Originally from Dublin, Ireland, FRIENDS OF EMMET (F.O.E.) are now based in… Read Full Bio ↴Originally from Dublin, Ireland, FRIENDS OF EMMET (F.O.E.) are now based in Los Angeles, CA.
They will be releasing their debut single Coming Apart in Ireland for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th 2011. All proceeds from the Irish Sales will go to Console/1 Life. The band will appear on several high profile T.V shows to coincide withwww.fr the release.
The song “Coming Apart” is a tribute to Kevin Hines Kevin Hines (HBO’s The Bridge), who attempted suicide at the age of 19 and survived jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Hines is one of the few to ever survive the suicide plunge from 245 feet above the water and is now an advocate for several suicide prevention organizations. Upon hearing about Hines’ story, the band found themselves inspired by the turn of events and wrote “Coming Apart” in his honour.
The video for the track was filmed on location in downtown Los Angeles & also features Kevin Hines. The video was featured on CBS Sunday Morning in October 2010 as part of a Suicide Prevention segment featuring Kevin Hines and “S.A.V.E.” (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education).

Mark Leddy (Vocals) has also performed three songs at the Yahoo! Music headquarters in Santa Monica, CA. The live recordings of “Amazed”, “No Surprise” & “Coming Apart” are also currently featured on Yahoo! Music.com and can be viewed here: The official video for “Coming Apart” is also slated to be featured on Yahoo! Music's New Video Station in the coming weeks.
In addition to “Coming Apart” getting National exposure on television and radio in the U.S. FRIENDS OF EMMET were also tapped with a Hollywood Music in Media Award Nomination for the single’s video. The Hollywood Music in Media Awards recognizes and honours the music in visual mediums, the talented individuals responsible for creating and placing it, and the music of both mainstream and independent artists from around the globe for their compositions and recordings in all forms of media including film, TV, video games, commercial advertisements, movie trailers and music videos.
In September 2011 the single will go on release in the USA & Canada where proceeds will go to Suicide Prevention/S.A.V.E & Collateral Damages. A National tour will coincide with the release.

No Surprise
Friends of Emmet Lyrics

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Laurie sweet
Your heart is dear
But you have to let him go
He'll drag you down
Like a lead balloon
He's messing up your show

And I can see the sadness in your eyes

It's no surprise you feel this way
No surprise you feel this way
I can can see the sadness in your eyes
It's no surprise you feel this way
No surprise you feel this way

Laurie sweet
Your heart is pure
But your life is rolling by
He'll drag you down
Spin you round
You have to let it die

And I can see the sadness in your eyes
It's no surprise you feel this way
No surprise you feel this way
I can can see the sadness in your eyes
It's no surprise you feel this way
No surprise you feel this way

I can see the sadness in your eyes
As your down again tonight

Laurie sweet, your heart is pure
But you have to let him go
He'll drag you down

Take your crown
He's messing up your show girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Friends of Emmet's song No Surprise tell the story of a woman named Laurie who is in a toxic relationship with a man who is dragging her down and messing up her life. The singer, who is most likely a close friend of Laurie, is concerned about her well-being and is urging her to let go of this man. The singer acknowledges the sadness in Laurie's eyes and how it's no surprise that she feels this way.

The chorus, which repeats several times throughout the song, emphasizes that the sadness in Laurie's eyes is no surprise, indicating that perhaps Laurie has been struggling with this relationship for a while. The repetition of "no surprise you feel this way" highlights how inevitable the situation seems and how Laurie's friends have been aware of her struggle.

The second verse emphasizes Laurie's pure heart, but how her life is passing her by because of this man. The singer urges her to let it die and move on from this relationship, warning that he's messing up her show. In the final lines of the song, the singer reassures Laurie that her heart is pure and that she deserves to let go of this man who is taking her crown.

Overall, the lyrics of No Surprise tell a relatable story of a woman who is struggling to leave a toxic relationship, but her friends are there to support her and urge her to make a change for the better.

Line by Line Meaning

Laurie sweet
Addressing Laurie with affection.

Your heart is dear
You have a kind and valuable heart.

But you have to let him go
You need to break free from the person who is holding you back.

He'll drag you down
He will be a burden and hold you back from reaching your full potential.

Like a lead balloon
He will weigh you down.

He's messing up your show
He is hindering you from putting on the best performance in your life.

And I can see the sadness in your eyes
I can perceive your emotions of sorrow and distress through your eyes.

It's no surprise you feel this way
It's understandable why you feel this emotion.

I can can see the sadness in your eyes
I can detect the melancholy in your eyes.

Your heart is pure
You possess an honest and sincere heart.

But your life is rolling by
You are missing out on opportunities in your life.