[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).
Please And Thank You
Friends Lyrics
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You cheer me up put a smile and say it’d be alright
It’d be alright
Thank you thank you Mom and Daddy
Thank you to teachers and my friends
Thank you thank you everybody
To you you you I say thank you
You shaped me helped me always by my side (always by my side)
You cheer me up put a smile and say it’d be alright
It’d be alright
Thank you thank you Mom and Daddy
Thank you to teachers and my friends
Thank you thank you everybody
To you you you I say thank you
Arigato Merci Shukran Dhanyavad
Kop khun Gracias Gahmun Kamsahamnida
Xie-xie Obrigado Terimakasih
Thank you thank you Mom and Daddy
Thank you to teachers and my friends
Thank you thank you everybody
Thank you thank you Mom and Daddy
Thank you to teachers and my friends
Thank you thank you everybody
To you you you I say thank you
The lyrics to "Please And Thank You" by Friends express gratitude towards the people who have been there for the singer throughout their life. The use of repetition emphasizes the importance of appreciation and recognition for those who have played a significant role in shaping the singer's journey.
The first verse acknowledges the constant support and guidance provided by someone close, who has always been by their side. This person has been instrumental in shaping the singer's character and has been a source of comfort, always cheering them up and assuring them that everything will be alright. This verse highlights the deep gratitude and appreciation the singer feels towards this individual.
The chorus reinforces the singer's appreciation by extending gratitude to various groups of people that have influenced their life. The singer thanks their parents (Mom and Daddy), teachers, and friends. This indicates that the singer recognizes the positive impact these individuals have had on their growth and development.
In the second verse and repeated chorus, the singer expresses their gratitude in different languages, representing a global recognition of the various cultures and people that have influenced their life. The use of different languages, such as Japanese (Arigato), French (Merci), and Spanish (Gracias), among others, emphasizes the universal gratitude being expressed.
Through these lyrics, the singer acknowledges and recognizes the importance of gratitude towards everyone who has contributed to their journey. It serves as a reminder to express appreciation to those who have made a positive impact, and it also encourages listeners to reflect on the people in their own lives who deserve similar recognition. Overall, the song conveys a heartfelt message of appreciation and serves as an ode to the people who have been there for the singer in their journey of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You shaped me helped me always by my side (always by my side)
You have had a significant impact on me and supported me throughout my life, constantly being there for me.
You cheer me up put a smile and say it’d be alright
You have the ability to bring joy to my life, making me smile and reassuring me that everything will be fine.
It’d be alright
You assure me that things will turn out well despite any challenges or difficulties.
Thank you thank you Mom and Daddy
I express my gratitude and appreciation to my mother and father for their love and care.
Thank you to teachers and my friends
I extend my thanks to my teachers and friends for their guidance, support, and companionship.
Thank you thank you everybody
I am grateful to each and every person who has played a role in my life and made a positive impact.
To you you you I say thank you
Specifically, I want to thank each individual person who has been part of my journey.
Arigato Merci Shukran Dhanyavad
I express my gratitude in various languages, acknowledging the diverse cultures and people who have supported me.
Kop khun Gracias Gahmun Kamsahamnida
I continue to show appreciation in different languages, recognizing the importance of expressing gratitude.
Xie-xie Obrigado Terimakasih
Through these additional languages, I convey my thanks once again, highlighting the significance of gratefulness.
Thank you thank you Mom and Daddy
I reiterate my gratitude towards my parents for their love and care.
Thank you to teachers and my friends
I extend my appreciation to my teachers and friends for their support and guidance.
Thank you thank you everybody
Once again, I express my gratitude to everyone who has played a part in my life.
Thank you thank you Mom and Daddy
I emphasize my thankfulness towards my parents for their unconditional love and support.
Thank you to teachers and my friends
I stress my gratefulness to my teachers and friends for their valuable influence on me.
Thank you thank you everybody
I acknowledge and thank each and every person who has contributed to my life in any way.
To you you you I say thank you
I specifically address and express my gratitude to each individual person who has impacted me positively.
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