Daan Stuyven (guitar)
Geoffry Burton (guitar)
Otti Van Der Werf (bass guitar)
Isolde Lasoen (drums)
Jeroen Swinnen (synthesizer)
Jo Hermans (trumpet)
Friend
Daan Lyrics
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Tell your friends
They can all
Comprehend
I was alone when I died
And under circumstance
Take my arms on the chance
This is the last time I'll glide
I know who you're thinking of
The lyrics to Daan's song "Friend" convey a sense of solitude and reflection. The opening lines, "Hey there, tell your friends, they can all comprehend," suggest a desire for communication and understanding. The singer states that they were alone when they died, which could be interpreted metaphorically as feeling emotionally detached or isolated. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the next line, as they invite someone to take their arms and seize the opportunity. It seems like a last chance to make a connection or find companionship.
The subsequent lines, "This is the last time I'll glide, and for the ones in love, I know who you're thinking of," further highlight the theme of loneliness and longing. The singer acknowledges those who are in love and recognizes the person they may be yearning for. This could indicate a sense of longing for a lost love or a desire to experience the same affection that others have.
Overall, "Friend" delves into themes of solitude, longing, and the yearning for connection. It speaks to the universal desire to be understood and loved, while also acknowledging the vulnerability that comes with reaching out to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there
Greetings, attention please
Tell your friends
Inform and convey this message to your acquaintances
They can all
Every single one of them
Comprehend
Understand and grasp
I was alone when I died
At the moment of my death, there was solitude around me
And under circumstance
Moreover, due to a specific situation
Take my arms on the chance
Seize the opportunity to hold my hands
This is the last time I'll glide
It's the final instance of my smooth, effortless movement
And for the ones in love
Regarding those individuals experiencing romantic affection
I know who you're thinking of
I am aware of the person occupying your thoughts
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Daniel McCorkle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ppkoning
Waarom kennen we deze top artiest niet in Nederland?!
@fransmorawski
Zo hoor ik den Daan graag ... Prachtig en doorleefd nummer ! En 'Wrong Heart' en 'King of Nothing' zijn nog zo 2 juweeltjes op deze CD ! Heerlijk ... Eerlijk.
@anndraulans3217
The perfect song for the perfect friend !!!! I love it !!!
@TheFireline
He definitly deserves more attention.....he´s so great!!
@henrietteberkhout907
most beautiful song of 2016!!!!!!!!
@joelleb6821
DAAN C'EST le nécessaire"nectar à ma vie!😎Joëlle
@klassenkarine9535
Meilleure chanson du monde, c'est tellement beau que c'est beau!
@Timemachines-pi3vd
Aujourd’hui j’ai dû l’écouter 100x ...j’arrive pas à dire stop
@klassenkarine9535
J’ai mis un j’aime sans savoir que c’était toi! Je t’aime ❤️
@claudinepasquier8023
Magnifique ❤