Ballads of the Cliché are a indie pop collective from Jakarta, Indonesia. T… Read Full Bio ↴Ballads of the Cliché are a indie pop collective from Jakarta, Indonesia. The band was founded back in 1998 when five old fellas reunited by their common interest in music. They are Kurniawan Bambang, Frederick R. Tobing, Ferry Hardianto, Dimas Ario and Bobby Alvianto. The band became an seven-pieced band since 2006, when they decided to make their long-served additional musicians, Zennis Arrochman, Ninatika Trimurti as their permanent member and recorded their long awaited debut album.

So far, the band has released four self released EPs:
- Hey Smiley! EP (2004)
- Snapshot of Serenity EP (2005)
- Love Parade EP (2006)
- Feel Free to Feel Lost EP (2007)
- Evergreen LP (2007)
- Old Friend EP (2008)

They also joined a monumental compilation called OST. Catatan Akhir Sekolah, released by Indonesia’s leading independent recording label, FFWD Records.

The debut album Evergreen, was finally released in August 2007.

Ballads of the Cliché’s music lies between perfect combinations of world’s pop tunes like Belle and Sebastian, Nick Drake, Burt Bacharach and Donovan.

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Friend's Guide
Ballads Of The Cliché Lyrics

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I wish I could take your heart
And you will be my friend
There's nothing more
I wish I could make you happy
With all the things I gave
Would you be my friend?
All my money you can take
It's doesn't matter to me

As long as you're happy
But why it's seems like you don't care
For me with all my love
I give you my heart
Why don't you realize that you can't buy my heart and had me as your friend?
As long as you wanted to
Don't give me all the things I liked because it's making me so blind
And I can't see your heart
So truly
I need someone who really care
And won't go away
Just stay with me
I am afraid of being lonely
I need you by my side
Don't leave me here
All my money you can take
It's doesn't matter to me
As long as you're happy
But why it's seems like you don't care for me with all my love
I give you my heart
Why don't you realize that you can't buy my heart and had me as your friend?
As long as you wanted to
Don't give me all the things I liked because it's making me so blind
And I can't see your heart
So truly
Why don't you realize that you can't buy my heart and had me as your friend?
As long as you wanted to
Don't give me all the things I liked because it's making me so blind
And I can't see your heart
So truly
Why don't you realize that you can't buy my heart and had me as your friend?
As long as you wanted to
Don't give me all the things I liked because it's making me so blind
And I can't see your heart
So truly
And I can't see your heart
So truly

How can i see your heart
So truly

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ballads of the Cliché's song "Friend's Guide" speak of a desire for true friendship, despite the singer's material possessions. They wish they could make their friend happy with gifts, and even offer all their money, but realize that these things cannot buy genuine companionship. The singer implores their friend to show that they care, to stay by their side and not leave them lonely. They emphasize the need for true connection and understanding, rather than material things that only serve to blind them.

The song highlights the importance of genuine relationships, reminding listeners that material possessions are not a substitute for true friendship. It emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding in relationships, and the value of being there for one another through difficult times. Furthermore, the song suggests that overlooking true companionship for material possessions can be detrimental and preventing one from seeing the heart and soul of their friend.

Line by Line Meaning

I wish I could take your heart
I wish I could truly understand you and connect with you on a deeper level

And you will be my friend
So that we can develop a meaningful relationship built on trust and mutual support

There's nothing more
Because having a true friend is the most important thing to me

I wish I could make you happy
I want to bring joy to your life and be a positive influence for you

With all the things I gave
Through my actions and words, I hope I have shown you my care and concern

Would you be my friend?
Do you feel the same way? Do you desire a genuine friendship with me?

All my money you can take
Money means nothing to me if it can help make you happy

It's doesn't matter to me
I care about you more than material possessions

But why it's seems like you don't care
I feel like you don't appreciate my efforts and you don't reciprocate my feelings

For me with all my love
I have put so much love and effort into this friendship and it hurts that it isn't being acknowledged

I give you my heart
I have shown you my true self and have opened up to you completely

Why don't you realize that you can't buy my heart and had me as your friend?
Money or material possessions cannot buy true friendship or genuine connection

As long as you wanted to
I am willing to be your friend as long as you are willing to reciprocate and appreciate our friendship

Don't give me all the things I liked because it's making me so blind
I don't want material possessions to cloud my judgment or distract me from what is truly important

And I can't see your heart
I can't understand your true intentions or emotions when you focus on material things

So truly
I want to connect with you on a deeper, genuine level

I need someone who really care
I need someone who truly cares for me and values our friendship

And won't go away
I need someone who is committed to our friendship and won't abandon me

Just stay with me
I need someone who will be there for me through thick and thin, someone to rely on

I am afraid of being lonely
I fear being alone and without the support of a true friend

I need you by my side
I need your support and companionship to help me face life's challenges

Don't leave me here
Please don't abandon me, I need you in my life

How can i see your heart
How can I truly understand your intentions and feelings if you focus solely on material things?

So truly
I want to connect with you on a deeper, genuine level

Writer(s): Ballads Of The Cliché

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