Friend or Foe
Bugs In Amber Lyrics

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Should've known better to crave a tune better
Than what's offered on the menu hard to find
Appetite
And do me a favor - don't mention your savior

I gotta low attention span to listen
To some false reflective hypocrite
Show me a faith that's supergluing shattered thoughts

A falling sky could be a heavy weight to hold up high
When you're down underneath some louder cry
When nothing seems too far away
Redemption find another way

To persuade me wrong I think a lot of bad thoughts in a day
To make me gloom and starved for something more
I don't already have I want more to score a friend a or foe

Influential mystical persons seem afriad
Of being opposite of a prodigal
I'm sickened by nature bedded lies
And I've framed my sigh

Open up an eye or two
And see its taken me adjustment of a heart that's running from
A molded prime example of society and normal pleasures in a home
And if it makes any difference now of when I learn a lesson

Or forget just how to jump
Hold back

Hold back
Hold back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bugs In Amber's song "Friend Or Foe" is a call for authenticity and honesty in faith and religion. The first stanza expresses the singer's dissatisfaction with the standard "menu" of faith offered to him, which he finds lacking and unfulfilling. He asks for something more meaningful and genuine, rather than a shallow display of piety. He also makes a request not to mention "your savior," perhaps because he has been disappointed by people who only pay lip service to their beliefs.

The second stanza, the singer voices his skepticism of "false reflective hypocrite," who claim to have found faith but are ultimately insincere or insubstantial. He asks for a faith that goes beyond clichéd expressions and can "superglue shattered thoughts." The third stanza explores the weight of existential despair and the agony of living in a world where there seems to be no hope. He acknowledges the lure of the darkness and despair but also hopes for redemption.

Overall, "Friend or Foe" is a mature and complex song that deals with the weighty issue of faith, doubt, and authenticity. It shows the artists' keen insight and reflection about the modern world's spiritual landscape and the difficulties that many people face in their quest for meaning and salvation.

Line by Line Meaning

Should've known better to crave a tune better
I should have been smarter and pursued a better quality of life

Than what's offered on the menu hard to find
Than what society deems important, but is difficult to achieve

Appetite
Desire for something more fulfilling

And do me a favor - don't mention your savior
Please refrain from bringing up your religious beliefs, I have no interest

I gotta low attention span to listen
I find it difficult to focus and pay attention

To some false reflective hypocrite
I don't want to listen to someone who pretends to be someone he's not

Show me a faith that's supergluing shattered thoughts
I want to see a belief system that can fix my broken mind

A falling sky could be a heavy weight to hold up high
It's difficult to keep up appearances when everything is falling apart

When you're down underneath some louder cry
When you're dealing with bigger issues but everyone is too busy with their own lives to notice

When nothing seems too far away
When everything seems within reach

Redemption find another way
I need to find another way to feel redeemed

To persuade me wrong I think a lot of bad thoughts in a day
It's easy to make me doubt myself as I struggle with negative thoughts

To make me gloom and starved for something more
Negative thoughts make me feel sad and unsatisfied with life

I don't already have I want more to score a friend a or foe
I want to achieve more in life to determine who my true friends and enemies are

Influential mystical persons seem afraid
People who hold power through their religious beliefs are scared of change

Of being opposite of a prodigal
Of being viewed as a failure or sinner by their community

I'm sickened by nature bedded lies
I'm disgusted by the false beliefs society holds onto

And I've framed my sigh
I feel trapped by my own unhappiness

Open up an eye or two
I need to be more aware of my surroundings and situation

And see its taken me adjustment of a heart that's running from
I need to acknowledge that I've been avoiding facing my issues

A molded prime example of society and normal pleasures in a home
I've been conditioned to believe that success and happiness can only be found through societal norms and traditions

And if it makes any difference now of when I learn a lesson
I hope that I can still benefit from learning from my mistakes, regardless of when it happens

Or forget just how to jump
I'm afraid of losing my ability to take risks and pursue my dreams

Hold back
I need to stop myself from making impulsive decisions

Hold back
I need to restrain myself from letting my emotions control my actions

Hold back
I need to be patient and wait for the right time to act

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