[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).
There's Another Day
Friends Lyrics
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all the things, choirs and wings
and if this is that life, and our time
did collide, I'd live every year over,
oh I'd bleed in a line
and the stars will all creep into cracks
because everyone's dreams, they come
true in the end, and there's nothing that is
your mind cannot mend
a-flight in the floods, lucid, serene, just
one billion scars, and an infinite sting,
and you can't stop it now, no the things
that you sing, they've already been sung,
and whenever it rings
no, you can't hide from the night!
you can't shy from the brink!
you can't run from the light! and I
know what you think! I'll be clean,
I'll stay loving, yeah nothing can
change the way that it feels
to be here another day
another day
another day
In the first paragraph, the lyrics express a sense of discovery and wonder in the relationship between the singer and their friend. They have seemingly found everything they need, symbolized by the mention of "choirs and wings." The lyrics further suggest that if this is the extent of their lives, if their time together is all they have, the singer would willingly relive every year and endure any pain ("bleed in a line") because of the profound connection and joy they have experienced.
The second paragraph brings a sense of cosmic significance and the belief that dreams come true in the end. The imagery of stars creeping into cracks and angels crying conveys a sense of a higher power witnessing and being moved by the fulfillment of dreams. It suggests that one's mind has the power to heal and overcome any challenge or obstacle.
The third paragraph shifts to a more intense tone, describing being overcome by emotions or experiences. References to floods, scars, and an infinite sting allude to a profound emotional turmoil. The lyrics suggest that despite the intensity, one cannot escape or avoid such experiences. The things being sung about have already been said, implying that these emotions and experiences are universal and inevitable.
The final paragraph incorporates elements of fear and courage. The lyrics state that one cannot hide from the darkness, shy away from the edge, or run from the light. It suggests that the singer understands what the listener is thinking, perhaps alluding to a shared understanding of the human experience. Regardless of the challenges faced, the lyrics express a determination to remain clean and full of love, acknowledging that nothing can change the way it feels to be alive for another day.
The repetition of "another day" in the closing line reinforces the idea that each new day is a gift, emphasizing the importance of embracing the present moment and appreciating the beauty and complexity of life.
Line by Line Meaning
you told me this once, that we found
You shared with me at some point, that we discovered
all the things, choirs and wings
All the experiences, harmonies, and freedom
and if this is that life, and our time
And if this represents our existence, and the period we have
did collide, I'd live every year over,
If they coincided, I would gladly relive each year
oh I'd bleed in a line
I would endure pain and difficulties without hesitation
and the stars will all creep into cracks
Celestial bodies will silently enter narrow openings
in the seams, and the angels will cry,
Within the gaps between things, heavenly beings will weep
because everyone's dreams, they come true in the end,
Since everyone's aspirations eventually become reality
and there's nothing that is your mind cannot mend
And there is no problem your thoughts cannot heal
a-flight in the floods, lucid, serene, just
Flying amidst overwhelming challenges, with clarity and calmness, just
one billion scars, and an infinite sting,
Countless emotional wounds, and an everlasting ache
and you can't stop it now, no the things that you sing,
And now, you cannot halt the effects of what you express
they've already been sung, and whenever it rings
They have already been expressed before, and every time a tune is played
no, you can't hide from the night!
No, you cannot evade darkness!
you can't shy from the brink!
You cannot avoid confronting the precipice!
you can't run from the light! and I know what you think!
You cannot escape from illumination! And I understand your thoughts!
I'll be clean, I'll stay loving, yeah nothing can change the way that it feels to be here another day
I will maintain purity and continue to show affection. Yes, nothing can alter the sensation of existing for one more day
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Claire Molek, Jason Savsani
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