[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).
Wait for the Lord
Friends Lyrics
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In years from now
Don’t wait for me
‘Cause I won’t be there
‘Cause I won’t be there
Don’t wait for me
Now dreaming is a chore
I’ll be somewhere else
Begging them to let me in
To their heart if I could just open up mine
Don’t wait for me, I’m not on my way
Another mask falls again
Another line I have to say
I want to see her, but it won’t be today
‘Cause I’m afraid, that I’ll push her away
You believed in me
But I’m on a different road (why did you let me go)
Catch the falling debris
Of all the things I broke (I let go because I’m weak)
All these things that I say and do but I don’t really mean
Ignore me, I’ll find my way
Another mask falls again
Another line I have to say
I want to see her, but it won’t be today
‘Cause I’m afraid, that I’ll push her away
Another mask falls again
Another line I have to say
I want to see her, but it won’t be today
‘Cause I’m afraid, that I’ll push her away
In "Wait for the Lord," the lyrics express a deep sense of detachment and fear of commitment. The singer is urging someone not to wait for them because they will not be available. This could speak to feelings of insecurity and self-doubt that prevent the singer from fully engaging in a relationship. The repeated phrase "Don't wait for me" conveys a sense of urgency and a desire for the other person to move on.
The lyrics suggest that the act of dreaming has become burdensome for the singer. They feel disconnected and distant, indicating that their mind and heart are elsewhere. Knocking at someone else's door and begging to be let in speaks to the singer's longing for acceptance and connection, yet they struggle to open up and reciprocate vulnerability.
The second paragraph explores a sense of regret and self-awareness. The singer acknowledges that someone believed in them but regrets being on a different path and causing damage. The falling debris symbolizes the consequences of the singer's actions, leaving them to deal with the aftermath of the relationships they've broken. The line "Ignore me, I'll find my way" suggests the singer's independent nature and determination to navigate their own path, even if it means losing the person they care about.
The final paragraph reinforces the theme of masking and pretending. The singer acknowledges the constant need for putting on a facade and saying things they don't truly mean. This reveals a lack of authenticity and fear of vulnerability. The repeated line "I want to see her, but it won't be today" reflects the internal struggle of wanting connection but being too afraid to pursue it due to fear of rejection or damaging the relationship.
Overall, "Wait for the Lord" delves into themes of detachment, fear of commitment, and the struggle to be authentic in relationships. It portrays the inner turmoil of the singer, torn between the desire for connection and the fear of pushing others away.
Line by Line Meaning
Don’t wait for me
Please don't hold on or wait for me
In years from now
Not even in the distant future
‘Cause I won’t be there
Because I won't be present or available
Don’t wait for me
Please don't wait for my arrival
Now dreaming is a chore
Now, even dreaming feels burdensome or tiresome
I’ll be somewhere else
I'll be in another location or situation
Knocking at someone else’s door
Seeking acceptance or entrance into someone else's life
Begging them to let me in
Desperately pleading for them to allow me to be a part of their world
To their heart if I could just open up mine
If only I could be vulnerable and show my true emotions as well
Don’t wait for me, I’m not on my way
Please don't expect me to come or be on my journey towards you
Another mask falls again
Once again, I let down my facade or false persona
Another line I have to say
Another excuse or falsehood I must utter
I want to see her, but it won’t be today
I desire to be with her, but it won't happen now
‘Cause I’m afraid, that I’ll push her away
Because I fear that my actions or behavior will cause her to distance herself
You believed in me
You had faith or trust in me
But I’m on a different road (why did you let me go)
However, I have chosen a separate path, questioning why you allowed me to leave
Catch the falling debris
Try to salvage or gather the broken pieces of what I've damaged
Of all the things I broke (I let go because I’m weak)
Referring to all the relationships or connections I destroyed or ended due to my own weakness
All these things that I say and do but I don’t really mean
All the words and actions I perform, but deep down, I don't truly believe or intend them
Ignore me, I’ll find my way
Pretend not to notice or pay attention to me, I'll discover my own path
Another mask falls again
Once again, I let down my facade or false persona
Another line I have to say
Another excuse or falsehood I must utter
I want to see her, but it won’t be today
I desire to be with her, but it won't happen now
‘Cause I’m afraid, that I’ll push her away
Because I fear that my actions or behavior will cause her to distance herself
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Lewis Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Practicing Righteousness Through God's Word
All glory be to God!
Deuteronomy 31:6
Matthew 19:6
2 Corinthians 8:14
Daniel 4:2-3
A revelation I got from above, respectively. And all at once, before being granted a peace of mind from the torture of many random dreams...
God continues using you to talk to me and others.
Thank you so much for your admonitions.
God, I can't thank you enough.....
I'm in awe....
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GOD has only 3 answers for our prayers: "Not yet", "yes", and "I HAVE something better planned." I thank and praise GOD for everything, and everybody, everyday.
proctor
this comment made me cry
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@proctor GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME.
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@proctor I learned this from my pastor. And I have found it to be true! I am learning everyday how Awesome our GOD truly is, and how little we know of HIM!
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@proctor I hope it strengthened and renewed your faith, hope, and trust in GOD. Much love!
Rohan Reddy
“When the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen. - Isaiah 60:22
Denise Woodell
Well I'm 18 and I'll be 19 in a week .I'm hoping God sends me a loving woman alot of my friends have one and I'm still alone 😔
Manikandan
Well I'm nearly 25 still waiting..but I know the reward will be best...hold on dude
Manikandan
First I have to bulid my career and a throne for my queen..then I can have her in my life...so I have to wait for a while
Geforcepat
@ManikandanYep.