[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).
To Sleep Without Dreaming
Friends Lyrics
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Lyrics and Music by Andrew Weiss
When we're old and gray, and the world forgets who we were
Put your head on my pillow, and I'll sing you back to sleep
Don't apologize, don't look at me with those eyes
Heartache is always a two-way street, even when we can't see it
Maybe you'll know who I am, maybe it's out of our hands
What is a dream? Are we dreaming? Does it even matter?
It's no use sleeping with a light on, no use trying to run away
Oooo, nobody leaves the light on in a house where no one is home
Oooo, I'm not done falling in love yet, and I don't think I ever will be
Isn't it the worst when you need to talk?
But I'm waiting for a cause I feel connected to
I pray for the moment where I find my purpose, I hope I see you there
I don't know if that's what you needed to hear, but I know I need to hear it from you
Oooo, nobody leaves the light on in a house where no one is home
Oooo, I'm not done falling in love yet, and I don't think I ever will be
Don't think I'll ever be, I'll ever be, don't think I'll never be, I'll ever be
The song "To Sleep Without Dreaming" by Friends explores themes of love, connection, and the ambiguity of dreams. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and vulnerability, as well as a deep desire for a meaningful connection with someone else.
The opening lines, "When we're old and gray, and the world forgets who we were, Put your head on my pillow, and I'll sing you back to sleep," suggest a yearning for intimacy and companionship as the world ages and memories fade away. The singer offers comfort and solace, hoping to create a safe space where they can lull their partner into sleep. The phrase "Heartache is always a two-way street, even when we can't see it" reflects the understanding that relationships require both parties to navigate through difficult emotions, even if they are not immediately apparent.
The chorus introduces questions about the nature of dreams: "What is a dream? Are we dreaming? Does it even matter?" These lines contemplate the significance and impact of dreams on our lives, raising the idea that dreams might hold a deeper meaning or influence our actions. The mention of sleeping with the light on and trying to run away suggests an attempt to avoid confronting one's own thoughts or fears.
The next verse acknowledges the frustration of needing to talk but waiting for a cause, a topic that truly resonates and connects deeply with the singer. They express a desire to find their purpose and hold onto hope for a meaningful encounter or experience, possibly with the person they are addressing in the song.
The repetition of the lines "Oooo, nobody leaves the light on in a house where no one is home" emphasizes the idea that without love and connection, a place can feel empty and devoid of warmth. The final lines, "I'm not done falling in love yet, and I don't think I ever will be. Don't think I'll ever be, I'll ever be, don't think I'll never be, I'll ever be," convey a sense of optimism and openness to love, suggesting that the singer believes they will continue to fall in love and experience profound connections throughout their life.
Overall, "To Sleep Without Dreaming" delves into the complexity of emotions in relationships, the significance of dreams, and the longing for love and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
When we're old and gray, and the world forgets who we were
In the future, when we are old and no longer remembered by the world
Put your head on my pillow, and I'll sing you back to sleep
Rest upon my pillow and let me comfort you with my lullaby
Don't apologize, don't look at me with those eyes
There is no need for apologies, avoid gazing at me with those sad eyes
Heartache is always a two-way street, even when we can't see it
Pain and sadness affect both parties involved, even if it's not evident
If you happen to catch me, in the moment before sleep and dreaming
If by chance you come across me at the threshold of sleep and dreams
Maybe you'll know who I am, maybe it's out of our hands
Perhaps you'll recognize my true identity, maybe it's beyond our control
What is a dream? Are we dreaming? Does it even matter?
What defines a dream? Are we currently immersed in one? Does it hold significance?
It's no use sleeping with a light on, no use trying to run away
Keeping a light on while sleeping is futile, just like attempting to escape from reality
Oooo, nobody leaves the light on in a house where no one is home
In an empty house, it is unnecessary to leave a light switched on
Oooo, I'm not done falling in love yet, and I don't think I ever will be
I have not finished experiencing love, and I doubt I ever will
Isn't it the worst when you need to talk?
Isn't it agonizing when you yearn to express your thoughts?
But I'm waiting for a cause I feel connected to
Yet, I await a purpose that resonates deeply with me
I pray for the moment where I find my purpose, I hope I see you there
I long for the instance when I discover my life's purpose, wishing you to be present
I don't know if that's what you needed to hear, but I know I need to hear it from you
I'm uncertain if that is what you desired to hear, but I am certain I crave to hear it from you
Don't think I'll ever be, I'll ever be, don't think I'll never be, I'll ever be
Do not believe I will reach a state of contentment, for I always strive to grow
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andrew Weiss
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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