[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 友人).
[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 début EP Better Off Alone (Jun 2011, Blood and Ink).
Sites: Twitter and Facebook.
[4] A defunct Japanese j-pop seiyuu group / seiyū group (声優ユニット), formed in 2008 (aka Ｆｒｉｅｎｄｓ). The group is an all-female sextet of: 小林ゆう (Yu Kobayashi), 下田麻美 (Asami Shimoda), 桜井 真子 (Mako Sakurai - more-commonly / ambiguously known as Mako), 明坂聡美 (Satomi Akesaka), 本多陽子 (Yohko Honda) and 阿澄佳奈 (Kana Asumi). As Friends, the débuted with single "ニセモノ" (5 Nov 2008), followed by albums: 今日の5の2 BGM集 音祭り春夏秋冬 (Dec 2008), Best Friends (Jan 2009) and Friendship (Sept 2009).
The band promoted / cross-marketed television anime 今日の5の2 (romanised Kyo no Go no Ni - Today in Class 5-2) and consisted of series' seiyuu / seiyū (声優, 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).
A Place For Us
Friends Lyrics
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We destroy it
Life has lost its value
We dug our own grave.
There's another maze out here
There are more lies in the air
Every exit has a wall
I'm affraid.
The night
The day
All these things have been changed.
Lonely world
Betrayed world
It once was my friend
But now I try to find
A New World For Us.
The lyrics to Friends' song "A Place For Us" delve into the concept of societal destruction and the loss of value in life. The opening lines, "Remains of a wonderworld, We destroy it, Life has lost its value, We dug our own grave," point to the idea that humanity has damaged the once beautiful world we lived in. The phrase "Remains of a wonderworld" suggests that what is left of our world is merely fragments or remnants, indicating the extent of the destruction caused by human actions. The lyrics hint at the consequences of our actions, emphasizing that life no longer holds the same worth it once did and that we are ultimately responsible for our own downfall.
The next stanza introduces the idea of another maze, symbolizing the complexities and challenges present in society. The line "Every exit has a wall, Called intolerance, I'm afraid" highlights the barriers and divisions created by intolerance. It reflects the fear and uncertainty that arise within individuals when confronted with these walls or obstacles. The lyrics further emphasize the theme of change, expressing how both the night and the day have been altered. This suggests that the world and its dynamics have drastically shifted, leaving behind a sense of loneliness and betrayal.
Overall, the lyrics depict a world that has been damaged irreparably by humanity's actions. They raise awareness about the consequences of our destructive behaviors and the need to strive for a new world characterized by unity and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Remains of a wonderworld
What is left of a once magnificent and awe-inspiring world.
We destroy it
We, as humanity, are causing its destruction.
Life has lost its value
The significance and worth of life have diminished.
We dug our own grave
We have brought about our own downfall and demise.
There's another maze out here
In this chaotic world, there are further complexities and challenges.
There are more lies in the air
Deception and falsehoods pervade the atmosphere.
Every exit has a wall
Any attempt to escape or find a way out is obstructed by barriers.
Called intolerance
These barriers are manifestations of intolerance.
I'm afraid
Anxiety and fear consume my emotions.
The night
The darkness that represents despair and gloom.
The day
The light of hope and positivity.
All these things have been changed
These aspects of life have undergone significant transformations.
Lonely world
A world devoid of companionship and connection.
Betrayed world
A world that has been let down and deceived.
It once was my friend
This world used to be a source of comfort and support.
But now I try to find
Currently, my pursuit is to discover.
A New World For Us
A fresh and promising world that is inclusive and accommodating to all.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Raphael Maizé, Vlad Boechat
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marian Chacon
OMG, WHAT AN AMAZING
VOICE, MELODY. THE LYRICS ARE BEAUTIFUL!
DAVID FOSTOR IS A MASTERFUL COMPOSER.
BEAUTIFUL ORCHESTRA-
TION. TQ KINDLY FOR
A SPLENDID RENDITION.
SOMEWHERE WHERE THE
WHOLE WORLD WOULD BE IN PEACE, WOULD BE
HEAVENLY!!!!
EdithHead
She is hands-down one of the most talented people to ever come out of American Idol. She has control, power, perfect pitch, and an incredible sense of expression and dynamics. Of course, it helps that she's singing one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I love this video.
P Abraham
And she didn’t even win!
BlindMellowNellie
When I watched this on television, I was thinking 'don't mess it up', and holding my breath. She nailed it, and I swear I was in tears at the end for her.
Suzan G
Impossible for someone as talented as Katharine not to give an absolutely perfect performance
Raymond Hassett
This performance can be summarized in one word and that one word is perfection
John Joseph Mercadante
One word mesmerizing. Barbra Streisand owned this song, no one could touch her performance till Katherine Mcphee came along.
Robin Marsden
Most beautiful song in the world. Best rendition by Katherine McPhee. ❤️
Michael Poyntz
The second Katherine begins to sing this song it is virtually magical how far she can take you into truly feeling the gentle passionate vocals of this classic! She is a superb singer! And so cute, wow!
Marlene Ward
David Foster is a genius! I love Babs singing Somewhere. Katherine McFee did it Justice. Streisand does alot of Duets. May this one be next. With David Foster at the helm, strike this up as a Win Win Win!
Lyluvbq
No matter how many times hearing this, goosebumps all over me.. She sings like an angel.. or probably better than an angel.. lol