[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).
Come Together
Friends Lyrics
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Five
He shut his eyes and came out on "Wear no shookballs"
Don't worry if you don't get the vocal, just keep going
Ok, sorry
Yes, I get very involved, you know?
One, two, a one, two, three, four
Here come old flat top, he come groovin' up slowly
He got hair down to his knees
He's got to be a joker, he just do what he please
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Look out!
He wear no shoeshine, he got toe-jam football
He got monkey finger, he shoot Coca-Cola
He say, "I know you, you know me"
One thing I can tell you, you just got to be free
Come together, right now
Over me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Hey!
He's bad productions, he's got walrus gumboot
He's got Ono sideburns, he's one spinal cracker
He's got feet down below his knees
He holds you in his arms, yeah you can feel his disease
Come together, right now
Over me
Yeah
Hey!
He come groovin' up slowly
He got ju-ju eyeballs, he's one holy roller
He got hair down to his knees
He's got to be a joker, he just do what he please, look out!
He's roller-coaster, he got early warnin'
He's got Doris dockers-
Early warning
Yes
c man like him would have it
He's got teenage lyrics, he's got hot rod bowling
I'm losing my cool
The lyrics to Friends's song "Come Together" have a playful and enigmatic quality to them. The song opens with a call to attention, indicating that something important is about to be communicated. The line "Here come old flat top, he come groovin' up slowly" introduces the main character of the song, who is described as having unconventional and eccentric attributes. He is depicted with "ju-ju eyeballs" and as a "holy roller," suggesting a sense of spiritual or mystical qualities. The line "He got hair down to his knees, He's got to be a joker, he just do what he please" further emphasizes this character's free-spirited nature and refusal to conform to societal norms.
As the song progresses, more peculiar traits of the character are revealed. He is described as not wearing shoeshine and having "toe-jam football" and "monkey finger." These descriptions create a vivid and surreal image, adding to the overall whimsical atmosphere of the song. The character also expresses a sense of connection and familiarity with the listener, claiming "I know you, you know me" and emphasizing the importance of personal freedom.
The repeated lines of "Shoot me" and "Come together, right now, over me" serve as catchy refrains throughout the song, somewhat cryptic in meaning but suggesting a call to unity or shared experience. The song ends with a mention of the character's "teenage lyrics" and "hot rod bowling," indicating a sense of teenage rebellion and excitement.
Overall, the lyrics of "Come Together" by Friends present a vibrant and imaginative portrayal of a singular character who embodies a rebellious and carefree spirit. The song encourages listeners to embrace their individuality, pursue personal freedom, and come together in unity.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop!
Pause and pay attention
Five
A countdown to start
He shut his eyes and came out on "Wear no shookballs"
He ignored societal expectations and embraced his true self
Don't worry if you don't get the vocal, just keep going
Don't be concerned with understanding the lyrics, continue enjoying the music
Ok, sorry
Apologizing for being overly involved
Yes, I get very involved, you know?
Acknowledging being deeply engaged in the music
One, two, a one, two, three, four
A standard musical cue to begin playing
Here come old flat top, he come groovin' up slowly
Someone with a flat hairstyle enters the scene with a relaxed and smooth manner
He got ju-ju eyeballs, he's one holy roller
He possesses a mystical aura and is deeply committed to his beliefs
He got hair down to his knees
His hair is unusually long
He's got to be a joker, he just do what he please
He is a playful and carefree individual who follows his own desires
Shoot me
Expressing a sense of surrender or vulnerability
Look out!
Be cautious or watchful
He wear no shoeshine, he got toe-jam football
He eschews societal norms like polished shoes and engages in unorthodox activities
He got monkey finger, he shoot Coca-Cola
He possesses dexterity and can accomplish unusual feats like opening a soda with his fingers
He say, "I know you, you know me"
He claims to have a deep understanding and connection with others
One thing I can tell you, you just got to be free
Freedom is essential and should be embraced
Come together, right now
Unite and join together at this moment
Over me
In my presence or influence
He's bad productions, he's got walrus gumboot
He creates unconventional art and wears unusual attire
He's got Ono sideburns, he's one spinal cracker
He has distinct sideburns and possesses a rebellious spirit
He's got feet down below his knees
His physical appearance or characteristics are unconventional
He holds you in his arms, yeah you can feel his disease
Being in his presence has a negative impact or influence
He's roller-coaster, he got early warning
He has an unpredictable nature and provides advance notice of potential risks
He's got Doris dockers-
He possesses unique or eccentric attributes
Early warning
Advance notice or indication of something approaching
Yes
Agreement or affirmation
A man like him would have it
He is the type of person to possess such qualities
He's got teenage lyrics, he's got hot rod bowling
He expresses himself through youthful and energetic means
I'm losing my cool
Becoming less composed or calm
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