1) EVERYDAY PEOPLE was … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 artists with this name.
1) EVERYDAY PEOPLE was a Canadian rock band formed by Bruce Wheaton that made one album produced by Terry Brown for the Paramount label in 1971.
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~bwheaton/
2) EVERYDAY PEOPLE was an american funk/soul band that made one album in 1972. They covered Kool & The Gang's '"Funky Granny" and "Who's Gonna Take the Weight" Stevie Wonder's "Superwoman" and "I Like What I Like" which was written by the Canadian Everyday People.
3) In October of 1987, Stanford University juniors Larry Shorter and Tony Stovall were inspired by Sly Stone's multi-racial, multi-gendered band, Sly and the Family Stone, whose music emphasized inclusiveness and acceptance. Less interested in crossing racial lines than in demolishing them, Stone found a huge audience, both black and white, for his message of optimism about what America could be. As a tribute to this great musician's dream, Shorter and Stovall formed Everyday People, based on Stone's 1967 hit of the same title, and thus brought together what one journalist calls, one of the only "truly integrated" collegiate a cappella groups in the nation.
With recording awards from the Contemporary A Cappella Society for its 1993 album, Shades of Soul, its 1996 album wail, 3 awards for its 1998 release, 2648 West Grand Blvd, and a phenomenal Best Album of the Year award for 1999's EP JONES, Everyday People has thrilled audiences across the country and internationally as well.
The group's fourth album, 2648 West Grand Blvd., has earned rave reviews from the Recorded A cappella Review Board has won Runner-Up awards in the Best Album, Best Song, and Best Soloist categories in the 1999 Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards.
EP's fifth release, EP JONES, represents a high point in EP musicianship, featuring original lyrics and a more mature sound. Nominated by the Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards in the Mixed Collegiate category for Best Song, Best Album, Best Arranger, and Best Soloist, EP JONES went on to win their first Best Album award as well as Runner-Up Best Song.
Extended Play, the group's latest release seamlessly blends the tight harmonies of 2648 West Grand Blvd. and the soulful solo sounds of EP JONES to achieve an incredible balance of musical texture and emotion.
The group is currently recording and expects to release a yet-to-be-titled album before the end of 2007.
Everyday People is an entirely student-run, non-profit organization: the group funds its projects mainly through paid performances.
"We are everyday men and women. We do cool songs, we dress in black. We jam."
More Than a Friend
Everyday People Lyrics
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More than a friend
More than a friend
Yeah
‘Cause when you get down to it, this worlds a greedy boy
He wants more, more, more, you know he wants more
But now you’ve seen the cake, you want to eat it all up
(I’ll be your brother) If you can’t take any more
(I’ll be your sister) I’m only on the end of the line girl
(I’ll be your lover) When we’re together, you can say what’s on your mind
I’ll be more than a friend, that’s a promise girl
I’ll be more than a friend, when troubles in your world, oh
More than a friend, you can count on me
I’ll be more than a friend, in all your time of need
(I’ll be your sister) Oh, confide in me
(I’ll be your brother) I’m gonna make it all good girl
(I’ll be your lover) Ask all you want and I’ll try and give all that I should, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
So you brave another day, maybe all alone, oh
But come evening time, you need a little bit more, a little bit more
Don’t hesitate to use your phone, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Because I’m here just when you want me, you might be in need
(I’ll be your brother) Come and lean on me
(I’ll be your sister) You know two can ease the pain together girl
(I’ll be your lover) When you feel you need some loving, ooh
I’ll be waiting here for you, I’m waiting here for you, waiting here for you, oh-oh
More than a friend, that’s a promise girl
I’ll be more than a friend, when troubles in your world
More than a friend, you can count on me
I’ll be more than a friend, in all your time of need
More than a friend, that’s a promise girl
I’ll be more than a friend, when troubles in your world
More than a friend, you can count on me
I’ll be more than a friend, in all your time of need
More than a friend, oh
More than a friend, just a little bit more, a little bit more, oh
More than a friend
More than a friend
The song "More Than A Friend" by Everyday People is about being there for someone as more than just a friend. The lyrics suggest that the world is a greedy place that always wants more and more, but the singer promises that they will be more than just a friend to the person they are addressing. The singer promises to be there for them in their time of need and to provide support, love, and companionship beyond what a typical friend would offer.
The chorus repeats the line "More than a friend, that's a promise girl" several times, reinforcing the idea that this relationship is something special and different from a typical friendship. The verses highlight different ways in which the singer can be there for the person, offering to be a brother or sister when they need someone to confide in or a lover when they need affection.
Overall, "More Than A Friend" is a sweet and uplifting song about the importance of being there for the people we care about. It suggests that true friendship involves going above and beyond what is expected and being willing to provide support and love in any situation.
Line by Line Meaning
‘Cause when you get down to it, this worlds a greedy boy
When you really think about it, this world is selfish and always wanting more.
He wants more, more, more, you know he wants more
The world is constantly seeking more resources and power.
But now you’ve seen the cake, you want to eat it all up
Once you've experienced something desirable, you want to have as much of it as possible.
And it’s sending you crazy, yeah
This desire for more can drive you insane.
(I’ll be your brother) If you can’t take any more
I will support you as a sibling if you can't handle the difficulty anymore.
(I’ll be your sister) I’m only on the end of the line girl
I am here for you, just a phone call away, as a sister would be.
(I’ll be your lover) When we’re together, you can say what’s on your mind
I will listen to you and allow you to express your feelings freely when we are together as lovers.
I’ll be more than a friend, that’s a promise girl
I promise to be more than just a friend to you.
I’ll be more than a friend, when troubles in your world, oh
I will support you beyond the limits of just being a friend, especially during hard times.
More than a friend, you can count on me
I will be there for you and you can rely on me more than just as a friend.
I’ll be more than a friend, in all your time of need
I will provide you with more than just friendly support during any challenging times.
(I’ll be your sister) Oh, confide in me
You can trust me with your secrets and confide in me as if I were your sister.
(I’ll be your brother) I’m gonna make it all good girl
I will do everything in my power to make things better for you, just like a caring brother.
(I’ll be your lover) Ask all you want and I’ll try and give all that I should, ooh-ooh
As your lover, I will try my best to fulfill your desires and give you what you need.
So you brave another day, maybe all alone, oh
You face another day with strength, even if you're alone.
But come evening time, you need a little bit more, a little bit more
However, at night, you may need more support than you did during the day.
Don’t hesitate to use your phone, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Feel free to call me if you need me, any time of day or night.
Because I’m here just when you want me, you might be in need
I am always available to you when you need me, and I will be there in a heartbeat.
(I’ll be your brother) Come and lean on me
Lean on me for support, just like you would with a brother.
(I’ll be your sister) You know two can ease the pain together girl
Together, we can ease the pain and support each other like sisters would.
(I’ll be your lover) When you feel you need some loving, ooh
When you need love and affection, I will be there for you as your lover.
I’ll be waiting here for you, I’m waiting here for you, waiting here for you, oh-oh
I will always be waiting for you and ready to support you when you need me.
More than a friend, just a little bit more, a little bit more, oh
I am more than just a friend to you, and am capable of providing a little bit more support and care than a normal friend.
More than a friend
I am someone who provides more than just friendship.
More than a friend, that’s a promise girl
I promise to always provide more support than just being your friend.
Contributed by Grayson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@isanseau8819
If you wanna know something 'bout me
The blood in my veins is full of northern grit
I got that northern soul, man I got bags of it
We're far from ordinary people
And if you wanna know something 'bout us
The hearts in our chest are full of northern love
And even when we're broke, we'll always have enough
We're far from ordinary people
alright how can I say this?
I'm from a place where, no-one expects us to make it
There was The Stone Roses and Oasis
But when they were big we were still babies
I'm talking to the new generation
And we wasn't born in the 80's
They say that we don't see many places
'Cause nobody left here for ages
Serious love for the people that raised us
Even though it got crazy
Poverty stricken but that never phased us
Not one of us lazy
And I'll be the first to say money don't change us
Well it didn't change me
I'll never forget where I came from - that's 'cause
It's the struggle that saved me
On the streets we got brought up
And we'd play on the grass 'cause we're tryna be pro footballers
They say there's no kings out here, nobody's got money, everyone of us paupers
I beg to differ 'cause I see the bigger picture
Every one of us kings
We could live on the street
And make it a castle
Fuck what they call us
They can keep throwing out orders
In fact bring cameras and recorders
We've been fighting for survival
And you're gonna learn what war does
Why did they call it an army?
That's 'cause it's filled with soldiers
There's a war going on outside and it's life
You can keep the revolvers
If you wanna know something 'bout me
The blood in my veins is full of northern grit
I got that northern soul, man I got bags of it
We're far from ordinary people
And if you wanna know something 'bout us
The hearts in our chest are full of northern love
And even when we're broke, we'll always have enough
We're far from ordinary people
We're far from ordinary
Okay, what did they expect?
They expect us to fail this test
They think 'cause we're broke and we're not blessed
Like we're gonna watch our parents stress
No chance
And more time our parents are broken up anyway, there's no romance
And the car's been sold
And that's 'cause there's no keeping up with their finance
What do they want us to do?
Skip down the road to the job centre and just hold hands?
It's not easy out here, depression's a killer
Especially when you've got no plans
So much pain on a daily basis
Would you not grab the painkiller with both hands?
It's a shame the painkiller's weed and liquor
Strong enough to wipe out the whole gang
If I'm being brutally honest
I don't condone it, but I understand the stealing and the violence
Yeah man run when they hear the sirens
"No comment"
Leave the room in silence
That's the same boy who's mum got treated bad in the job centre on Friday
Dad don't care so he lacks the guidance
It's a shame that the streets are evil
But that's just where we grown up
And not everything was legal
But that's where we learnt to be tough
Most people grind to a halt
Like a car with no petrol or no diesel
But we keep it moving round here
'Cause we're far from ordinary people
If you wanna know something 'bout me
The blood in my veins is full of northern grit
I got that northern soul, man I got bags of it
We're far from ordinary people
And if you wanna know something 'bout us
The hearts in our chest are full of northern love
And even when we're broke, we'll always have enough
We're far from ordinary people
We're far from ordinary
I see the raindrops falling again
We look up to greet the heavens
Who cares if we had harsh beginnings
We know congruence
If you wanna know something 'bout me
The blood in my veins is full of northern grit
I got that northern soul, man I got bags of it
We're far from ordinary people
And if you wanna know something 'bout us
The hearts in our chest are full of northern love
And even when we're broke, we'll always have enough
We're far from ordinary people
We're far from ordinary people (people, people, people, people)
We're far from ordinary
@jamieratcliffe5321
My Brothers funeral is tomorrow, at just 20 year old he unfortunately passed and this will be played throughout his funeral as the last time I seen him we went out and ended up doing karaoke and singing this together, they won’t be a day I don’t think of him. Much love all!
@motorsportfan1246
So sorry man.
@eastiebeastie1670
Stay strong bro ❤️
@Bootyeheg
God bless you and his soul man everything will be okay 🤝
@Mike-xk5nr
Rip ❤️🙏🏽
@tellyastraight5619
Got me feeling away bro 😎 keep strong and love always ❤️
@Tabani81
I'll never stop thanking FIFA for this. Making me discover such good artists and music every year.
@phillipsutd8600
Paolo Tabani Straight Fact
@onswesleyy4866
Same. Thanks to fifa <3
@JortVDW
I can't disagree with this FACT