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.
Spend a Little Time
Family and Friends Lyrics
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How it passed by my eyes
It's just somehow, with passing "amens"
Was I asked my demise
And so with the power
That lay dormant in me
When all your bell towers
Start to ring, you'll hear my plea:
I just need a little more time
I know that you could want me if you just tried
I just need a little more space
If I wanted, I could disappear without a trace
Even though the ones that I love
Stand close to me and far from you
I can hear the voice in my head
Say, "Yeah, well, fuck you, too!"
I just need a little more time
OK... OK, I think that's enough time
Even when the clouds in my view
Keep me in shade, but rain on you
All the engines whirr in my brain
But bring me no breakthrough
I just need a little more time
I know that you could want me if you just tried
I just need a little more space
If I wanted, I could disappear without a trace
In "Spend a Little Time," Family and Friends looks introspectively at the pressures they face in their life, while simultaneously seeking a way to reconcile with their loved ones. The singer seems to be in a state of uncertainty, grasping for a sense of personal power and a break from their situation, yet they still admit their love for their family and friends. This is evidenced when the singer expresses their frustration with those who stand close to them and far from their loved ones- "Even though the ones that I love stand close to me and far from you. I can hear the voice in my head say, 'Yeah well, f*** you too!'". The lyrics reveal the singer’s desire to be honest and open but their unwillingness to offend loved ones, their plea for a little more time and space is a request for a chance to figure it out.
The lyrics are rich in metaphor, with the singer's life described through images of clouds blocking the future, engines whirring in their brain, and bell towers ringing in the distance. Taken together, it appears that our narrators are struggling to find their place in the world, and wants to be someone who makes a positive impact on others, yet feels trapped in their own feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. "Spend a Little Time" seems to be about striving to find balance between the need to take a step back and the obligation to engage with and care for relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
It's easy now, but I'm uncertain
Although the situation might seem simple at the moment, I am not entirely sure about how it happened.
How it passed by my eyes
I am not sure how I missed it or didn't see it coming.
It's just somehow, with passing 'amens'
It seems to have happened inexplicably, perhaps with agreement from others around me without full understanding.
Was I asked my demise
Did I inadvertently bring about my own downfall?
And so with the power
Despite the uncertainty, there is still some strength within me.
That lay dormant in me
I have hidden this strength or not used it before.
When all your bell towers
When you are in trouble and need help.
Start to ring, you'll hear my plea:
I will make sure you hear me and my request for more time or space.
I just need a little more time
I am asking for some extra time to figure things out.
I know that you could want me if you just tried
I believe you would appreciate me more if you made an effort to understand me and my needs.
I just need a little more space
I need some personal space or alone time to think and breathe.
If I wanted, I could disappear without a trace
I have the ability to completely remove myself from this situation if necessary.
Even though the ones that I love
Despite having close relationships with people I care for deeply,
Stand close to me and far from you
They don't always understand me or my situation as well as they understand others.
I can hear the voice in my head
I have my own voice and opinions to consider.
Say, 'Yeah, well, fuck you, too!'
Sometimes I feel like no one understands or is on my side, even those who say they care for me.
OK... OK, I think that's enough time
I am willing to compromise and understand that I can't have all the time I want.
Even when the clouds in my view
Even when things seem difficult for me,
Keep me in shade, but rain on you
They might hurt others or cause them discomfort.
All the engines whirr in my brain
I am trying hard to think and come up with solutions.
But bring me no breakthrough
Unfortunately, I am not having much success in solving these issues.
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Written by: Sorrel Grice
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