The band began as a lowly seedling of inspiration. “Good music, good people.” One became six, a collective of musicians by trade, lovers by spirit. Inspired by a life worth living, the Fam and Pals remained rooted with three ambitions in heart, mind, and soul: the people, the music, the memories. The reflection represented by blend of earnest folk rock and a communal spirit pouring a collective heart into something bigger than itself.
PRSM
Family and Friends Lyrics
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You're not welcome anymore
Life is brief, and talk is cheap
But it's more than we can afford
You say we're wasting away our youth
I say we could all use a little time
Your mouth was asking for the truth,
Your eyes were begging for a lie
Nothing's lost, but something's missing
Just an endless well to keep you wishing
Try, I try, but I can't make sense of it
Held it to the light to find, I'm just another color in your prism
I fear there's a sickness in my head
There's a body in my bed
A set of eyes in the window's reflection
But I don't recognize them
Try and fight it
I can't shake the shape of your tongue from my lips
Fractures in the feelings feasting
Keeping time, when nothing is now as it once was
What's left to lose?
It feels we're going backwards
Blue skies and greener pastures
It seems we're chasing after
Something that can't be captured
I think I'd rather like to believe
We're all just lost and lonesome
Seeking our missing pieces, incomplete
So beautifully broken
Nothing's lost but something's missing
Just an endless well to keep you wishing
Try, I try, but I can't make any sense of it
Held it to the light to find
I'm just another color in your prism
The lyrics of Family and Friends' song "Prsm" cover a few different themes, including the fleeting nature of life and the struggle to make sense of one's place in the world. The opening lines, "Close the blinds, and lock the door / You're not welcome anymore" suggest a desire for privacy and solitude. The next line, "Life is brief, and talk is cheap / But it's more than we can afford" highlights the idea that time is precious, and wasting it on meaningless conversations can feel like a luxury that's out of reach.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the lyrics "Nothing's lost, but something's missing / Just an endless well to keep you wishing" conveying a sense of longing and dissatisfaction. The line "Held it to the light to find, I'm just another color in your prism" also touches on the idea that we are all interconnected in some way, and our actions and choices can impact those around us.
The final verses of the song deal with themes of mental health and personal growth, with the lyrics "I fear there's a sickness in my head / There's a body in my bed / A set of eyes in the window's reflection / But I don't recognize them" suggesting a sense of disconnection from oneself. The chorus is repeated at the end, reinforcing the idea that even though we may feel lost and incomplete, we are all part of something bigger and connected to each other in some way.
Line by Line Meaning
Close the blinds, and lock the door
Shut out the world and keep it outside.
You're not welcome anymore
The singer is cutting ties with someone who has become unwelcome.
Life is brief, and talk is cheap
Life is short and filled with empty promises.
But it's more than we can afford
We cannot afford to waste time talking about what we cannot change.
You say we're wasting away our youth
The other person thinks they are wasting their lives.
I say we could all use a little time
The singer thinks a little time could be beneficial.
Your mouth was asking for the truth,
The other person was seeking honesty.
Your eyes were begging for a lie
Their eyes were saying the truth would hurt them.
Nothing's lost, but something's missing
Something feels off, even though nothing has been taken away.
Just an endless well to keep you wishing
We keep hoping for something that may never come.
Try, I try, but I can't make sense of it
The singer cannot understand why things are the way they are.
Held it to the light to find, I'm just another color in your prism
The other person sees the artist as just another part of their world, without truly understanding or appreciating them.
I fear there's a sickness in my head
The singer believes there is something wrong with them.
There's a body in my bed
There is someone close to the singer physically, but emotionally distant.
A set of eyes in the window's reflection
The singer sees someone looking back at them, but cannot recognize who it is or what they want.
But I don't recognize them
The artist is disconnected from the person or people around them.
Try and fight it
The artist wants to overcome their struggles.
I can't shake the shape of your tongue from my lips
The other person's words and influence continue to linger.
Fractures in the feelings feasting
Emotions are splintered and affecting the singer's perspective.
Keeping time, when nothing is now as it once was
Time passes and things change, but the artist cannot get back what has been lost.
What's left to lose?
The artist wonders if there is anything more to lose.
It feels we're going backwards
The artist feels like they are regressing instead of progressing.
Blue skies and greener pastures
A brighter, better future seems out of reach.
It seems we're chasing after
The artist and others are pursuing something they cannot attain.
Something that can't be captured
They are trying to capture something intangible and elusive.
I think I'd rather like to believe
The singer wants to hope for something positive.
We're all just lost and lonesome
Everyone is struggling and feeling alone.
Seeking our missing pieces, incomplete
Trying to fill the gap inside us that something seems to be lacking.
So beautifully broken
Despite it all, our brokenness can be beautiful in its own way.
Contributed by Jordan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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You guys are really incredible I wish you were more well known.