[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).
Always Have Always Will
Friends Lyrics
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Lyrics and Music by Andrew Weiss
These streets play dumb to what they've seen of me
When I was born my eyes were big and blue
I'd like to see what they would do to me
If I run away, and take you too
I need a new soundtrack, sing a different song
But please keep it down in here, I can't hear myself think
I guess there's just some things I don't know
Like where do I look to find LA?
I hope they like the view from down below
Statues, statues, statues melt into the sand
Tie the leather string around my hand til you can't no more
Take me to the land, where mannequins can talk
And the boots don't do the walking all over me
Take me to the place where there's magic in the air, we wear flowers in our hair
Well I guess there's always dreaming, and we'll always, always, always have New York
Hide under the covers, check under the bed
Keep your hands where I can see them, get out of your own head
Take me to the land, where mannequins can talk
And the boots don't do the walking all over me
Take me to the place where there's magic in the air, we wear flowers in our hair
Well I guess there's always dreaming, and we'll always, always, always have New York
The lyrics of "Always Have Always Will" by Friends convey a longing for escape and a search for a sense of belonging. The song begins by describing the streets of New York as oblivious to the singer's past experiences, as if they don't acknowledge the emotions and struggles they have witnessed. The singer reflects on their own birth, highlighting innocence and vulnerability with mention of their big blue eyes. They express a desire to run away from their current situation, inviting someone else to join them on this journey.
The lyrics also touch upon the need for change and a fresh start, as the singer yearns for a new soundtrack and a different perspective. They express a hope that the "good guy" always triumphs and that they feel a sense of belonging. However, there are aspects of life and knowledge that still elude them, as shown by the line questioning where to find Los Angeles and wondering how it would look from a different perspective.
The following lines introduce the idea of statues melting into sand, symbolizing the transformation and impermanence of rigid structures and expectations. The leather string tied around the hand signifies a connection or bond that is so tight it becomes impossible to sever. These images convey a desire for freedom and personal autonomy.
The chorus reiterates the longing for a different place, a land where mannequins have voices, boots don't oppress, and there is a magical atmosphere, embodied by wearing flowers in their hair. The refrain emphasizes the idea that dreaming offers perpetual hope and that New York will always hold a special place in their hearts.
Overall, "Always Have Always Will" explores themes of yearning for change, the struggle for personal identity, and the power of dreams and imagination. The lyrics capture a sense of restlessness and a search for a sense of belonging, as well as the enduring connection to the city of New York.
Line by Line Meaning
These streets play dumb to what they've seen of me
The streets of New York hide the secrets and experiences I've had in this city.
When I was born my eyes were big and blue
From the moment I entered this world, I had a curious and optimistic perspective.
I'd like to see what they would do to me
I wonder how the streets would react if I decide to defy their expectations.
If I run away, and take you too
If I escape from this place, I want to take you along with me.
I need a new soundtrack, sing a different song
I crave a change in my life, a fresh start with new experiences.
I hope the good guy always wins, and we feel like we belong
I desire a world where justice prevails and we all find a sense of belonging.
But please keep it down in here, I can't hear myself think
In this chaotic environment, I struggle to find clarity and focus on my thoughts.
I guess there's just some things I don't know
There are certain things in life that I'm still uncertain or unaware of.
Like where do I look to find LA?
I ponder the whereabouts of Los Angeles, unsure of its exact location.
I hope they like the view from down below
I hope people appreciate the unique perspective I offer from my own position.
Statues, statues, statues melt into the sand
The immovable and rigid structures in life can eventually lose their significance and fade away.
Tie the leather string around my hand til you can't no more
Hold on to me tightly with a bond that cannot be broken.
Take me to the land, where mannequins can talk
Transport me to a place where even inanimate objects can communicate and share their stories.
And the boots don't do the walking all over me
In this place, I don't want to be taken advantage of or treated unfairly.
Take me to the place where there's magic in the air, we wear flowers in our hair
Guide me to a magical place where the atmosphere is enchanting and we embrace a carefree and creative spirit.
Well, I guess there's always dreaming, and we'll always, always, always have New York
In the end, dreaming is something we can always rely on, and New York will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Hide under the covers, check under the bed
Seek safety and reassurance by hiding from the fears and uncertainties of life.
Keep your hands where I can see them, get out of your own head
Stay transparent and open, freeing yourself from overthinking and self-doubt.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andrew Weiss
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