Friends And Lovers
Hine Rupert Lyrics
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And now friends and lovers,
To all of you who understand,
But never hear, from our silence
A word for you.
In a world of changes,
Save a smile for your own passing
To lead you on.
I'll try friend and lover,
To let you fly your own sky.
With my blessing from my silence
My love for you.
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Lyric: David MacIver
Music: Rupert Hine
Piano: Rupert Hine
"From me to Rupe"
and back again
The lyrics of Hine Rupert's song Friends And Lovers speak to the complexity of relationships, particularly the dynamics between friends and lovers. The singer addresses those who understand the intricacies of these relationships but never receive any acknowledgement. The silence between them is palpable but not without meaning. In a world where everything is constantly changing, the singer urges the listener to hold on to their own sense of self and identity. They recommend saving a smile to lead them on their journey, despite everything else around them.
The singer then turns their attention to a friend and lover, expressing their desire to let them be free to pursue their own path. The singer offers their blessing in silence, emphasizing that their love is felt regardless of any words that may or may not be spoken. The song carries a sense of introspection and vulnerability, with the notion that some things are better left unsaid.
Line by Line Meaning
And now friends and lovers,
Let us address all those who are both our friends and lovers.
To all of you who understand,
This message is for all those who comprehend our emotions and feelings.
But never hear, from our silence
We might be quiet, but don't mistake that for lack of love and care.
A word for you.
We have something to say to you all, even if it's not through words.
In a world of changes,
Times are constantly evolving, and things are never the same.
Where he who gives is passed around,
Those who are generous often get taken advantage of.
Save a smile for your own passing
Smile at your future, as it will be passing by you soon.
To lead you on.
Use this smile as motivation to move forward with your life.
I'll try friend and lover,
We will make an effort, my both friend and love.
To let you fly your own sky.
I'll give you space to grow and succeed on your own.
With my blessing from my silence
Even though I'm quiet, I still want to express my support.
My love for you.
Know that despite it all, I love you and care for you.
"From me to Rupe"
This is a message from David to Rupert.
and back again
And Rupert has reciprocated this message back to David.
Contributed by Jonathan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jack Ericson
Thanks for posting this. Lost the CD 2 decades ago. Have missed it.
TheBritomart
Wow, where did this come from? You can hear the influence of Nick Drake which isn't a bad thing at all. RH is crazily talented.
TheDavidMacIver
well, he is, but there were two of us writing these songs. I wrote the lyric for this in the studio as Rupert played the tune to me,
Ferdiphone
thanks for sharing.