Johnny Depp may refer to:

1) An instrumental indie rock band out of … Read Full Bio ↴Johnny Depp may refer to:

1) An instrumental indie rock band out of California, USA, having released one album in 2005 called Hovercraft.

2) An instrumental rock band out of Saint Petersburg, Russia with the only released album called Куда-то фотоаппараты

3) An actor: Born John Christopher Depp in Owensboro, Kentucky, on June 9, 1963. Depp was raised in Florida. He dropped out of school at age 15 in the hopes of becoming a rock musician. He fronted a series of garage bands including The Kids, which once opened for Iggy Pop. Depp got into acting after a visit to Los Angeles, California, with his former wife, Lori Anne Allison, who introduced him to actor Nicolas Cage. He made his film debut in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). In 1987 he shot to stardom when he replaced Jeff Yagher in the role of undercover cop Tommy Hanson in the popular TV series "21 Jump Street" (1987).

In 1990, after numerous roles in teen-oriented films, his first of a handful of great collaborations with director Tim Burton came about when Depp played the title role in Edward Scissorhands (1990). Following the film's success, Depp carved a niche for himself as a serious, somewhat dark, idiosyncratic performer, consistently selecting roles that surprised critics and audiences alike. He continued to gain critical acclaim and increasing popularity by appearing in many features before re-joining with Burton in the lead role of Ed Wood (1994). In 1997 he played an undercover FBI agent in the fact-based film Donnie Brasco (1997), opposite Al Pacino; in 1998 he appeared in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), directed by Terry Gilliam; and then, in 1999, he appeared in the sci-fi/horror film The Astronaut's Wife (1999). The same year he teamed up again with Burton in Sleepy Hollow (1999), brilliantly portraying Ichabod Crane.

Depp has played many characters in his career, including another fact-based one, Insp. Fred Abberline in From Hell (2001). He stole the show from screen greats such as Antonio Banderas in the finale to Robert Rodriguez's "mariachi" trilogy, Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003). In that same year he starred in the marvelous family blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), playing a character that only the likes of Depp could pull off: the charming, conniving and roguish Capt. Jack Sparrow. Now Depp is collaborating again with Burton in a screen adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).

Off-screen, Depp has dated several female celebrities, and has been engaged to Jennifer Grey, Winona Ryder and Kate Moss. He was married to Lori Anne Allison in 1983 but they divorced her in 1985. Currently, Depp is living with French singer-actress Vanessa Paradis, with whom he has two children: Lily-Rose Melody, born in 1999, and Jack, born in 2002. The couple lives in France, where Johnny has a share in a restaurant.

Depp has also been involved in multiple music endeavors, most notably Hollywood Vampires, P and the collaborative album 18 with guitarist Jeff Beck.

My Friends
Johnny Depp Lyrics

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Hey old friend
Are you ok old friend
What'll you say old friend
Are we or are we unique

Time goes by
Everything else keeps changing
You and I we get continued next week

Most friends fade

Or they don't make the grade
New ones are quickly made
And in a pinch, sure they'll do
But us old friends

What's to discuss old friend
Here's to us

Who's like us
Damn few

Overall Meaning

The song "My Friends" by Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter is a heartfelt tribute to the enduring power of true friendship. The lyrics reflect on the passing of time and the way that friendships can change and fade away, but also on the special bond that exists between two people who have shared a history and weathered the ups and downs of life together. The song opens with an inquiry into the other person's well-being – "Hey old friend / Are you ok old friend / What'll you say old friend" – suggesting a deep concern and care for the other's welfare. The repetition of the phrase "old friend" emphasizes the longevity of the relationship and the sense of familiarity between the two parties.

As the song progresses, the lyrics bemoan the transience of most friendships: "Most friends fade / Or they don't make the grade / New ones are quickly made / And in a pinch, sure they'll do." The contrast between these fleeting acquaintances and the deep, enduring bond between the two protagonists is stark. The chorus celebrates the uniqueness of their friendship: "Here's to us / Who's like us / Damn few." The use of the word "us" underscores the sense of camaraderie and shared experience that defines their relationship. The song concludes on a note of hope and optimism, as the singers reaffirm their commitment to each other: "You and I we get continued next week."

Line by Line Meaning

Hey old friend
Greetings, my long-time companion

Are you ok old friend
I inquire, how fares your well-being, my dear chum?

What'll you say old friend
I propose, what words shall be uttered, old pal?

Are we or are we unique
Shall we ponder, are we one of a kind, or are there others like us?

Time goes by
The clock ticks, the years pass

Everything else keeps changing
Amidst all the transformations in the world

You and I we get continued next week
You and I shall reconvene next week, our steadfast friendship persevering

Most friends fade
Many acquaintanceships wane over time

Or they don't make the grade
Either they fail to meet expectations or standards

New ones are quickly made
Novel connections are rapidly formed

And in a pinch, sure they'll do
Although in a bind, they may suffice