[1] A New York, USA dance… Read Full Bio ↴Friends is a name of at least eleven entities:
[1] A New York, USA dance-punk / indie pop band.
[2] A London, UK romantic pop-rock band.
[3] A Tennessee, USA pop punk / emo band.
[4] A Japanese j-pop seiyuu group.
[5] A Swedish pop group.
[6] A UK psych-folk trio.
[7] A USA 70s jazz rock group.
[8] An Adelaide, Australia rock band.
[9] A Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA math rock band.
[10] A Japanese noise-pop band (aka ĺäşş).
[11] A USA television series.
[12]An obscure 1960s British pop group
[1] A Brooklyn, NYC, NY, USA dance-punk / indie pop band (aka Perpetual Crush), founded in 2010.
Sites: Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia.
[2] A London, UK based romantic pop-rock band formed, in 1986, by William Jones (vocals, songwriting, guitar), in Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, UK. In 1992, Jones was joined by Martin Parker (drums, percussion), who together are the band's nucleus. They have released nine albums and six singles (on Summerhouse). Their latest album is Spangleland (May 2007).
Their lyrics span incurable optimism to dark miserableness and influences include: Teardrop Explodes, The Chameleons and 70s acoustic, e.g. Nick Drake and Renaissance. Spangleland is stylistically atypical, featuring somewhat weird epics.
Sites: Discogs.
[3] A Nashville, TN, USA, pop punk / emo band, with members of Dependency and dĂŠbut EP Better Off Alone (Jun 2011, Blood and Ink).
Sites: Twitter and Facebook.
[4] A defunct Japanese j-pop seiyuu group / seiyĹŤ group (声ĺŞăŚăăă), formed in 2008 (aka ď˝ď˝ď˝ ď˝ď˝ď˝). The group is an all-female sextet of: ĺ°ćăă (Yu Kobayashi), ä¸ç°éşťçž (Asami Shimoda), ćĄäş çĺ (Mako Sakurai - more-commonly / ambiguously known as Mako), ćĺčĄçž (Satomi Akesaka), ćŹĺ¤é˝ĺ (Yohko Honda) and éżćžä˝łĺĽ (Kana Asumi). As Friends, the dĂŠbuted with single "ăăťă˘ă" (5 Nov 2008), followed by albums: äťćĽăŽ5ăŽ2 BGMé éłçĽăćĽĺ¤ç§ĺŹ (Dec 2008), Best Friends (Jan 2009) and Friendship (Sept 2009).
The band promoted / cross-marketed television anime äťćĽăŽ5ăŽ2 (romanised Kyo no Go no Ni - Today in Class 5-2) and consisted of series' seiyuu / seiyĹŤ (声ĺŞ, voice-over thespians). They performed the opening / end themes throughout the series and, as common with seiyuu groups, were dissolved with its 2009 discontinuation.
Sakurai is best know as a member of Bon-Bon Blanco.
Sites: Ja.Wikipedia.
[5] A Swedish pop group which split 2004. They contested Eurovision 2001 and parted when two members founded Nina & Kim.
[6] A defunct UK psych-folk trio, of: Peter Howell, John Ferdinando and Ruth Cubbin (vocals). Their only album was Fragile (1972).
Howell and Ferdinando also released albums as Agincourt / Ithaca.
Sites: Discogs.
[7] A defunct USA 70s jazz rock group, with members: John Abercrombie, Clint Houston, Jeff Williams and Marc Cohen. Their only album was Friends (1973).
Die for You
Friends Lyrics
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That you are known for selling
People's words a certain way
I'm caught in two do I belong to you?
There's no one I can use
You may not like the simple things
That others tend to choose
I'm onto you, when I have thought it through
Oh I will find
It doesn't matter if you fall at her feet
Oh I don't mind
I cannot ask you if there is no one to see
This is no life to lead
The world is catching up with you
I know it's time to leave i'm caught in two
Do I belong to you?
