Blackeyed Susan was formed in 1990 by ex-Britny Fox frontman Dean Davidson … Read Full Bio ↴Blackeyed Susan was formed in 1990 by ex-Britny Fox frontman Dean Davidson after the release of 'Boys in Heat' (1989). Davidson brought in former Cinderella keyboardist Rick Criniti to play guitar. Bassist Erik Levy and drummer Chris Branco rounded out the line-up. Compared to Britny Fox, Blackeyed Susan showed a more blues rock influenced sound than the bawdy glam metal of the former. The band released their first album, 'Electric Rattlebone, on Mercury Records in 1991. The album was a commercial failure, and Mercury pulled their support for the band while they were on tour. During the supporting tour, Rick Crintini was replaced by Jimmy Marchiano. Blackeyed Susan began working on a followup to Electric Rattlebone called Just A Taste in 1992, but the album ultimately became a demo

Discography
Electric Rattlebone (1991, Mercury)
Just A Taste (1992, self-released)

Best Of Friends
Blackeyed Susan Lyrics

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Here we are, years go on
Remember when love was strong
Another page turned on by
Makin' love by the moonlit night when
The first time we kiss
And times we both laughed
And all the tears you cry
My hands guide you by

Can't believe that you left
Gone away, need you back
Can't you see that we're meant
Don't you know how I'm feelin'

Now we are best of friends
Right on till the end
Love you all I can
We are best of friends
Now we are best of friends
Right on till the end
Love you all I can
We are best of friends

Now you're gone, life goes on
Not the same, heard our song
See your face everywhere I go
Need you back, I can't go on

Can't believe that you left
Gone away, need you back
Can't you see that we're meant
Don't you know how I'm feelin'

Now we are best of friends
Right on till the end
Love you all I can
We are best of friends
Now we are best of friends
Time and time again
Girl, you can depend

Can't believe that you left
Gone away, need you back
Can't you see that we're meant
Don't you know how I'm feelin'

Now we are best of friends
Right on till the end
Love you all I can
We are best of friends
Now we are best of friends
Time and time again
Girl, you can depend

Now we are best of friends
Right on till the end
Love you all I can
Now we are best of friends

Right on till the end
Love you all I can

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blackeyed Susan’s song Best of Friends are about two people who were once in love but now have become best friends. The song starts off by reminiscing about the past, when the two were in love and had strong feelings for each other. They had a beautiful time together, sharing memories of the first kiss, laughter, and tears. The singer then reveals that the other person has left, and their absence has made things difficult. The singer struggles to move on and desperately wants the other person back, wishing they could see that they are meant to be together.

However, in spite of the absence of the other person, the singer acknowledges that they have become the best of friends. The singer wants this friendship to remain until the end, promising that they would continue to love the other person. The song ends with a repetition of the lines "Now we are best of friends/ Right on till the end/Love you all I can", emphasizing the importance of their newfound friendship.

Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on love lost and the power of friendship to heal. It is a beautiful portrayal of the fact that when love relationships don't work out, it's still possible to maintain a healthy and happy friendship.

Line by Line Meaning

Here we are, years go on
We have come a long way with time.

Remember when love was strong
We reminisce about the time love was powerful and usually shared.

Another page turned on by
A new day has dawned, and changes have to be made.

Makin' love by the moonlit night when
We were deeply in love and enjoyed each other's company romantically.

The first time we kiss
We both recall the magical moment we first locked lips with fondness.

And times we both laughed
We cherish the moments we shared in laughter and enjoyment.

And all the tears you cry
I'm here to console you when you're in pain.

My hands guide you by
I lend a hand in times of need and offer my shoulder to lean on.

Can't believe that you left
I'm in disbelief that you are no longer here with me.

Gone away, need you back
I need you to come back to me, and life will not be the same without you.

Can't you see that we're meant
It is clear that we belong together and should not have been apart.

Don't you know how I'm feelin'
Do you not understand how much I miss you and need you in my life?

Now we are best of friends
We have transitioned from a romantic relationship to a strong platonic friendship.

Right on till the end
Our bond will remain strong until the end of time.

Love you all I can
I care and love you with every ounce of my being.

Time and time again
No matter the number of times it takes, I will always be here for you.

Girl, you can depend
You can always trust me to be there for you and have your back.

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01Electric Rattlebone0:49

02Satisfaction4:02

03None of It Matters6:18

04Sympathy5:02

05Ride With Me5:13

06Old Lady Snow3:45

07Don't Bring Me Down4:46

08Indica1:56

09She's So Fine5:17

10How Long5:06

11Best of Friends5:04

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12Holiday4:08

13Heart of the City5:39

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Flavio Renan

5y↑6

MELHORES AMIGOS

Aqui estamos, anos passam
Lembro quando o amor era forte
Outra página virada
Fizemos amor pela noite enluarada quando
A primeira vez nos beijamos
E as vezes que nós dois rimos
E todas as lágrimas que você chorou
Minhas mãos te guiam

Não posso acreditar que você me deixou
Foi embora, preciso de você de volta
Você não pode ver que nós somos destinados
Você não sabe como eu estou me sentindo

Agora somos melhores amigos
Certos até o fim
Te amo por tudo
Somos melhores amigos
Agora somos melhores amigos
Certos até o fim
Te amo por tudo
Somos melhores amigos

Agora você se foi, a vida continua
Não é mais o mesmo, ouvir a nossa música
Vejo seu rosto onde quer que eu vá
Preciso de você de volta, eu não posso continuar

Não posso acreditar que você deixou
Foi embora, preciso de você de volta
Você não pode ver que nós somos destinados
Você não sabe como eu estou me sentindo

Agora somos melhores amigos
Certos até o fim
Te amo por tudo
Somos melhores amigos
Agora somos melhores amigos
E outra vez
Garota, você pode contar comigo

Não posso acreditar que você deixou
Foi embora, preciso de você de volta
Você não pode ver que nós somos destinados
Você não sabe como eu estou me sentindo

Agora somos melhores amigos
Certos até o fim
Te amo por tudo
Somos melhores amigos
Agora somos melhores amigos
E outra vez
Garota, você pode contar comigo

Agora somos melhores amigos
Certos até o fim
Te amo por tudo
Agora somos melhores amigos
Certos até o fim
Te amo por tudo

All comments from YouTube:

Flavio Renan

5y↑6

kermoss

15y↑2

Vaya temazo!!!.....I love this song!

Marvin

Totally underrated, straight up amazing!

Mark E Gunnardo

15y↑2

Great music, the ballads with 12string guitars and keys are damn great and very Cinderellish so to speak he he he. Great music I will try and get a hold of this CD if I can. Thanks for posting the song. Heartbreak Station

Timothy Burns

14y↑9

I remember when this cd came out I had a crush on this girl. I had met at school & we got along great had fun togther. but she ended up moving away :( we kept in touch but ended up losing touch with each other & i miss her sooooooooo much to this day. she is always on my mind. miss you deanne.