Billy Boyd is also known as the actor who played Peregrin 'Pippin' Took in the Lord of The Rings trilogy movie and wrote the end credits song for The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies in collaboration with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens.
More info about them from their Myspace.com page:
"The recipe for Beecake was created over a bottle of malt whiskey in a bar in Glasgow. When four friends got together with three guitars and a box and remembered how much they liked to play music together. Some time later...here we are...Beecake."
They have released an LP titled "Just B" and an album titled "Soul Swimming". Their latest release is the album "The World Of Things."
Friends And Lovers
Beecake Lyrics
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With milk in her hands for the friends that she's made
Got tears in her eyes for the days that have gone away
She remembers a handsome young man
And how he made her laugh
When they ran, ran, ran
And the way he touched so gently
And they way he said 'Marry me marry me"
And she remembers kissing after dark
And the way he smiled and played so wild
And the way her children laughed
And how she prayed her days would last forever
cause she says her life was just her
Friends and lovers
Friends and lovers
Friends and lovers
I see her walking home
Same time same dress
She wonders when her life became this mess
She needs hello or how'd you do
She'll tell you her stories
How every word is true
She'll tell you every word is true
And she remembers kissing after dark
And the way he smiled and played so wild
And the way her children laughed
But now she prays her days won't last forever
Cos she says there's no life when you got no
Friends and Lovers
Friends and Lovers
The song Friends and Lovers by Beecake talks about the bittersweet memories of a woman looking back on her life. The first verse begins with the woman watching someone pass by her window with milk in their hands, for their friends. The tears in her eyes reminisce of days that have passed. The second verse details the memories she has of a handsome young man who made her laugh as they ran and touched gently. He had blue and strong eyes and asked her to marry him. The woman remembers kissing him after dark and the way he played wildly while their children laughed. But now, she looks back at her life and realizes that it’s just her, friends, and lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
I see her walking past my window
The singer is observing a woman walking down the street outside his window
With milk in her hands for the friends that she's made
She is carrying milk as a gift for her friends
Got tears in her eyes for the days that have gone away
She is feeling emotional and nostalgic about the past
She remembers a handsome young man
She is reminiscing about a particular man from her past
And how he made her laugh
The man was able to make her laugh and bring her joy
When they ran, ran, ran
They had playful and carefree times together
And the way he touched so gently
The man was affectionate and treated her kindly
His eyes were blue and strong and free
The artist describes the man's physical appearance
And they way he said 'Marry me marry me'
The man made a marriage proposal to the artist
And she remembers kissing after dark
She recalls romantic moments they shared together
And the way he smiled and played so wild
The man had a playful and adventurous spirit
And the way her children laughed
She also remembers happy times with her children
And how she prayed her days would last forever
She wishes she could go back to those happy times and stay there forever
cause she says her life was just her
Her memories of those happy times are what makes her life worth living
Friends and lovers
The people in her life who provide her with love and companionship
I see her walking home
The artist observes her returning home
Same time same dress
She wears the same clothes and follows a routine
She wonders when her life became this mess
She is unhappy with her current situation and feeling lost
She needs hello or how'd you do
She craves social interaction and connection
She'll tell you her stories
She will share her memories and personal experiences with others
How every word is true
She believes in the accuracy and authenticity of her stories
But now she prays her days won't last forever
She no longer wants to hold onto her memories and wishes for change
Cos she says there's no life when you got no
She believes that without friends and lovers, life has no meaning
Friends and Lovers
The people in her life who provide her with love and companionship
Contributed by Maya T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@PennieLane77
I really love how amazing Beecake sounds live. If you have a chance to see them, please take it.
@readingthelibrary97
I love this song. But what I love about Beecake is that their songs evolve over time. Every time you listen to a song, it sounds a lot bit different. Whetehr he goes up or downm, whether the frum will play at that point or not, etc.
@SuperBabybug
So lovely! He is such a beautiful song writer! <3
@Fairith
i somehow love the way he closes his eyes when he sings.. especially when he says "merry me." ... don't know ... just lovely. (:
@brunobucciarati1537
ONE DOES NOT SIMPLY DISLIKE BILLY BOYD!!!!!!!
@Kmmchi
god, i love him so much.... <3
@KrystalTomlin
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@brunobucciarati1537
high perspective of yourself Pippin