1. Ginger (aka Ginger Wil… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 8 artists named Ginger.
1. Ginger (aka Ginger Wildheart, was born David Leslie Walls. He's lead singer and driving force behind The Wildhearts, once described by Kerrang! magazine as "the finest English Songwriter of his generation". As a solo artist, he has released 3 solo studio albums: Valor Del Corazón (2006), Yoni (2007) and Market Harbour (2008). Prior to these he also penned a series of monthly-released singles in 2003 (these were later compiled as the album A Break in The Weather in 2005). Other releases include the live acoustic albums Grievous Acoustic Behaviour: Live At 12 Bar (2001), Potatoes & You (2005), The Great White Monkey (released originally as 1CD edition in 2004 and then later in 2009 as a 2CD Special Edition), and Kiss Alive II (2011). Latest album is 'The Pessimist's Companion'.
2. Ginger was also a Canadian band formed by the three remaining members of The Grapes of Wrath after the departure of Kevin Kane. They released a self-titled EP and two albums, Far Out and Suddenly I Came To My Senses before The Grapes of Wrath reformed.
3. Ginger was also the musical name of adult film actress Ginger Lynna Allen & Janus Jarrow who released the single "Fantasy World" in 1986.
4. Ginger is a Swiss psychedelic blues-rock band founded in 2007. Also known as the 'Ginger Jamband'
Ginger’s music is a blend of blues, funky and rocky elements, with a spoonful of 60’s psychedelia. Described as ‘tight riffs, crispy beats and wailing guitars’, “Ginger play as the old masters, but with the fire of youth” (Ragazzi Music).
5. Ginger are a French Melodic Hardcore band, who released their debut LP 'Dark Page Chronicles' in 2010. They play a style of Melodic Hardcore comparable to A Wilhelm Scream, Strung Out etc.
6. Also an early 80s pop/rock band led by Trevor Spencer who had a minor chart hit in the Netherlands with "Blind Date".
7. A Dutch rapper from Amersfoort with artist name Ginger (real name Jorn Wildeman). His career started with his blind-audition to The Voice of Holland. After that he got signed to the label of Mr. Probz, "Left Lane Recordings", and released his debutalbum "As Told By Ginger" (June 14, 2019) and album "Het Moest Zo Zijn" (October 30, 2020).
8. A Greek meme artist with the case sensitive stylization of GiNger, who creates trap, usually with many features, with the debut Spotify album of Music so BAD I Went to Jail (2024).
My Friend The Enemy
Ginger Lyrics
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Suspending agony then leaving on his way
And I hate his company but what else could I do?
At least I made it through
And I hate to be shocked, and I hate to be scared
But you put up with a lot when it's all that's out there
Hate to be scared and I hate to be shocked
And you call this living?
And you call this living?
And you call this living?
And you call this living?
My friend the enemy, he loves to see me cry
He takes my misery then leaves me here to die
And I hate his company but what else could I do?
At least I made it through
And I hate to be shocked, and I hate to be scared
But you put up with a lot when it's all that's out there
Hate to be scared and I hate to be shocked
But you put up with a lot, when it's all you've got
And you call this living?
And you call this living?
And you call this living?
And you call this living?
And I hate to be shocked, and I hate to be scared
But you put up with a lot when it's all that's out there
Hate to be scared and I hate to be shocked
But you put up with a lot, when it's all you've got
And you call this living?
And you call this living?
And you call this living?
And you call this living?
The lyrics of "My Friend the Enemy" by Ginger could represent the inner turmoil and struggles of an individual who battles their own demons regularly. The phrase "My friend the enemy" could indicate the conflicted relationship that the singer has with their inner demons. The singer acknowledges that the enemy brings pain and misery but still somehow manages to make it through. The enemy could symbolize addiction, mental illnesses, anxiety, or depression.
The lines, "And I hate his company but what else could I do? At least I made it through" show the resistance the singer has toward the enemy but at the same time a reluctant acceptance of their presence. The chorus, "And you call this living?" indicates that the singer is questioning the quality of their life, perhaps feeling stuck in situations that cause pain and suffering. The lines "Hate to be scared and I hate to be shocked, but you put up with a lot when it's all you've got" could signify that even though the singer detests the fear and shocks that come with their inner battles, they have to put up with them as there is no other choice.
Overall, the song seems to highlight the struggles of individuals fighting their inner battles. The singer acknowledges that the enemy causes pain and suffering but manages to survive and questions the quality of life.
Line by Line Meaning
My friend the enemy came around again today
A person who causes harm to me visited me today
Suspending agony then leaving on his way
Bringing pain but leaving afterward
And I hate his company but what else could I do?
I despise being around this person, but I have no other choice
At least I made it through
I survived despite his presence
And you call this living?
Is this what one would define as life?
My friend the enemy, he loves to see me cry
This person gains satisfaction from my sorrow
He takes my misery then leaves me here to die
This person causes me pain and then leaves me to suffer alone
And you call this living?
Can this truly be considered a life worth living?
And I hate to be shocked, and I hate to be scared
I dislike the feeling of surprise and fear
But you put up with a lot when it's all that's out there
When there is no other option, one must endure
Hate to be scared and I hate to be shocked
I despise the feeling of fear and surprise
But you put up with a lot, when it's all you've got
When there is no other choice, I must tolerate it
And you call this living?
Is this truly what one considers life?
Contributed by Kylie S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
5hadowfax
Love this song.