[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).
Holiday
Friends Lyrics
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To the coast in the driving rain
As luck would have it
On a Spring Bank Holiday
A23 like a car park
There's a tear-up in the near-side lane
Fisticuffs
Said I borrow my brother's car
Fan belt snapped on the hard shoulder
Glove box stockings - I'm on my way
Part of the fun on a Spring Bank Holiday
Take a ride on the rollercoaster
Stretch the legs on the Promenade
Strawberry Mivvi,
or a mint choc chip sundae?
I met her by the seafood stall
She warmed my cockles and that's not all
Too much to drink, I'm in a two and eight
Will I make the starting gate?
Easter Sunday to Whitsuntide
Saddle up and come for a ride!
Nylon sheets, a guaranteed sea view
Squint a bit and you're in Corfu
slap and tickle, you have been warned
One false move and it's 3rd degree burns!
Set fair for an English Summer
Then back to work in the pouring rain
As luck would have it
On a Spring Bank Holiday
Spring Bank Holiday
The lyrics of Friends’ song "Holiday" describe a typical English summer holiday experience. The song opens with the line "Set fair for an English summer," indicating the start of a trip despite the driving rain. The mention of a Spring Bank Holiday sets the stage for a weekend getaway.
The next line, "A23 like a car park," refers to the A23 highway, which is known for its traffic congestion. This suggests that the roads are crowded with people heading to the coast for the holiday weekend. The lyrics further describe a scuffle or argument happening in the near-side lane, depicting some of the chaos that can occur during busy holiday travel.
The singer of the song mentions borrowing their brother's car, which unfortunately encounters a mechanical issue - the fan belt snaps on the hard shoulder (the side of the road). This event, though inconvenient, is seen as part of the fun and adventure of a Spring Bank Holiday.
The lyrics then shift to the activities one might enjoy during such a holiday. Riding rollercoasters, strolling along the promenade, and indulging in popular ice creams like the Strawberry Mivvi and mint choc chip sundae are mentioned. The singer also meets someone at the seafood stall who warms their heart, hinting at a romantic encounter during this holiday.
The song ends with a mention of the timeframe from Easter Sunday to Whitsuntide, which is the period between Easter and Pentecost. The lyrics invite listeners to saddle up and join in on the holiday experience.
Overall, "Holiday" reflects the excitement, fun, and unpredictability that can be found during an English summer vacation, despite the weather or any mishaps along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Set fair for an English Summer
Ready for a pleasant and enjoyable summer in England
To the coast in the driving rain
Heading to the coast despite the heavy rain
As luck would have it
Coincidentally
On a Spring Bank Holiday
During a public holiday in spring
A23 like a car park
Traffic on A23 is congested, resembling a parking lot
There's a tear-up in the near-side lane
There's a fight or argument happening in the nearby lane
Fisticuffs
Physical fight
On a Spring Bank Holiday!
During a public holiday in spring!
Said I borrow my brother's car
I mentioned that I borrowed my brother's car
Fan belt snapped on the hard shoulder
The car's fan belt broke while stopped on the side of the road
Glove box stockings - I'm on my way
Finding stockings in the glove box and getting ready to continue the journey
Part of the fun on a Spring Bank Holiday
A humorous aspect of spending the public holiday in spring
Take a ride on the rollercoaster
Enjoy a thrilling experience on the rollercoaster
Stretch the legs on the Promenade
Take a walk on the Promenade to exercise
Strawberry Mivvi, or a mint choc chip sundae?
Choosing between a strawberry Mivvi or a mint chocolate chip sundae
I met her by the seafood stall
I encountered her while she was at the seafood stall
She warmed my cockles and that's not all
She made me feel happy, and there's more to the story
Too much to drink, I'm in a two and eight
Having consumed too many drinks, I'm in a confused state
Will I make the starting gate?
Am I going to be able to participate or take part?
Easter Sunday to Whitsuntide
From Easter to Whitsuntide, a period of time
Saddle up and come for a ride!
Prepare yourself and join in for an adventure
Nylon sheets, a guaranteed sea view
Sleeping on nylon sheets ensures a view of the sea
Squint a bit and you're in Corfu
If you squint your eyes, you might feel like you're in Corfu
Slap and tickle, you have been warned
Engaging in playful activities, be cautioned
One false move and it's 3rd degree burns!
A single mistake can have severe consequences
Set fair for an English Summer
Ready for a pleasant and enjoyable summer in England
Then back to work in the pouring rain
Returning to work while it's raining heavily
As luck would have it
Coincidentally
On a Spring Bank Holiday
During a public holiday in spring
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@bimjeam0088
Monica and Ross their sibling bond looks so freaking real.
@MrFaiqueShakil
the show is perfectly directed.
@zyestes9786
Yeah their siblings are more real than any real siblings XD
@julianafuna9096
Sooooo true
@kiril7086
yeah might be because they're married irl
@vidishabansal3476
@@kiril7086 that's the other David, not Ross. 😂
@krishnalekhi1355
Rest In Peace to the man who brought a smile to millions of faces, Matthew Perry aka the beloved Chandler Bing
@KitsuneAdorable
😭🥺
@Trappedinsimulation
I love it how Joey cares for pheobe
@phoebemah9980
Phoebe 😉