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'.
Sites: Discogs, YouTube and Official Site
Wind And Rain
Gavin Friday Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Winter kills we stay together
Wind & rain. ice and snow
Someone speaks we wake up crying
Push aside those who whisper
Never
For our love will last forever
The trees are bare. no birds sing
I want to tell you everything
The ice is cold. the winter rain
Seasons change- we remain
Push aside those who whisper
Never
For our love will last forever
Hold me closer- kill the distance
Tell me everything
Hold me closer- kill the distance
I want to tell you everything
Push aside those who whisper
Never
For our love will last forever
Hold me closer- kill the distance
Tell me everything
Hold me closer- kill the distance
Tell me everything
I know
I know our love will last forever
The lyrics to Wind and Rain explore the idea that true love can weather any storm, including the harsh winter elements of wind, rain, ice, and snow. The repetition of the first two lines of the song emphasizes that, despite any challenges that may arise, the singer and their lover will stay together. The line "someone speaks we wake up crying" suggests that their bond is so strong that even a simple conversation can stir up intense emotions. The following verses talk about how the trees are bare and the birds don't sing, imagery that relates to the bleakness of winter but also serves as a metaphor for difficult times in a relationship. Despite these challenges, the singer is open and honest with their lover, wanting to share everything and bridge any distance between them.
The repeated refrain of "push aside those who whisper, never" speaks to the idea that there will always be outside voices trying to bring them down or create doubt in their relationship, but they refuse to listen to them. The final lines of the song, "hold me closer- kill the distance, tell me everything" further emphasize the importance of openness and closeness in their relationship.
Overall, Wind and Rain is a song that celebrates the enduring power of true love, even in the face of difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Wind & rain. ice and snow
The harshness of winter weather can be felt in the wind, rain, ice, and snow.
Winter kills we stay together
Despite the harshness of winter, we stick together and endure its challenges.
Someone speaks we wake up crying
When someone speaks to us, it evokes an emotional response, perhaps sadness or grief.
Push aside those who whisper
We should ignore those who whisper/murmur behind our backs, spreading rumors or negativity.
Never
We should always push aside those who whisper, regardless of the situation or context.
For our love will last forever
Despite the challenges we face and the negativity of others, our love and bond is unbreakable and eternal.
The trees are bare. no birds sing
The barrenness of winter is reflected in the trees, which lack leaves and birds who do not sing.
I want to tell you everything
There is a desire to be open and honest with a loved one and share every detail with them.
The ice is cold. the winter rain
The precipitation that falls during the winter is characterized by its coldness and icy nature.
Seasons change- we remain
Despite the changing of seasons and the passage of time, we remain steadfast and unchanging in our love and bond.
Hold me closer- kill the distance
There is a desire to be physically close to a loved one and eliminate the space that separates us.
Tell me everything
There is a desire to know everything about a loved one, and to be completely open and honest with each other.
I know our love will last forever
There is a conviction and certainty that our love and bond will last forever, despite any challenges we may encounter.
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.