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).

Streetlights
Friends Lyrics

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Break loose from your restraints
And you’ve lost your bitter ways
You’re on your own
And you’re feeling you’re estranged
With an unfamiliar face
You’re on your own
All the lonely souls they hide
All the lonely souls they hide

They're vagabonds
All the lonely souls they hide
All the lonely souls they hide
They're vagabonds
Now your lonely days are over
All your lonely days are over
Oh, no
Oh, no
And all those street light kids will show ya
All your street light supernovas
Oh
Can you hear it?
The sound
A silence over a heartbreak town
Although
We never sleep
Cause in a way
This town
Is a wrecking ball not for breaking ground
So go
Roll your windows down
All the lonely souls they hide
All the lonely souls they hide
They're vagabonds
And you just say the word
It’s you and I against the world
And we’re on our own
But you’re not alone
Now your lonely days are over
All your lonely days are over
Oh, no
Oh, no
And all those street light kids will show ya
All your street light supernovas
Oh
Now your lonely days are over
All your lonely days are over
You're on your own
And all those street light kids will show ya

All your street light supernovas
Oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Streetlights" by Friends delve into themes of loneliness, self-discovery, and finding a sense of belonging amidst a backdrop of alienation and uncertainty. The opening lines "Break loose from your restraints, And you’ve lost your bitter ways" suggest a liberation from past constraints and negative emotions. The singer seems to have embarked on a journey of self-realization, feeling isolated yet ready to embrace the unknown with a newfound sense of self.

The repeated phrases "All the lonely souls they hide, They're vagabonds" paint a picture of individuals who feel disconnected from society and themselves, wandering aimlessly in search of connection and understanding. The mention of "street light kids" and "street light supernovas" could symbolize a group of individuals who find solace and illumination in the urban landscape, perhaps hinting at a community formed out of shared experiences of loneliness and resilience.

The chorus reflects a shift in perspective, as the lyrics declare "Now your lonely days are over, All your lonely days are over" and "And all those street light kids will show ya, All your street light supernovas." This suggests a turning point for the singer, where they no longer feel isolated and alone, but rather supported and guided by a newfound sense of camaraderie and shared experiences. The notion of a collective identity emerges, emphasizing the power of solidarity in overcoming challenges.

The closing lines bring a sense of closure and empowerment, with the singer acknowledging their individuality and newfound strength: "Now your lonely days are over, All your lonely days are over, You're on your own, And all those street light kids will show ya, All your street light supernovas." Ultimately, the lyrics of "Streetlights" by Friends convey a message of resilience, growth, and the transformative power of community in navigating the complexities of life and finding comfort in shared experiences.

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Written by: Jake Stam

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