In 1977, Friday was a founder of Virgin Prunes (legendary avant-garde post-punk group). 1987-2005 he composed & performed with, musical partner, Maurice Seezer. He released his 4th solo album CATHOLIC in April 2011.
Gavin Friday & The Man Seezer albums (with Maurice), inc: "Each Man Kills The Thing He Loves" (1989), "Adam 'N' Eve" (1992) & "Shag Tobacco" (1995).
Film scores & soundtracks include Get Rich or Die Tryin', In America, In the Name of the Father, The Boxer, Disco Pigs, Short Cuts and Romeo + Juliet. Gavin worked with producer Hal Willner on the music for director Abel Ferrera's movie Chelsea on the Rocks (2008). He has also collaborated with the English composer Gavin Bryars, setting Shakespeare's sonnets to music.
Stage Shows include the Kurt Weill Extravaganza Ich Liebe Dich, the one man show I didn't come up the Liffey in a bubble and Gavin's tribute to German music, Tomorrow belongs to me.
Gavin Friday played the character Billy Hatchet in Neil Jordan's film Breakfast in Pluto (2006). He recorded three songs for the film, two of which are featured on the soundtrack album: 'Sand' and 'Wig Wam Bam'.
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Apologia
Gavin Friday Lyrics
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Teal and borrow then throw it away. "I've no regrets, nothing lost or gained". easy words for the brave to say. now sorrow, it digs away at it's own grave. to have or to have not, is al
T I have got. I see no hope in those eyes as they close. so sing a song for this bleeding love, for a life that we'll never know. streets paved with silver, dreams made in gold, and as these icy
S, they sing, who will know what this night will bring. the envy eats nothing but it's own. to have or to have not, is all that I have got. I see no hope in those eyes as they close. just a penny
The poor I ask. for a love that was strong and fast. oh! this judas betrayal was with more than a kiss.
The lyrics of Gavin Friday & The Man Seezer's song Apologia speak of the struggles of love, betrayal and loss. The singer asks for a penny for the poor, perhaps as a symbol of his own poverty in love - for a love that was once strong and fast, but is now betrayed. The reference to Judas' betrayal is particularly poignant because it reminds the listener that sometimes betrayal can come from those closest to us, those we trusted the most. The line "things are not always what they seem" serves to emphasize this idea further.
The lyrics then delve deeper into the complexities of love and relationships, asking whether someone is a lover or a liar, a friend or a foe. The idea of taking and then discarding, of not regretting anything, is contrasted with the pain of sorrow that digs away at its own grave. The singer sees no hope in the closing eyes of their lover, and sings for a bleeding love that will never be known. The imagery of streets paved with silver and dreams made in gold seems to reflect a sense of hopelessness and unattainable beauty.
Overall, the lyrics of Apologia serve as a powerful reminder of the fragility of love and the pain that inevitably comes with it. The references to Judas' betrayal and the envy that eats away at itself add to the sense of darkness and complexity that is woven throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a penny for the poor I ask.
I want to help the less fortunate, even if it's just a small amount.
for a love that was strong and fast.
I desire a passionate and intense romantic relationship.
oh! this judas betrayal was with more than a kiss.
I have experienced a deep betrayal from someone close to me, which hurts more than just a physical act.
things are not always what they seem.
Appearances can be deceiving, and there is often more to a situation than what meets the eye.
lover, liar ... friend or foe?
It's difficult to know who to trust and who has ulterior motives.
to be teal and borrow then throw it away.
Some people are fickle and don't have respect for the things they have borrowed or received as a gift.
"I've no regrets, nothing lost or gained".
Some people act like they have no emotional attachment to anything and refuse to acknowledge the impact certain experiences have had on them.
easy words for the brave to say.
It's easy to speak bravely and dismissively about something when you haven't been affected by it in a personal way.
now sorrow, it digs away at its own grave.
The longer you ignore or try to suppress sadness or grief, the more it will fester and worsen over time.
to have or to have not, is all that I have got.
I accept the things that I have in my life, whether it's a lot or very little.
I see no hope in those eyes as they close.
There is a sense of despair and pessimism when I think about the end of life.
so sing a song for this bleeding love, for a life that we'll never know.
Let's celebrate and honor the love and passion that exists in the world, even if we may never experience it ourselves.
streets paved with silver, dreams made in gold, and as these icy S, they sing, who will know what this night will bring.
The future is unpredictable, full of both joy and danger. We should appreciate the good things while we can.
the envy eats nothing but its own.
Jealousy and bitterness only harm the person who experiences it and doesn't actually benefit them or bring them satisfaction.
just a penny for the poor I ask. for a love that was strong and fast. oh! this judas betrayal was with more than a kiss.
Repeating the opening lines emphasizes the idea that even though we may go through pain and hardship, we still have a desire to help others and find deep love and connection in our lives.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Mute Song Limited
Written by: GAVIN FRIDAY, MORRIS ROYCROFT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Neardelight
thanks so much for posting this, so many years ago I used to listen to this song over and over again, and hearing it now is wonderdul. pure magic
@claerbloem
This is so incredibly soothing
@MoranUpChi
Yehu yaron kicks ass
@Oannes77
Just a penny for the poor I ask. for a love that was strong and fast. oh! this judas betrayal was with more than a kiss. things are not always what they seem. lover, liar ... friend or foe? to be
Teal and borrow then throw it away. "I've no regrets, nothing lost or gained". easy words for the brave to say. now sorrow, it digs away at it's own grave. to have or to have not, is al
T I have got. I see no hope in those eyes as they close. so sing a song for this bleeding love, for a life that we'll never know. streets paved with silver, dreams made in gold, and as these icy
S, they sing, who will know what this night will bring. the envy eats nothing but it's own. to have or to have not, is all that I have got. I see no hope in those eyes as they close. just a penny…
@c.s.6870
🖤
@meielysia
where can i find the notes of this song?