Natasja met Sam at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and met Chris, Harry and Jack the following year in BIMM Brighton. After two years touring the UK and Europe without a label or publisher and playing 53 festivals across 2 years, Fickle Friends signed to Polydor Records.[1] The band recorded their debut album in Los Angeles with Mike Crossey and it was released on 16 March 2018 during a promotional UK tour.
Fickle Friends' debut album You Are Someone Else was released on 16th March and entered the UK Albums Chart at #9 and #1 in the UK Album Cassette Charts.
The band's second album, Are We Gonna Be Alright? was released on January 14, 2022.
Hard To Be Myself
Fickle Friends Lyrics
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I read between the lines and overthink
What's the difference when I drink?
So open up another
I'm a prisoner to this mood
There's an explanation and it's good
I can change my attitude
So open up another
Party with me
Party with me
Party with me 'cause I need something from you
You're making me cool
Party with me
Party with me
Party with me 'til I see nothing but you
You're making me cool
It's hard to be myself
It's hard to be, hard to be
Hard to be, hard to be
It's hard to be myself
It's hard to be, hard to be
So just tonight
What the fuck, yeah
Do you cure the nervousness?
'Cause every word you say, I'm thinking less
It's a trick to second guess me like you would a lover
I'm a constant state of war
Why am I afraid of being sure
So fill me up, I'm insecure
So open up another
Party with me
Party with me
Party with me 'cause I need something from you
You're making me cool
Party with me
Party with me
Party with me 'til I see nothing but you
You're making me cool, yeah
It's hard to be myself
It's hard to be, hard to be
Hard to be, hard to be
It's hard to be myself
It's hard to be, hard to be
So just tonight
What the fuck
Party with me
Party with me
Party with me 'cause I need something from you
You're making me cool
Party with me
Party with me
Party with me 'til I see nothing but you
You're making me cool, yeah
It's hard to be myself
It's hard to be, hard to be
It's hard to be myself
It's hard to be, hard to be
So just tonight
What the fuck, yeah
I could be, I could be
I could be, I could be
I could be cooler
It's hard to be, hard to be
Hard to be, hard to be
It's hard to be myself, yeah
The lyrics of "Hard To Be Myself" by Fickle Friends reveal a struggle with authenticity and self-doubt. The song begins by portraying the singer as someone who is always the life of the party, but deep down they overthink everything and struggle with finding their true self. They rely on alcohol to numb their feelings and mask their insecurities, constantly seeking validation from others. This is expressed through lines like "What's the difference when I drink?" and "Party with me 'cause I need something from you."
Despite their efforts to appear cool and confident, the singer admits that it's hard for them to be their authentic self. They feel constantly at war with themselves and are afraid of being sure about who they truly are. The line "It's a trick to second guess me like you would a lover" suggests that they constantly question their own thoughts and motives, much like one would in a romantic relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of seeking validation from others to feel cool and accepted. The repetition of "Party with me" signifies the desire for others to be around them, as it makes them feel validated and makes their insecurities seem less apparent. However, the realization that being themselves is difficult still lingers, shown through lines like "It's hard to be myself, hard to be, hard to be."
Overall, "Hard To Be Myself" delves into the internal struggles of finding authenticity, battling self-doubt, and seeking validation from others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the life of the party
I am the center of attention at social gatherings
I read between the lines and overthink
I analyze and overanalyze situations in search of hidden meanings
What's the difference when I drink?
Alcohol blurs the line between my true self and the persona I create
So open up another
Pour me another drink
I'm a prisoner to this mood
I am trapped in a certain emotional state
There's an explanation and it's good
There is a valid reason for my behavior
I can change my attitude
I have the ability to alter my mindset
Party with me
Join me in celebrating
Party with me 'cause I need something from you
Join me in partying because I am seeking validation or support from you
You're making me cool
Your presence or attention boosts my confidence
Party with me 'til I see nothing but you
Continue partying with me until you become my sole focus
It's hard to be myself
Being true to my authentic self is challenging
So just tonight, what the fuck
For just tonight, I will let go of inhibitions and not care about consequences
Do you cure the nervousness?
Does your presence alleviate my anxiety?
'Cause every word you say, I'm thinking less
Your words distract me from my overthinking tendencies
It's a trick to second guess me like you would a lover
You use tactics to make me doubt myself, similar to how one would doubt their partner
I'm a constant state of war
I am always battling with my own thoughts and insecurities
Why am I afraid of being sure
I question why I fear being confident and decisive
So fill me up, I'm insecure
Give me more alcohol to temporarily boost my self-esteem
I could be cooler
I wish I could be more suave or impressive
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chris Hall, Jack Wilson, Jack Herrington, Natassja Shiner, Samuel Morris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Julien Azzahra
Lyrics:
Im the life of the party
I read between the lines and overthink
What's the difference when I drink?
So open up another
I'm a prisoner to this mood
There's an explanation and it's good
I can change my attitude
So open up another
Party with me 2x
Party with me cause I need something from you
You're making me cool
Party with me 2x
Party with me 'till i see nothing but you
You're making me cool
It's hard to be my self
It's hard to be,hard to be
Hard to be,hard to be
It's hard to be my self
It's hard to be,hard to be
So just tonight
What the fuck yeah
Do your cure the nervousness?
Cause every word you say,I'm thinking less
It's a trick to second guess me
Like you would a lover
I'm a constant state of war
Why am I afraid of being sure
So fill me up,I'm insecure
So open up another
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tokyolove
kind of happy that they're not blowing up yet but at the same time kind of frustrated because they're not blowing up yet
jaredjeya
@anon n agreed, op is a dickhead. I want FF to be super successful and for more people to hear their tunes โบ๏ธ
anon n
selfish af of you to not want them to blow up and be successful
Kyach Distent
But once they do, what are the chances are they'll sell up and go crap? Look at Jessie Ware for starters. And then once they sell-what happens when they stop? No one knows how long they can go on for without the slide.
Julien Azzahra
Lyrics:
Im the life of the party
I read between the lines and overthink
What's the difference when I drink?
So open up another
I'm a prisoner to this mood
There's an explanation and it's good
I can change my attitude
So open up another
Party with me 2x
Party with me cause I need something from you
You're making me cool
Party with me 2x
Party with me 'till i see nothing but you
You're making me cool
It's hard to be my self
It's hard to be,hard to be
Hard to be,hard to be
It's hard to be my self
It's hard to be,hard to be
So just tonight
What the fuck yeah
Do your cure the nervousness?
Cause every word you say,I'm thinking less
It's a trick to second guess me
Like you would a lover
I'm a constant state of war
Why am I afraid of being sure
So fill me up,I'm insecure
So open up another
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Kecap Soya
Seriously i can't wait for their album
David Breceda
Martin Hardianto gnom
Katty Keys
Perfect song!! 3 years of listening
Blaire Mendoza
Your songs are so catchy! Thank god i found this band.
Zelton Theroulde
Nati dropped the F bomb!! I love singing along to that part! Fickle Friends never disappoint ๐๐๐