Who cares what's in your head
The only thing that's over me
Your love remains unsaid i'm caught in two
When I am wrong with you
Oh I will find
It doesn't matter if you fall at her feet
Oh I don't mind
I cannot ask you if there is no one to see
The one the the one
The one i'm not the one for you
The one the the one
The one i'm not the one for you
Oh I will find
It does not matter if you fall at her feet
Oh I don't mind
I cannot ask you if there is no one to see
The one the the one
The the one i'm not the one for you
The one the the one
The the one i'm not the one for you
In the song "Die for You" by Friends, the singer is grappling with a complex relationship where they feel conflicted about their place and value to the other person. The lyrics hint at a sense of betrayal or manipulation, with the singer acknowledging that the other person is known for twisting people's words to serve their own purposes. This creates a sense of mistrust and uncertainty about where they stand in this dynamic. The repetition of being "caught in two" reflects the internal struggle of wanting to belong but also feeling unsure about the sincerity of the connection.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of simplicity versus complexity in relationships. The singer acknowledges that the other person may not appreciate the straightforward and ordinary things that others might choose. This juxtaposition highlights the differences in values and preferences between the two individuals, adding another layer of tension to their connection. The singer is dissecting and analyzing the situation, trying to make sense of their feelings and the dynamics at play.
As the song progresses, there is a realization that the current situation is unsustainable and unhealthy. The singer acknowledges that the world is catching up with the other person, perhaps alluding to their deceptive ways being exposed or the consequences of their actions surfacing. This realization prompts the singer to contemplate leaving, recognizing that they are torn between their desire to belong and the need to assert their independence and self-worth.
The repeated chorus of "The one I'm not the one for you" underscores the ultimate conclusion of the singer. Despite any conflicting emotions or attachments, they come to terms with the fact that they may not be the right fit for the other person. The repeated refrain of not being the chosen one reinforces this realization and acceptance, showing a sense of closure and resignation. Ultimately, the song captures the complexity and emotional turmoil of a relationship that is fraught with mixed signals, unspoken emotions, and the bittersweet recognition that sometimes letting go is the only way to find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not supposed to say
I am hesitant to speak my mind
That you are known for selling
You are recognized for manipulating
People's words a certain way
Twisting others' words in a specific manner
I'm caught in two do I belong to you?
Feeling torn between loyalty and independence
There's no one I can use
No one I can rely on
You may not like the simple things
Preferring complexity over simplicity
That others tend to choose
Which most people opt for
I'm onto you, when I have thought it through
Realizing your true intentions after careful consideration
Oh I will find
I will eventually discover
It doesn't matter if you fall at her feet
Your actions towards her won't affect me
Oh I don't mind
I am indifferent to it
I cannot ask you if there is no one to see
Unable to address the situation without witnesses
This is no life to lead
This is not the path I want to follow
The world is catching up with you
The world is beginning to see your true nature
I know it's time to leave I'm caught in two
I understand it's time to move on but I'm still undecided
Who cares what's in your head
It doesn't matter what you think
The only thing that's over me
The only thing that has power over me
Your love remains unsaid I'm caught in two
Your affection is unspoken and I'm uncertain
When I am wrong with you
Feeling guilty in your presence
The one the the one
I am not the right one
The one I'm not the one for you
I am not the one you seek
Lyrics Š Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER THOMAS HALL, JACK TREBOR HERRINGTON, SAMUEL JAMES MORRIS, NATASSJA LUCY ELLEN SHINER, JACK WILSON, CHRISTOPHER HALL, NATASSJA SHINER
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@FleetingFilms
Oh wow she captures that feeling of missing someone so much that it would almost feel better if they never existed đą
@MiaMia-cn2ju
Yeah
@MiaMia-cn2ju
So sad I'm crying right now
@CryBaby_Melanie-
Yep
@ILoveMySqueeze
Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
@LoveLeigh313
Going through that now
@schmoyoho
gonna erase my memory so i can hear this for the first time again
@froggyputh
true
@Toekiwars
Me too
I have never gotten so much likes on a comment
@xorsyc
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