In May 2007, Avicii signed on with the Dejfitts Plays label. Then, in 2010, Avicii released the hit song "Seek Bromance", which reached the top 20 in several countries including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Sweden. He also remixed Nadia Ali's classic single "Rapture" for her album Queen of Clubs Trilogy: Onyx Edition. In October 2010, Avicii signed with the European A&R team with EMI Music Publishing.
Avicii released his final album prior his death in 2015 titled "Stories". The LP was his second album to go #1 and spawned the chart-topping "Waiting for Love" as well Top 5 hit singles "For a Better Day" and "Broken Arrows". The single "Pure Grinding" also reached Top 20.
In 2017, Avicii released what was originally meant to be the first EP to a three-part album.
The extended play was named "Avīci (01)" and spawned the #1 Sandro Cavazza-assisted hit "Without You".
Additionally, the Top 3 single "Lonely Together" which featured Rita Ora was also released from the EP.
"Avīci (01)" itself also went #1 and was another smash success for the DJ.
He died on 20 April 2018 in Muscat, Oman, at the age of 28; the manner of his death was identified as suicide, the specific cause and method withheld from the public in accordance with standard media treatment of suicides.
Over a year after his death, on June 6th 2019, a posthumous album titled "TIM" was released. The singles "SOS" (featuring Emanon's Aloe Blacc), "Tough Love (featuring Vargas & Lagola and Agnes) and "Heaven" were released from the LP. The latter song featured vocals from Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin. "SOS" reached a peak at the top of the charts, whilst the two following singles managed to reach the #2 position. The album itself also peaked at #1, making it his third album (fourth counting his 2017 EP "Avīci (01)") to do so.
Friend Of Mine
Avicii Lyrics
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Do you remember we said, "Hello"
And you asked me about my Levi's T-shirt
Said ,"You are a friend of mine"
My, oh my
You must have saved me 'bout a thousand times
I wouldn't be the one I am today
If you hadn't been a friend of mine
I ain't misbehaving, I'm just telling you the truth
Take my love for granted
Yeah, I'd give it all to you
Make me count for something
Yeah, I feel it in my heart
God only knows what I'd have been
If you hadn't been a friend of mine
Hey
I haven't seen around since high school (high school)
How you doing, do you still remember me?
Are you still a friend of mine?
Guess you're still a friend of mine
Guess you're still a friend of mine
Now I see (now I see)
Why I get nervous when you look at me
It's like your eyes are trying to tell me something
That you're more than just a friend of mine
(That you're more than just a friend of mine, oh my)
I ain't misbehaving, I'm just telling you the truth
Take my love for granted
Yeah, I'd give it all to you
Make me count for something
Yeah, I feel it in my heart
God only knows what I'd have been
If you hadn't been a friend of mine
The song "Friend of Mine" by Avicii Vargas & Lagola is a heartwarming tribute to a friend who has made a significant impact in the singer's life. The lyrics open with the memory of their first encounter and how the friend asked about the singer's Levi's t-shirt, establishing the connection they share. The singer then acknowledges the many times their friend has saved them, shaping them into the person they are today. This connection is so strong that the singer credits their friend as the reason they are themself.
The second verse sees the singer meeting their friend for the first time since high school. They inquire if they still remember each other and if they're still a friend of theirs. The singer describes how their friend's gaze makes them nervous, as if there's something deeper they're trying to convey, hinting that their feelings for their friend might be more than platonic. The chorus repeats the idea that they owe everything to their friend and that God only knows who they would've been if they hadn't been a part of their life.
Overall, "Friend of Mine" is a touching tribute to the impact of friendship in someone's life. It highlights how the support of a close friend can create a profound impact on someone's existence and shape them into the person they ultimately become.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Opening statement.
Do you remember we said, "Hello"
Asking if the person remembers their initial greeting.
And you asked me about my Levi's T-shirt
Recalling a specific question asked by the person in the past.
Said ,"You are a friend of mine"
Reminiscing the moment when the person acknowledged the artist as a friend.
My, oh my
Expression of amazement or surprise.
You must have saved me 'bout a thousand times
Grateful acknowledgement of the person's help and support.
I wouldn't be the one I am today
Realization of how the person's influence has shaped the singer's identity.
If you hadn't been a friend of mine
Acknowledgement of the importance of the person's friendship.
I ain't misbehaving, I'm just telling you the truth
Assurance that the artist is being honest.
Take my love for granted
Offering unlimited love and support to the person.
Yeah, I'd give it all to you
Reiterating the openness of the singer to offer all to the person.
