[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 Thing Like This
Friends Lyrics
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I'm a take you all to the sky
Six seats and it's all black
I'm a take you all for a ride
You like this I like that
I'm a take you all to the sky
Six seats and it's all black
I'm a take you all for a ride
Ain't no loving here, pushing comes to shove again
Popping up with your mans, just to rub it in
Mad cause I ain't fuck with your friends, that's just what it is
Bank accounts look like west coast zip codes
Plenty those, with plenty O's
Funny how these things go, attracting pretty hoes, rolling sticky dro
Feel like King Arthur fuck what you thought was set in stone
Tipping on four-fours, chopper on blow no kick back
Gave your bitch the digits mid song like I'm Mike Jones
And if she sing along then I might just hit her back
Clean as candy painted lacs, bitch I been on that
You like this I like that
I'm a take you all to the sky
Six seats and it's all black
I'm a take you all for a ride
You like this I like that
I'm a take you all to the sky
Six seats and it's all black
I'm a take you all for a ride
World is spinning cyclone, and I feel like I'm home
I can save us in the chaos, It's a different time zone
Better to burn, than to disappear
I feel I'm in fear, of the things I yearn
Of the things I earn, all the things I learned
Throw it on a pile, sit back and watch it burn
I'm a put my sights on when the lights on
Snap you with the ice on with my Nikon
Trying to make you dance with me to the right song
Trying to make some fans of me when I right wrongs
Trying to make you dance with me to the right song
Trying to make some fans of me when I right wrongs
I know you got a lot of trust, and I got a lot of lust
Other bitches on me, but a nigga do not give a fuck
Wish that I could sum it up, but I got a double cup
Chalice runneth over, but my dear I think my time is up
You like this I like that
You like this I like that
You like this I like that
I'm a take you all to the sky
Six seats and it's all black
I'm a take you all for a ride
The lyrics to Friends' song "A Thing Like This" speak to the singer's desires and intentions in a relationship. The repetition of "You like this I like that" signifies a mutual understanding and attraction between both parties. The singer then expresses their intention to take their partner on an exhilarating journey, symbolized by the line "I'm a take you all to the sky." This highlights their desire to create an exciting and adventurous experience together.
The subsequent lines introduce a more rebellious and confident attitude. The singer emphasizes their freedom from societal norms and expectations, suggesting a disregard for the opinions of others. They assert their independence by stating, "Hold up hold up bitch, I'm all out of fucks to give," indicating that they are unapologetic for their actions and choices. The line "Bank accounts look like west coast zip codes" conveys wealth, success, and a lavish lifestyle. It also implies that the singer attracts attention and romantic interest from attractive individuals.
The second verse delves into the singer's self-confidence and their ability to navigate chaotic situations. They express a sense of comfort and belonging, referring to the world as a cyclone and feeling at home within it. The line "Better to burn, than to disappear" suggests a willingness to take risks and stand out rather than fading into obscurity. Additionally, the repetition of "Trying to make you dance with me to the right song" indicates the singer's desire to connect with their partner on multiple levels, both emotionally and physically.
Overall, the lyrics of "A Thing Like This" convey a sense of confidence, desire for adventure, and a readiness to pursue a passionate and intense relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You like this I like that
Our preferences may differ, but that's okay
I'm a take you all to the sky
I will elevate your experience
Six seats and it's all black
We'll travel together in style
I'm a take you all for a ride
I will guide you on this journey
Hold up hold up bitch, I'm all out of fucks to give
I no longer care about pleasing others
Ain't no loving here, pushing comes to shove again
There's no affection left, only conflict
Popping up with your mans, just to rub it in
I appear with your partner merely to provoke you
Mad cause I ain't fuck with your friends, that's just what it is
I don't engage with your friends, accept the reality
Bank accounts look like west coast zip codes
I possess significant wealth
Plenty those, with plenty O's
Numerous bank accounts with abundant funds
Funny how these things go, attracting pretty hoes, rolling sticky dro
It's amusing how life brings attractive women and marijuana my way
Feel like King Arthur fuck what you thought was set in stone
I feel powerful and disregard anything considered unchangeable
Tipping on four-fours, chopper on blow no kick back
Riding smoothly in luxurious cars, armed and ready
Gave your bitch the digits mid song like I'm Mike Jones
I flirted with your romantic partner during a song, reminiscent of Mike Jones
And if she sing along then I might just hit her back
If she reciprocates, I might pursue her further
Clean as candy painted lacs, bitch I been on that
My appearance is immaculate, I've been living like this for a while
World is spinning cyclone, and I feel like I'm home
Amidst the chaos, I find comfort and belonging
I can save us in the chaos, It's a different time zone
I have the ability to rescue us in this chaotic world, within a different reality
Better to burn, than to disappear
It's preferable to go out in flames than to vanish without a trace
I feel I'm in fear, of the things I yearn
I'm scared of my own desires
Of the things I earn, all the things I learned
Regarding my achievements and lessons
Throw it on a pile, sit back and watch it burn
I accumulate my possessions and watch them go up in flames
I'm a put my sights on when the lights on
I will focus when the opportunity arises
Snap you with the ice on with my Nikon
Capture a photo of you with my expensive jewelry using my Nikon camera
Trying to make you dance with me to the right song
I want to entice you to dance with me to the perfect tune
Trying to make some fans of me when I right wrongs
My goal is to gain supporters when I correct my mistakes
I know you got a lot of trust, and I got a lot of lust
You have faith in me, but I struggle with intense desire
Other bitches on me, but a nigga do not give a fuck
I have attention from other females, but I remain indifferent
Wish that I could sum it up, but I got a double cup
I can't easily explain my situation, as I'm preoccupied with substance abuse
Chalice runneth over, but my dear I think my time is up
My cup overfloweth, but I believe my time is coming to an end
You like this I like that
Our preferences may differ, but that's okay
I'm a take you all to the sky
I will elevate your experience
Six seats and it's all black
We'll travel together in style
I'm a take you all for a ride
I will guide you on this journey
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ethan Sharp, Ty Menlove
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind