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1) A melodic punk band from Richmond, VA that draw heavy influences from the likes of Jawbreaker and Rites of Spring. (http://www.myspace.com/friendlyfireva)
2) A fast paced street punk band from Munich, Germany(http://www.myspace.com/friendlyfiremuenchen)
3) About 3 or 4 brocore type bands.
4) Friendly Fire produce deep Drum and Bass from St Petersburg , Russian Federation. "Super Logic" and "No Gravity" have been received with great acclaim by DJs worldwide and a new album is due for release soon . . http://www.myspace.com/ffdnb
5) Friendly Fire is a Maximum Fun podcast starring Benjamin Harrison, Adam Pranica, and John Roderick.
Hawaiian Air
Friendly Fire Lyrics
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Knees in my back 'cause we're flying high
Did I give it all?
I guess I gave it all
Seeing the mountains through the fog
Watching a film with a talking dog
'Cause if I fall
[Repeat: x4]
Hawaiian air
Leaving the world down beneath the clouds
Hawaiian notes, don't need no pounds
Did I give them all?
Oh, did I give them all?
Ache in my leg from a broken seat
Skipping the meal for a G&T
'Cause if I fall
I'm beggin' not to fall
[Repeat: x4]
Hawaiian air
Touchin' down
Hit the ground
I'm breathin' new air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
As we land, you pinch my hand
I'm still here
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
Up in the sky on a lunar bound
Steel guitar and the melly sound
Did I give it all?
I guess I gave it all
Feeling the shapes keeps me reticent
Stuck in my seat from the turbulence
And if I fall
Then I fall
Breaking open skies of green earths
Deserts,
In our eyes we're falling
Our hearts in our ?
Touchin' down
Hit the ground
I'm breatin' new air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
As we land, you pinch my hand
I'm still here
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
As the wheels, hit the ground
I'm breathing Hawaiian air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
As the heat fills my lungs
I'm breathing Hawaiian air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
[Repeat: x4]
Hawaiian air
The song "Hawaiian Air" by Friendly Fires seems to be about a person who is taking a flight for the purpose of escaping their problems and finding a new perspective. The lyrics mention the singer's comfort and enjoyment of the flight ("Flying high... Hawaiian air") but also their hesitations and fears ("Did I give it all?... I'm beggin' not to fall"). The singer notes the beauty they witness from the airplane (mountains through the fog) and the entertainment they find in small things (watching a movie about a talking dog). The repeated line about "Hawaiian air" seems to invoke a sense of tranquility in the singer, as they breathe in this new environment and marvel at their surroundings.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being in transit, both physically and emotionally. The singer is escaping from something they don't want to deal with, but they also seem to be embracing the sense of adventure and journey that comes with stepping on a plane. The Hawaiian setting could represent a new beginning, a place to start fresh and leave worries behind. The song invites the listener to join the singer on their flight and share in their experience of escapism and newness.
Line by Line Meaning
Taking a ride to another climb
Embarking on a journey to a new place or experience
Knees in my back 'cause we're flying high
Feeling discomfort but also excitement while soaring through the air
Did I give it all?
Questioning if one has put forth their best effort
I guess I gave it all
Realizing that one has indeed put forth their best effort
Seeing the mountains through the fog
Perceiving beauty despite obstacles or challenges
Watching a film with a talking dog
Finding entertainment or joy in unexpected things
'Cause if I fall
Then I guess I fall
Accepting that failure is a possibility
Hawaiian air
The refreshing, invigorating feeling of the atmosphere in Hawaii
Leaving the world down beneath the clouds
Escaping from reality or worldly problems
Hawaiian notes, don't need no pounds
Appreciating the simple pleasures in life
Oh, did I give them all?
Reflecting on whether one has given their all to others or to oneself
Ache in my leg from a broken seat
Feeling physical discomfort while traveling
Skipping the meal for a G&T
Indulging in a small pleasure despite discomfort or inconvenience
I'm beggin' not to fall
Expressing a desire to avoid failure or setbacks
Touchin' down
Hit the ground
I'm breathing new air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
Feeling grateful for a new experience and eager to savor it
As we land, you pinch my hand
I'm still here
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
Sharing an intimate moment with another person while appreciating a new experience
Up in the sky on a lunar bound
Steel guitar and the melly sound
Experiencing a sense of space and timelessness while enjoying music
Feeling the shapes keeps me reticent
Stuck in my seat from the turbulence
And if I fall
Then I fall
Feeling apprehensive or fearful but still accepting the possibility of failure
Breaking open skies of green earths
Deserts,
In our eyes we're falling
Our hearts in our ?
Experiencing wonder and awe while witnessing natural beauty
As the wheels, hit the ground
I'm breathing Hawaiian air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
Celebrating the end of a journey and the beginning of a new adventure
As the heat fills my lungs
I'm breathing Hawaiian air
Gonna take this all in
Gonna take this all in
Being invigorated by the warmth and beauty of Hawaii
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDWARD DAVID HUW MACFARLANE, EDWARD JOHN FREDERICK GIBSON, JACK BARNABY SAVIDGE
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Nigel Kelly
I have to say Friendly Fires are probably one of the best bands of the last 10 years. I just bought both their albums on iTunes last week and have been listening non stop. Each song of both albums is just high quality. How are these guys not more famous. And I love the fact that they don't sound like radiohead, coldplay and all the other moaney, dark, negative music that has been en vogue in the indie world since Nirvana.
Songs like jump in the pool and hawaiian air are just from another planet. And songs like skeleton boy and Photo Booth just rock like they are from another planet.
Superb. keep it up the good work and can't wait til next album.
ridd-pr
There's another album coming?!
Andrei Callanan
Coldplay are hardly in the indie world
J S
Nigel Kelly Foster the People is my favorite Indie band
H H
I remember watching this on MTV 8 years ago during a linguistic journey in Brighton. Amazing memories and amazing song. You brits are outstanding for music
Dominic
I sing this whenever im in a bad mood so much that now it comes second nature. Lol,its such a satisfying eargasm, his voice, the beat just gaining and gaining, so amazing. Thanks you so much for making such helpful and soothing music💙
Abdo Za Deldo
Feels lovely for me a young man to enjoy a music that is enjoyed by lot of (probably) old commenters in comment section, I feel obliged to keep listening to this happy amazing song <3
Xenon
hey... i still listen to them too!
Raquel Wells
There's no way I can listen to this song and not feel joy in my heart
MA UR
Such an amazing feeling.😍😍