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.
Rotation
Fickle Friends Lyrics
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Oh, you got me on a heavy rotation
Why do people always tell me I
When do people always tell me I, I don't need friends
I don't need friends like him?
I feet too complicated for your life
That's why I don't want friends (take me as something dumb or what?)
I don't want friends like him (at least I get the things I want from you)
Oh, you got me on a heavy rotation
Oh, you got me on a heavy rotation
Oh, I'm never gonna have a solution
Why are people always so defensive
When I clearly do not have ammunition?
You got me on a, you got me on a
You got me on a heavy rotation
You got me on a, you got me on a
You got me on a heavy rotation
Why do people always tell me I, I don't need friends (take me as something dumb or what?)
I don't need friends like you? (at least get the things I want from you)
Oh, you got me on a heavy rotation
Oh, you got me on a heavy rotation
Oh, I'm never gonna have a solution
Why are people always so defensive
When I clearly do not have ammunition?
You got me on a, you got me on a
You got me on a heavy rotation
You got me on a, you got me on a
You got me on a
The song "Rotation" by Fickle Friends explores themes of friendship, personal complexity, and the dynamics of relationships. The repeated line "Oh, you got me on a heavy rotation" suggests that the singer is constantly preoccupied with someone or something, possibly a friend or a romantic interest. The phrase "heavy rotation" implies that this person or situation is always on their mind and consumes a significant amount of their thoughts and emotions.
The lyrics express a sense of frustration with people who criticize the singer's need for friendship. The line "Why do people always tell me I, I don't need friends" reflects the singer's annoyance with those who question their desire for companionship. It suggests that some may perceive the singer as independent or self-sufficient, but the singer disagrees and emphasizes the importance of having friends.
The lyrics also reference the singer's own complexity, stating, "I feel too complicated for your life, I'm honestly sedated half the time." This line conveys a sense of feeling misunderstood or out of place. The singer may feel that their own thoughts and emotions are intricate and difficult for others to comprehend, leading to a sense of isolation.
The repeated lines "Oh, I'm never gonna have a solution, why are people always so defensive when I clearly do not have ammunition?" further emphasize the singer's frustration and confusion. They feel misunderstood and encounter defensiveness from others, even though they do not possess any intentions or means to harm. This could point to a pattern of miscommunication or difficulty in relating to others.
Overall, "Rotation" portrays a complex inner world of the singer, a longing for understanding and connection, and the struggles encountered in navigating relationships and personal complexity. The repeated phrase "heavy rotation" serves as a metaphor for the constant preoccupation and emotional weight carried by the singer, while the questioning of others' perceptions challenges societal expectations of independence and self-sufficiency.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you got me on a heavy rotation
You have me constantly on your mind and in your life, unable to escape
Why do people always tell me I
I constantly wonder why people always give me advice
When do people always tell me I, I don't need friends
I often question why people suggest that I don't need companionship
I don't need friends like him?
I don't need friends who are like him
I feet too complicated for your life
I feel like I am too complex for your lifestyle
I'm honestly sedated half the time
I am truly numb or emotionally detached for a significant amount of time
That's why I don't want friends (take me as something dumb or what?)
Hence, I don't desire friendships (perceive me as unintelligent or something else?)
I don't want friends like him (at least I get the things I want from you)
I don't want friends who resemble him (at least with you, I can attain what I desire)
Oh, I'm never gonna have a solution
Oh, I will never find a resolution to my problems
Why are people always so defensive
I consistently question why individuals are constantly on guard
When I clearly do not have ammunition?
When it is evident that I don't possess any harmful intentions or arguments
You got me on a heavy rotation
You have a firm hold on me, causing me to revolve around you constantly
Why do people always tell me I, I don't need friends (take me as something dumb or what?)
Why do people repeatedly advise me that I don't require companionship (perceive me as unintelligent or something else?)
I don't need friends like you? (at least get the things I want from you)
I don't need friends who are similar to you (but at least I can obtain what I desire from you)
You got me on a heavy rotation
You have me constantly on your mind and in your life, unable to escape
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Chris Hall, Jack Wilson, Jack Trebor Herrington, Michael Seamus Crossey, Natassja Lucy Ellen Shiner, Sam Morris
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@maztergee
First comment.. liking this new song by Fickle Friends.