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.
So Within // So Without
Family and Friends Lyrics
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Now we're hardly speaking
Hours turn to days and weeks,
Summer falls like autumn leaves
Your mind changes like the seasons,
Don't mistake my will for weakness
Drinking till the bottle's empty
Grown addicted to the treatment
I've been dealing in demons
Are you sleeping?
Are you dreaming?
Caught up somewhere in between?
Have you found another lover?
Do you ever think of me?
Tangled in between the sheets, wrapped up in the body's heat
Taste the tongue between your teeth, pressing on the flesh beneath
Lonely for your love
Lonely for that long lost touch
And when you're gone and all is lost
I will do my best to miss this for the both of us
Broke down broke in the breakdown lane
Spent my last smoke on your flame
So within you
So without your love
(Don't abandon my love)
Well consummate the consecration
(Don't abandon my love)
I was standing in the front yard calling out your name, love
(Don't you walk away from this)
At your silhouette in the streetlight soaking in that sundown rain
(Don't abandon my love)
Revived the pulse, but we couldn't save it
(Don't abandon me love)
Suppose you were right this time, but no one's blameless
Wash it away
It will all wash away
The lyrics to Family and Friends's song So Within // So Without paint a picture of a relationship that has fallen apart. The first verse speaks to the disconnect between the two individuals who were once in love but are now "hardly speaking." Time has passed, and despite the singer's will, nothing seems to be getting better. The line "I've been dealing in demons" suggests that the singer has been battling something dark within themselves. The chorus speaks to the longing and desperation that the singer feels in searching for the love they once had. The second verse conjures images of physical intimacy as it speaks to being "tangled in between the sheets." The third verse speaks to the singer's desperation to salvage the relationship, calling out their love's name in the streetlight.
Overall, the lyrics paint a heartbreaking picture of a relationship that has fallen apart, leaving both parties feeling lost and alone. The song seems to suggest that the singer is struggling with addiction and dark thoughts that have put a strain on the relationship. The chorus speaks to the singer's desperation to connect with their former love, despite the pain that it may cause.
Line by Line Meaning
Underneath the covers we were lovers,
We had a romantic relationship that was hidden.
Now we're hardly speaking
We rarely talk to each other anymore.
Hours turn to days and weeks,
Time goes by quickly.
Summer falls like autumn leaves
The summer is ending, and it is getting colder.
Your mind changes like the seasons,
Your thoughts and feelings change, just like different seasons come and go.
Don't mistake my will for weakness
My willingness to compromise does not mean I am weak.
Drinking till the bottle's empty
Drinking excessively until the bottle is finished.
Grown addicted to the treatment
Becoming dependent on a certain behavior, even if it's not good for us.
I've been dealing in demons
I've been struggling with my inner demons (personal issues).
Are you sleeping?
Are you currently sleeping?
Are you dreaming?
Are you currently dreaming?
Caught up somewhere in between?
Are you in a state of confusion or indecision?
Have you found another lover?
Have you started a new romantic relationship with someone else?
Do you ever think of me?
Do I ever cross your mind?
Tangled in between the sheets, wrapped up in the body's heat
Physical intimacy (sexual activity) is happening.
Taste the tongue between your teeth, pressing on the flesh beneath
More physical intimacy.
Lonely for your love,
Feeling alone and in need of your love.
Lonely for that long lost touch
Missing the physical touch from the past.
And when you're gone and all is lost
When you're no longer here, and everything feels hopeless.
I will do my best to miss this for the both of us
I will try my hardest to feel the emotional pain for both of us.
Broke down broke in the breakdown lane
Feeling helpless, vulnerable, and stranded.
Spent my last smoke on your flame
Using up all the energy and resources for your benefit.
So within you
Your inner self.
So without your love
Without your love in my life.
(Don't abandon my love) Well consummate the consecration
Make our love official and sacred.
(Don't abandon my love) I was standing in the front yard calling out your name, love
Expressing my love for you out loud and clear.
(Don't you walk away from this) At your silhouette in the streetlight soaking in that sundown rain
Looking at you from a distance, in the rain, with the sun setting in the background.
(Don't abandon my love) Revived the pulse, but we couldn't save it
We tried to fix our relationship, but it was too late.
(Don't abandon me love) Suppose you were right this time, but no one's blameless
You were correct this time, but remember we are both at fault.
Wash it away
Get rid of negative feelings and memories.
It will all wash away
All the negative feelings and memories will disappear over time.
Contributed by Amelia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.