[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).
I Believe In Love
Friends Lyrics
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Cause I don't really want to think about it anymore
Some kind of hole has found its home inside my soul
And I just quietly ignore it
And slide the chain back on my door
And I make my way into the dead of night
Yeah yeah yeah
I've been walking around trying to figure it out
Out
I need something to believe in
But I got to find it
Something to believe in
But I can't find it
Find it anywhere
Something's got to change
You don't need to sympathize nah
I just want to close my eyes
And turn off my telephone
And pretend like I'm not home
And make my way into the dead of night
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
I've been walking around trying to figure it out
Out
Out
I need something to believe in
But I got to find it
Something to believe in
But I can't find it anywhere
I need something to believe in
But I got to find it yeah
Something to believe in
But I can't find it
Find it anywhere
Something's got to change
I can't stay the same
Nah, something's got to change
Been walking around trying to figure it out
The lyrics of Friends' song "I Believe In Love" depict the feeling of being lost and searching for something to believe in. The singer narrates how they avoid facing an issue that has been bothering them, choosing to ignore their emotions and slide the chain back on their door. The singer then describes how they want to close their eyes, turn off their phone, and pretend they're not home. The lyrics suggest that the singer is overwhelmed and trying to figure it out, but they are struggling to find something to believe in that can help them change and move forward.
The repetition of "I need something to believe in, but I can't find it anywhere" emphasizes the singer's struggle and longing for guidance or direction. The tone of the song is contemplative, with a slow melody and sparse instrumentation that allows the lyrics to take center stage. The lyrics are relatable, especially for those who have experienced a lack of purpose, direction, or fulfillment in their lives.
The song's message about the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life resonated with many listeners, and the track received critical acclaim for its emotive vocals and poignant lyrics. "I Believe In Love" became one of Friends' most popular tracks, garnering millions of views and streams across various platforms.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I guess I better talk about it yeah
I need to face and discuss my emotions.
Cause I don't really want to think about it anymore
My emotions are overwhelming and I no longer want to hold them in.
Some kind of hole has found its home inside my soul
I feel empty and lost.
And I just quietly ignore it
I try to suppress my emotions and avoid dealing with them.
And slide the chain back on my door
I isolate myself from the world.
And I make my way into the dead of night Yeah yeah yeah
I seek solace in the darkness and silence of the night.
I've been walking around trying to figure it out Out Out
I've been contemplating and trying to understand my emotions.
I need something to believe in But I got to find it
I'm searching for a sense of purpose or meaning.
Something to believe in But I can't find it Find it anywhere
I'm struggling to find something that brings me comfort or fulfills me.
Something's got to change
I realize that I need to make a change in my life.
You don't need to sympathize nah
I don't need anyone's sympathy or pity.
I just want to close my eyes And turn off my telephone And pretend like I'm not home And make my way into the dead of night Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
I need solitude and to remove distractions to focus on my thoughts and emotions.
I've been walking around trying to figure it out Out Out
I'm still trying to understand my feelings and what I need in life.
Something's got to change I can't stay the same Nah, something's got to change
I realize that I can't continue living the same way and need to make a change for my own well-being.
Been walking around trying to figure it out
I'm actively seeking answers and solutions to my emotional struggles.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Caleb Denison
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