Friends is a name of at least eleven entities:
[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).

Over And Over
Friends Lyrics

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You changed your number so I couldn't call you
I guess I understand, cause I tend to fall through
The cracks you leave open - it's all that I'm holding onto
I've kept my distance, and you've kept your secrets
We're so good, insisting we're strong at our weakest
Just doing what's right, never thinking we might be the fools
Do you miss me, just a little at night while you're kissing someone you're not right for?
Convincing yourself that our love's on the shelf, that it's stone-cold sober

What a pity, how everything changes
And best-laid intentions turn lovers to strangers
It's taking more time than I'd like to be fine and I need some closure -
Is it really 'over' for you?
I dropped my pride and I picked up a pen
And I wrote you a letter that I'll never send
'Cause I'm scared to admit that I might give a shit how this ends
You've kept your cards so close to your chest
And I've kept on insisting that this is what's best for us both
But I'm faking it, my heart is still aching and I can't pretend
So do you miss me, just a little at night while you're kissing someone you're not right for?
Convincing yourself that our love's on the shelf, that it's stone-cold sober
What a pity, how everything changes
And best-laid intentions turn lovers to strangers
It's taking more time than I'd like to be fine and I need some closure -
Is it really 'over' for you?
I'm out of my element, holding my breath as I leave the next line in your hands
The dagger is delicate, cuts to the bone as I wait for an answer from you
If failure is imminent, I'll take my chances, 'cause that's all I know how to do
I don't know how to accept that it might be 'over' for you
Do you miss me, just a little at night while you're kissing
Your wonderful wife?

Not convincing yourself cause our love's on the shelf, and it's stone-cold sober
I guess it's really 'over' for you

Overall Meaning

The song "Over And Over" by Friends explores the aftermath of a failed relationship and the lingering emotions that come with it. The lyrics depict a sense of longing and desperation as the singer reflects on their past connection with their partner.

The song begins with the realization that the singer's partner has changed their number, making communication impossible. Despite understanding the reasoning behind it, the singer feels abandoned and clings to the memories and possibilities that were left behind. Both parties have kept their distance and hidden their true feelings, convincing themselves that staying apart is the right decision. However, deep down, they are unsure if they truly want to let go.

The chorus expresses the singer's vulnerability and questions their partner's feelings. They wonder if their partner misses them even just a little bit, especially when they are with someone else who isn't right for them. The singer finds it pitiful how everything has changed and how their once strong relationship has turned into two strangers merely surviving. They recognize that acceptance and closure are necessary, but the pain and healing process are taking longer than desired.

In the second verse, the singer reveals writing a heartfelt letter to their partner but being too afraid to send it. They admit that they still care and are unable to fake their emotions. They acknowledge that they have been pretending that ending their relationship is for the best, but deep down, their heart is still hurting. The lyrics convey the singer's internal struggle of trying to keep their feelings hidden while desperately yearning for their partner's return.

The bridge portrays the singer stepping out of their comfort zone, taking a risk by leaving the next move in their partner's hands. They emphasize the fragility of the situation, comparing it to a delicate dagger cutting to the bone, as they anxiously await a response. Even if failure seems imminent, they are willing to take the chance because it's all they know how to do. The singer admits that accepting the possibility that it is truly "over" for their partner is something they struggle with, indicating a reluctance to let go.

Overall, "Over And Over" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of love, loss, and longing. It captures the conflicting emotions and the difficulty of moving on from a failed relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

You changed your number so I couldn't call you
You purposely changed your phone number to avoid communication with me.

I guess I understand, cause I tend to fall through the cracks you leave open
I can empathize with your action because I often fail to meet your expectations and take advantage of the opportunities you offer.

it's all that I'm holding onto
Those few moments of connection are the only things I have left to cling onto.

I've kept my distance, and you've kept your secrets
I have maintained a certain level of emotional distance, while you have chosen not to share your secrets with me.

We're so good, insisting we're strong at our weakest
We have become experts at pretending to be strong when, in reality, we are most vulnerable.

Just doing what's right, never thinking we might be the fools
We constantly convince ourselves that we are doing the right thing, without considering the possibility that we might actually be making foolish decisions.

Do you miss me, just a little at night while you're kissing someone you're not right for?
Do you ever feel a slight longing for my presence when you are intimately involved with someone who is not suitable for you?

Convincing yourself that our love's on the shelf, that it's stone-cold sober
You try to convince yourself that our love is merely temporarily inactive, remaining untouched and devoid of any intoxicating emotions.

What a pity, how everything changes
It is truly unfortunate how everything has transformed.

And best-laid intentions turn lovers to strangers
Despite having had the most well-thought-out intentions, we have become complete strangers to each other.

It's taking more time than I'd like to be fine and I need some closure -
The process of healing is taking longer than I anticipated, and I yearn for some clarity and resolution.

Is it really 'over' for you?
Are you truly convinced that our relationship has reached its ultimate end?

I dropped my pride and I picked up a pen
I let go of my ego and resorted to writing a heartfelt letter.

And I wrote you a letter that I'll never send
I poured my emotions into a letter, but I am too afraid to actually deliver it to you.

'Cause I'm scared to admit that I might give a shit how this ends
I am frightened to acknowledge that I still deeply care about the outcome of our relationship.

You've kept your cards so close to your chest
You have been extremely secretive and guarded about your true feelings and intentions.

And I've kept on insisting that this is what's best for us both
Meanwhile, I have stubbornly maintained the belief that our separation is in the best interest of both parties.

But I'm faking it, my heart is still aching and I can't pretend
However, I am simply pretending to be fine, while deep inside, my heart still feels immense pain, and I am unable to deceive myself any longer.

So do you miss me, just a little at night while you're kissing someone you're not right for?
Once again, I wonder if you experience even a slight sense of longing for me while you engage in intimate moments with someone who is not suitable for you.

Convincing yourself that our love's on the shelf, that it's stone-cold sober
You continue to persuade yourself that our love is dormant, lifeless, and devoid of any intoxicating emotions.

What a pity, how everything changes
It is truly unfortunate how everything has transformed.

And best-laid intentions turn lovers to strangers
Despite having had the most well-thought-out intentions, we have become complete strangers to each other.

It's taking more time than I'd like to be fine and I need some closure -
The process of healing is taking longer than I anticipated, and I yearn for some clarity and resolution.

Is it really 'over' for you?
Are you truly convinced that our relationship has reached its ultimate end?

I'm out of my element, holding my breath as I leave the next line in your hands
I am feeling uncomfortable, uncertain, and anxious as I await your response to the next line I am about to speak.

The dagger is delicate, cuts to the bone as I wait for an answer from you
The impact of your answer, whether positive or negative, will deeply wound me, striking at the core of my emotions.

If failure is imminent, I'll take my chances, 'cause that's all I know how to do
Even if the prospect of failure is inevitable, I am willing to take the risk, as it is the only way I know how to act.

I don't know how to accept that it might be 'over' for you
I struggle with coming to terms with the possibility that you have truly moved on and that our relationship is definitively finished.

Do you miss me, just a little at night while you're kissing
Do you ever feel a slight longing for my presence when you are intimately involved with someone who is not suitable for you?

Your wonderful wife?
Are you unable to deny that even in the arms of your seemingly perfect spouse, you occasionally yearn for me?

Not convincing yourself cause our love's on the shelf, and it's stone-cold sober
You are no longer able to convince yourself that our love is merely inactive and devoid of any intoxicating emotions.

I guess it's really 'over' for you
In the end, it seems that you have truly moved on and our relationship has come to an irrevocable end.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kayla Friend

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