Make me count for something
Requesting the person to value the artist's presence and contribution in their life.
Yeah, I feel it in my heart
Expression of a deep emotional connection with the person.
God only knows what I'd have been
Contemplating the possible alternate reality without the person's friendship.
If you hadn't been a friend of mine
Reiteration of the significance of the person's friendship.
Hey
Addressing the person again.
I haven't seen around since high school (high school)
Observing the length of time since they last met in high school.
How you doing, do you still remember me?
Asking if the person still remembers the singer after all these years.
Are you still a friend of mine?
Checking if the person still considers the singer a friend.
Guess you're still a friend of mine
Affirming that the person is still valued as a friend.
Now I see (now I see)
Realizing something that wasn't previously noticed or acknowledged.
Why I get nervous when you look at me
Reflecting on the effect that the person's gaze has on the artist.
It's like your eyes are trying to tell me something
Perceiving an unspoken message in the person's eyes.
That you're more than just a friend of mine
Suggesting that the person's true feelings might go beyond friendship.
(That you're more than just a friend of mine, oh my)
Reiterating the idea that the person might see the singer as more than a friend.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Edmund Andrew Phillips, Michelle Gilliam Phillips, Salem Al Fakir, Tim Bergling, Vincent Fred Pontare
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kingmoney8752
Hey
Do you remember we said, "Hello"?
And you asked me about my Levi's T-shirt
Said, "You are a friend of mine"
My, oh my
You must have saved me about a thousand times
I wouldn't be the one I am today
If you hadn't been a friend of mine
I ain't misbehaving
I'm just telling you the truth
Take my love for granted
Yeah, I'll give it all to you
Made me count for something
Yeah, I feel it in my heart
God only knows what I've been
If you've haven't been a friend of mine
Hey (hey, hey, hey, hey)
I haven't seen you around since high school (high school)
How you doin', do you still remember me?
Are you still a friend of mine?
(Guess you're still a friend of mine)
(Guess you're still a friend of mine)
Now I see (I see)
Why I get nervous when you look at me
It's like your eyes is trying to tell me something
That you're more than just a friend of mine
(That you're more than just a friend of mine, oh my)
I ain't misbehaving
I'm just telling you the truth
Take my love for granted
Yeah, I'll give it all to you
Made me count for something
Yeah, I feel it in my heart
God only knows what I've been
If you've haven't been a friend of mine
@juicelee3392
This song is based on a true story it was written in way that the imagination of the people while listening to it should drive them back to past old memories
But the real story behind this song is Aviciis and Vincent pontare teenage memories
This one is Aviciis
Hey
Do you remember we said, "Hello"
And you asked me about my Levi's T-shirt
Said ,"You are a friend of mine"
My, oh my
You must have saved me 'bout a thousand times
I wouldn't be the one I am today
If you hadn't been a friend of mine
This is Avicii remembering his friend maybe otto knows
Both as a kid were struggling, working together,helping each other where otto knows helped him about a thousand times and saved him maybe he was telling him to not to do drugs,alcohol,smoking that's why still Avicii is remembering him
Vincent pontare part
Hey
I haven't seen around since high school (high school)
How you doing, do you still remember me?
Are you still a friend of mine?
Guess you're still a friend of mine
Guess you're still a friend of mine
Now I see (now I see)
Why I get nervous when you look at me
It's like your eyes are trying to tell me something
That you're more than just a friend of mine
Vincent pontare about his school days where he has a crush on a girl
Shes too likes him but whenever she looks at him he feels nervous or little scared cause of his Shyness but at the end I mean when his school days come to an end he trys hard to purpose her but his shyness holds him back (I haven't seen around since high school) she's already moved on with her life but this dude still remembers her beauty and her charm he still admires her anyway he still accepts the fact that she can't be in his life
@liverthebeaver8565
Don't cry because he's gone, smile because he was here. Rest In Peace, Tim. The music world will always remember you.
@amartyasingh7467
LiveR that's beautiful💙
@abbecfc8373
❤.
@Reeflexx
😁|||😭
@Anurag.Haldkar
https://youtu.be/9NWPfwCJLq0
Watch this
And if you like,
Then your day will go awesome
@qu0b3n66
Didn’t know who he was or that he died
@NONAME-bn7vr
Born as: Tim Bergling
Known as: Avicii
Died as: Legend
@infernosfire_
legends never die
@thatsokey
one of the most creative comments
@xXSoupbubbleXx
*Born as: Tim Lidén
Agree with you! Rest in peace, legend! ❤️
(His mother's last name but changed later on to Bergling)