Best Friend
Foster The People (Song.SX) Lyrics


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(When your best friends are strung out)
You'll do everything you can
'Cause you're never gonna let it get em down
(When you find it all around)
Yeah, it comes in waves, but it's hardest from the start

Feeling, sleeping, in the field again,
Oh, I can feel, I can feel
I can feel, it's beginning to end

Yeah, premonition smiling in the dark
Oh, I can see, I can see
I can see the story starting to arc

Oh, oh, oh, oh

It's comes up
I've been a spoken word
I've been a river bed
I've been a rabid voice
And let it flow up from within

Sometimes it feels like I only dream in black and white

Ah, ah, ah, ah
And colors so

(When your best friends are strung out)
You'll do everything you can
'Cause you're never gonna let it get em down
(When you find it all around)
Yeah, you say it's what you need
And hide your eyes when you're close to me
(When you feel up in the clouds)
Well, it comes in waves, but it's hardest from the start

Waits, and fed us, slipping into dreams
Oh, I can feel, I can feel
I can feel the celestial beings

Oh welted pleasures leaving with the breath
I can see, I can see
I can see the beauty in the mask

Oh, oh, oh, oh

It draws up
I've been a river bed
I tried to salt the wound
I've carried more than I can
I feel I've got a lot to prove
Sometimes I feel like I only dream in black and white

Oh, oh, oh, oh
But colors so

(When your best friends are strung out)
You'll do everything you can
'Cause you're never gonna let it get em down
(When you find it all around)
Yeah, you say it's what you need
You hide your eyes when you're close to me
(When you feel up in the clouds)
You ought to know
That I'm here no matter where you want to go
(In your head hanging upside-down)
Well, it comes in waves, but it's hardest from the start

I'm here, no matter where you are
So let it in with, open arms, no matter where you are
Sometimes, you'll have to wait,
And it passes by like a satellite or star
No matter where you are

(When your best friends are strung out)
You know when (Ooh-hoo-hoo)
(When you feel up in the clouds)
Oh, yeah, you know when (Ooh-hoo-hoo)

(When your best friends are strung out)
Oh, yeah, you know when
You ought to know
That I'm here no matter where you want to go
(In your head, hanging upside-down)
Yeah, you know when




That's how you know
When your best friends are strung out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Foster the People's "Best Friend" are a testament to the loyalty and unconditional love one has for their closest friends. The singer is speaking of a time when their best friend has hit rock bottom and succumbed to addiction. Despite the hardships they face and the pain they feel, the singer vows to never let their friend fall alone. They promise to do everything in their power to lift their friend up and stand by them throughout their struggle. The phrase "when your best friends are strung out, you'll do everything you can" is the central theme of the song.


The song is a mix of pain, hope, and love. The idea of addiction is presented as waves that come and go, and while it is difficult to face, it is hardest at the beginning. The singer reminisces about the moments they shared with their friend before things got bad and wishes to see those times again. The lyrics "sometimes it feels like I only dream in black and white, but colors so" hints at how the singer feels like they are in a dark place but still have hope for a better future.


The chorus is a powerful repetition of the sentiment that no matter where their friend is, and no matter how much they may struggle or change, their friendship will remain steadfast. The song is a message about never giving up on the people we love, no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

(When your best friends are strung out)
When your closest friends are struggling with addiction or other issues


You'll do everything you can
You will do whatever it takes to help them through it


'Cause you're never gonna let it get em down
You will support them and lift them up through the tough times


(When you find it all around)
When you witness addiction and struggle in those around you


Yeah, it comes in waves, but it's hardest from the start
Dealing with these struggles is not a smooth process, and the beginning is the hardest


Feeling, sleeping, in the field again,
Experiencing a sense of déjà vu or repetition in a familiar environment


Oh, I can feel, I can feel
A keen awareness of the situation and surroundings


I can feel, it's beginning to end
A sense that things are coming to a conclusion, whether that means a positive or negative outcome


Yeah, premonition smiling in the dark
A feeling of having seen or anticipated a negative outcome before it happens


Oh, I can see, I can see
An awareness of the future and its possibilities


I can see the story starting to arc
A sense of the trajectory of events and how they will unfold


It's comes up
A sudden rise in tension or emotion


I've been a spoken word
Having expressed oneself through words


I've been a river bed
Having felt like a conduit or pathway for emotions


I've been a rabid voice
Having felt overwhelmed by emotion or intensity


And let it flow up from within
Allowing emotions and thoughts to surface and be expressed


Sometimes it feels like I only dream in black and white
Feeling disconnected from experiences and emotions


And colors so
The hope or desire for more vivid experiences and emotions


You say it's what you need
Acknowledging someone's request or hope for something to help them through a tough time


And hide your eyes when you're close to me
Trying to put on a brave face but struggling with vulnerability


Well, it comes in waves, but it's hardest from the start
Difficulties come in cycles, but the beginning of a tough time is the most challenging


Waits, and fed us, slipping into dreams
Feeling weighed down and sleepy, transitioning into a different reality


Oh, I can feel, I can feel
A sense of being aware and present in the moment


I can feel the celestial beings
A sense of connection to spiritual or otherworldly forces


Oh welted pleasures leaving with the breath
The bittersweet feelings of pleasure and joy passing quickly


I can see, I can see
A sense of clarity and understanding


I can see the beauty in the mask
Recognizing the value and meaning in hidden or disguised emotions


You ought to know
A statement of reassurance or reminder


That I'm here no matter where you want to go
Expressing a willingness to provide support and guidance


I'm here, no matter where you are
A reiteration of the desire to support and help


So let it in with open arms, no matter where you are
Encouraging someone to be open and receptive to support and comfort


Sometimes you'll have to wait,
An acknowledgement that progress and improvement may take time


And it passes by like a satellite or star
Transience of life and experiences


You know when
A statement of certainty


That's how you know
Reassurance or validation




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARK FOSTER, ISOM INNIS

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@manopeace9175

I once was the best friend. Strung out, with nothing.

