1. a rock ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists and bands with the name 'Aslan':
1. a rock band from Ireland.
2. a progressive British folk band from England.
3. the first incarnation of the band Psychotic Waltz.
4. the Kurdish singer Hozan Aslan (means 'Singer Aslan').
5. the Kurdish artist Mikail Aslan.
6. the Kurdish musician Ahmet Aslan.
1) The first is Aslan, is a a rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Formed in the mid-late 80's. The band features Christy Dignam (Vocals), Joe Jewel (Guitar), Tony McGuinness (Bass), Billy McGuinness (Harmonica, Keyboards, Percussion, Guitar) and Alan Downey (drums). Over the course of their career Aslan have played many different styles of music, ranging from pop, acoustic rock, rock etc. The band are also known as one of the hardest working bands in Ireland, playing (generally) at least one gig a week.
The band has released 5 studio albums (Feel no Shame, Goodbye Charlie Moonhead, Here comes Lucy Jones, Waiting for this madness to end, and For Some Strange Reason) 2 live albums (Made in Dublin, and Live at the Olympia), 1 greatest hits collection (Shame about Lucy Moonhead), 1 DVD (Made in Dublin) and a Platinum collection which contained all their singles, b-sides, and other rare tracks. The band have also done duets with popular artists like Sinéad O'Connor (Up in Arms, She's So Beautiful). Currently the band is working on their 5th studio album, they have already tried out several songs live including "Are these the best days of my life?"
2) The second band with this name is a progressive British folk band from Leicestershire, England and consists of three girls and three guys. Their fragile vocals, acoustic guitars, autoharp, flute, recorder, glockenspiel and percussion all work together to create a sincere beauty and charm. The music sometimes reflects the style of old-time traditional English folk, even on their self-composed songs. They are also in some ways reminiscent of Parchment’s best moments, minus the electric components, resulting in a warm acoustic sound. There are two albums by them to date, one being Paws For Thought (1976) & Second Helpings (1977)
3) The third band was the first incarnation of the band Psychotic Waltz under the name Aslan, after a character in the novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. With money earned from local shows and T-shirt sales, they recorded a self-titled demo tape in 1986. After discovering another band with the same name, they changed theirs to Psychotic Waltz and recorded a new four-song demo in 1988.
Friend
Aslan Lyrics
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Four point one straight to your head
Put on your makeup
So we can pretend
It's much too late, it's gone too far
You take the house, I'll take the car
As for the children
I used to think you were my friend
I may not talk to you again
It's sad to think that it's the end
I need some time
Terry trembles in your arms
Needs to know just who you are
Needs to feel
He didn't tear us apart
I used to think you were my friend
I may not talk to you again
It's sad to think that it's the end
I need some time
Time
Can't believe what we've become
To feel so much and then feel numb
PUT ON YOUR MAKEUP
I used to think you were my friend
I may not talk to you again
It's sad to think that it's the end
I used to think you were my friend
I may not talk to you again
So sad to think that it's the end
I may not talk to you again
I used to think you were my friend
I may not talk to you again
So sad to think that it's the end
The lyrics to Aslan's song "Friend" tell a story of lost friendship and betrayal. The singer is shocked by something his friend has said or done and is trying to make sense of what has happened. The lines, "can't believe what you just said, four point one straight to your head," suggest that the friend has done something drastic or hurtful. The singer then urges the friend to "put on your makeup so we can pretend," which implies that the friend is trying to hide something or put on a facade.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that things have gone too far and the two former friends are beyond reconciliation. The singer is heartbroken by the turn of events and needs time to process and heal. The lines, "it's sad to think that it's the end, I need some time," show the singer's emotional pain and desire for space. The song also references a child named Terry who is affected by the situation, further highlighting the gravity of the situation.
Overall, "Friend" is a moving and powerful song about the consequences of betrayal and the pain of losing a valued friendship. The lyrics are raw and emotional, and the song's melody and instrumentation help to underscore the complex emotions at play.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't believe what you just said
I am in disbelief of the words that just left your mouth.
Four point one straight to your head
Your words hit hard and affect me deeply.
Put on your makeup
Cover up the hurt and pretend that everything is okay.
So we can pretend
We both know the truth but let's pretend that everything is fine.
It's much too late, it's gone too far
We have reached a point of no return and it's too late to fix things.
You take the house, I'll take the car
We need to divide our belongings as we are going our separate ways.
As for the children
Our kids have been affected by our situation.
They don't know who you are
Our actions have caused confusion and pain for our children.
Terry trembles in your arms
Our child Terry is scared and seeking comfort from you.
Needs to know just who you are
Our child Terry is confused and needs reassurance about your intentions.
Needs to feel
Our child Terry needs emotional support in this difficult time.
He didn't tear us apart
Our child Terry is not responsible for the breakdown of our relationship.
I used to think you were my friend
I once believed that we had a genuine friendship.
I may not talk to you again
Our relationship has been damaged to the point where we may not speak again.
It's sad to think that it's the end
The realization that our relationship is over is a source of sadness for me.
Time
I need time to process my feelings and move on from this relationship.
Can't believe what we've become
I am saddened by how our relationship has deteriorated over time.
To feel so much and then feel numb
The emotional pain of our situation has left me feeling numb.
PUT ON YOUR MAKEUP
A repeated reminder to hide the pain and pretend that everything is okay.
So sad to think that it's the end
The realization that our relationship is over is a source of sadness and sorrow.
Contributed by Declan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.