[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).
Psalm 139
Friends Lyrics
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No baken sin presensiyam Apo
Amo-amum nan amag ko
Ammom nan nemnem ko
No ameyak sin gawan di pusong
Wada ka itaktakayam sak-en
No way payak ko ay tumayaw ed tungdo
Nu manbulinget nan danan ko
Ya nan agew masuk'tan si labi
Adak pulos kaitabon
Gapu isnan silaw Mo
The lyrics of "Psalm 139" by Friends convey deep emotions and a personal reflection on one's relationship with God. The song begins with the phrase "Magay odom si ameyak," which can be translated as "You know me." It expresses the idea that God knows and sees everything, even in the absence of His physical presence. The singer acknowledges that their thoughts and desires are known to God, highlighting the intimacy of this connection.
The next verse explores the concept of God's omnipresence and how it impacts the singer's life. It states that even if the singer were to find themselves in a place where God's presence seems distant or hidden, they would still choose to dance and rejoice in the faith that God is there. This reflects a strong reliance on faith and trust in God, regardless of the circumstances.
The third verse delves into the singer's reflection on their life journey. It suggests that as they look back on their past, they realize that time has passed quickly, and they have witnessed God's profound wisdom and guidance throughout their life. The phrase "Adak pulos kaitabon" signifies the singer's desire to continue to seek and understand more about God's light and truth.
Overall, "Psalm 139" is a song that celebrates the closeness of one's relationship with God, acknowledging His all-knowing nature and the consistent presence of His light even in challenging moments. It conveys a deep sense of gratitude and trust in God's guidance throughout life's journey, as well as a desire to continue growing and learning in His presence. The lyrics serve as a reminder to embrace and cherish this spiritual connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Magay odom si ameyak
I am overwhelmed by Your presence
No baken sin presensiyam Apo
Without Your presence, Lord
Amo-amum nan amag ko
My soul is lost
Ammom nan nemnem ko
You know my thoughts
No ameyak sin gawan di pusong
When I sin in my heart
Wada ka itaktakayam sak-en
You never abandon me
No way payak ko ay tumayaw ed tungdo
When I wander off the right path
Ulay sidi wada Ka sin abay ko
Still, You are with me
Nu manbulinget nan danan ko
When my journey gets tough
Ya nan agew masuk'tan si labi
And the days grow darker
Adak pulos kaitabon
I will still find shelter
Gapu isnan silaw Mo
Because of Your light
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Lannie Gansowen
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