A friend opened his house to me, and my life has completely turned around. Got a job, got in shape, stopped using. Its so hard to do these things with no hope, been there for far to long. Nothing to look forward to. To not be excited about the rest of your life. Only capable of seeing the darkness and bad in the world.

There is darkness and bad everywhere in the world, but good is there to. Life is perspective, and if your perspective has since the time of your birth been 110% trying to survive, its impossible to see anything better. To see what you could be.

Don't put yourself down. You're a human being, even if you use. Don't hate yourself for using, that is not the right way to better yourself. That is focusing on the bad. Focus on the good, love yourself, self care. Take care of yourself because you are the only one who can, not even a Significant Other can (or should have to). If you can't stop using, start doing good things to yourself at least, to show yourself you care about yourself.

Perhaps that will help. It helped me, I love the part of me that loves to use, it is a part of me that made me who I am today (better then I ever was before). Maybe I'll use again, but I won't put myself down for doing so. I'll instead be there for myself to figure out why and to fix whatever problem is there because I care about myself. My whole self.

Take this all with a grain of salt. I'm lucky, unfortunately more lucky then a lot of people on the planet.

Wish you all well.

Peace

Inner Peace

World Peace



@AnzeXVisuals

"Best Friend"

(When your best friend's all strung out)
You do everything you can
'Cause you're never gonna let it get 'em down
(When you find it all around)
Yeah, it comes in waves but it's hardest from the start

Feelings sleeping, in the field again,
But, I can feel, I can feel, I can feel, it's beginning to end
Yeah, premonition smiling in the dark
Oh, I can see, I can see, I can see the story's starting to arc

Ohhh ohhhh ohhhh ohhhhh

It dries up
I've been a spoken word
I've been a river bed
I've been a rabid force
And let it flow out from within
Sometimes it feels like I only dream in black and white
Ahhh, ahhhh, ahhhhhh, ahhhhh
And color's so oh!

(When your best friend's all strung out)
You do everything you can
'Cause you're never gonna let it get 'em down
(When you find it all around)
Yeah, you say it's what you need
And hide your eyes when you're close to me
(With your feet up in the clouds)
Well, it comes in waves, but it's hardest from the start

Waves in theta, slipping into dreams
Oh, I can feel, I can feel, I can feel the celestial beings
Wilted pleasures leave you with a breath
I can see, I can see, I can see the beauty in the mess

Ohhh, ohhhh, ohhhh, ohhh

It dries up
I've been a river bed
I tried to salt the wound
I've carried more than I can
I feel I've got a lot to prove
Sometimes it feels like I only dream in black and white
Ohhh, ohhh, ohhhh, ohhh
But color's so oh!

(When your best friend's all strung out)
You do everything you can
'Cause you're never gonna let it get 'em down
(When you find it all around)
Yeah, you say it's what you need
You hide your eyes when you're close to me
(With your feet up in the clouds)
You oughta know
That I'm here no matter where you go
(With your head hanging upside-down)
Well, it comes in waves, but it's hardest from the start

I am here, no matter where you are
I'm waiting here with, open arms, no matter where you are
Sometimes you have to wait,
Until it passes by like a satellite or star
No matter where you are

(When your best friend's all strung out)
You know it
Ooh-hoooo-hooooo
(With your feet up in the clouds)
Oh, yeah, you know it
Ooh-hoooo-Ooh hooooo

(When your best friend's all strung out)
Oh, yeah, you know it
You oughta know
That I'm here no matter where you go
(With your head, hanging upside-down)
Yeah, you know when
That's how you know
When your best friend's all strung out



All comments from YouTube:

@JS-311

I'm surprised this never became a huge hit that was on the radio all the time like Don't Stop (Color on the Walls) and Pumped up Kicks. I wish this, Pseudologia Fantastica, and Truth would all get as popular....

@Evmeistah

too much truth to be popular ;)

@JS-311

Evmeistah I can see that about the latter two, but best friend is literally about writers block. It's nothing that's "pushing for a cause" like the Truth and Pseudologia Fantastica

@michellexval

Me too. Its such a catchy song.

@inferiordior

Notorious Incognito and Houdini (seriously that was a good song)

@landennation8201

Notorious Incognito that and some of the songs from torches like Houdini and I would have done anything for you

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@blatanthypocrisy9701

They are so talented and creative. A lot of their music sounds like it could be from a different band. It's a shame that "pumped up kicks" is the only song they have with over 100,000,000 views. Such good music

@roki8706

4 years later almost 800M thats crazy

@subtrinity

@@roki8706its got a billion+ now ☹️

@bluboyd3637

​@@roki87061 billion alr

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