Formed out of the ashes of First Day Back, the St Albans, United Kingdom hardcore band they formed while still at school, Friendly Fires make razor-sharp post-punk that burns through the memories of all the dismal, skinny jeaned ‘80s revivalists you’ve been hearing these past few years. Sounding brittle, knotty and urgent, Friendly Fires are the real deal. With no fat or padding on them at all, their songs possess an elegant sparseness. As guitarist Edd Gibson notes: “The hardest thing I think is to know what to leave out, to know when something is enough.” But amongst all the stripped-back twists, there are also moments full of deep, blissed-out melodies. “I love lush, massive, tingly chords; the My Bloody Valentine sound,” says bassist and singer Ed MacFarlane.
LOVESICK
Friendly Fires Lyrics
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These things they don't work out?
Best to walk away
Before your love runs out
Don't you feel sometimes
You don't know who you are
Giving all you got
I'm lovesick, I'm lovesick
I'm lovesick, I'm lovesick
Cold hearts
Hold the world in your hands
Got me feeling lovesick
In your arms, in your arms
Cold hearts
Hold the world in your hands
Got me feeling lovesick
In your arms, in your arms
Don't you feel sometimes
You might need this just too much
What everybody else
Thinks you're out of touch?
And don't you think it's about time
You turn the page and move on?
And learn to shake it up
Before your love runs out
I'm lovesick, I'm lovesick
I'm lovesick, I'm lovesick
Cold hearts
Hold the world in your hands
Got me feeling lovesick
In your arms, in your arms
Cold hearts
Hold the world in your hands
Got me feeling lovesick
In your arms, in your arms
Lovesick, lovesick
Cold hearts
Hold the world in your hands
Got me feeling lovesick
In your arms, in your arms
Cold hearts
Hold the world in your hands
Got me feeling lovesick
In your arms, in your arms
Lovesick
The song "Lovesick" by Friendly Fires is about the ups and downs of being in love. The lyrics speak to the common experience of realizing a relationship isn't working out and the importance of walking away before your love runs out. The singer emphasizes the feeling of being lovesick and how it can be overwhelming when you don't know who you are or what to do. He suggests that it's necessary to "shake it up" and turn the page before love runs out. The metaphor of "cold hearts" holding the world in their hands implies that those who are emotionally unavailable or closed off can cause others to feel lovesick.
The chorus repeats the phrase "cold hearts hold the world in your hands, got me feeling lovesick in your arms," which further emphasizes the idea that being with someone who is emotionally unavailable can cause pain and turmoil. The repetition of "I'm lovesick" also underscores the emotional weight of the song. It's clear that the emotions being expressed in the song are raw and intense.
Although the song may seem straightforward, there are several layers of interpretation that can be applied to the lyrics. The use of the pronoun "you" suggests a conversation between two people, although it's unclear who those two people are. The singer could be singing to a lover, a friend, or even to himself. This ambiguity adds to the universal quality of the song, allowing listeners to apply their own experiences and emotions to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you know sometimes
These things they don't work out?
Best to walk away
Before your love runs out
There are times when relationships don't work out and it's better to end them before they completely drain you emotionally.
Don't you feel sometimes
You don't know who you are
Giving all you got
But you all just [Incomprehensible]
At times, you may feel lost and unsure of your identity. You may try your best in a relationship, but it still may not be enough to make it work.
I'm lovesick, I'm lovesick
I'm lovesick, I'm lovesick
The singer is experiencing intense emotions and feels lovesick.
Cold hearts
Hold the world in your hands
Got me feeling lovesick
In your arms, in your arms
The person the singer is in a relationship with seems emotionally unavailable and indifferent, yet the singer still feels lovesick when held by them.
Don't you feel sometimes
You might need this just too much
What everybody else
Thinks you're out of touch?
Sometimes you may feel like you need the relationship more than your partner does, and others may think you're out of touch for wanting a love that may not work.
And don't you think it's about time
You turn the page and move on?
And learn to shake it up
Before your love runs out
It's time to close this chapter of the relationship and move on before you completely lose yourself loving someone who doesn't reciprocate. It's important to change things up before your love completely fades away.
Lovesick, lovesick
The singer is still lovesick and can't shake off their emotions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDWARD DAVID HUW MACFARLANE, EDWARD JOHN FREDERICK GIBSON, JACK BARNABY SAVIDGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lindsey
You know those songs that give you the chills when you listen to them? This is one of those songs.
eugenio neto
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Vii
these guys are amazing, thanks for great tunes.. reminds me of good times!! x
Graham Kitchener
what a song! i like to hear it at least once every day
Tubinowho
I touched Ed's shoulder while he was dancing in the middle of the crowd. He was so damn sweat, but I'd do it again and again if I had a chance! the best concert of my life, and I wasnt even a big fan of Friendly Fires back then. They're awesome!
sweetsaz79
All their songs make me dance.
Nio
i dunno why but (to me) this whole album has a slight MJ vibe to it!!! and i LOVE IT!!
TheTruthTeller
Amazing song!
noahthebrickster
For whatever reason, the loss of definition almost enhances the sound. It's a weird effect that has something to do with YouTube's compression rates, and it only occurs on certain videos. Essentially, the sound ends up more muddy when you're in 480p, and at 360p it's sharper. It's weird.
Ricardo Catarino
This is so good!!!!