I am lonely by myself?

No Friends are never alone
People with friends are never lonely

Maybe some pretty girls are in your world
Perhaps attractive women are present in your surroundings

Excuse me, I could also be girl
Excuse me, I am a girl as well

Lately, everyone is making fun
Recently, people have been mocking me