(1) A current Funk/Punk from the Dublin, California
(1) A current Funk/Punk from the Dublin, California
(2) A German band from the nineties
(3) A collaboration project between Nicolas Jaar and Sasha Spielberg
(1) justfriendsca.bandcamp.com/
(2)Just Friends are Daniel Höferlin, Denise Zich, Matthias Fuchs and Sabine Manke. They released many singles, two albums and one Best Of compilation.
The group played in the German TV soap Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten (Good Times Bad Times). In 1995, a song contest was organized between the different actors of the soap. Their competitors were the group "Chak" (Ch.arly, A.ndy and K.im, 3 other actors of the soap). Chak recorded a eurodance song aswell, called Summer Party. But Just Friends finally won the contest. This is how everything began. After this, they appeared in the TV soap everytime they released a new single.
In Summer 1996 Denise left the group. She started a solo-carreer as actress in some other TV soaps and presented Pumuckl TV, a kid show. She was replaced by another female vocalist Jessica. Matthias later also was replaced by Fares, who looks close to Matthias. Maybe because they took part to the soap and so Fares could also replace Matthias there. When Jessica replaced Denise, she was introduced in the soap as a new character (the cousine of Andy who took part to Chak).
The last time Just Friends appeared in Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten was for their last single Take My Heart in 1998.
On their 2 albums worked many different people, among them Lutz Fahrenkrog-Pertersen, Peter Wagner, Florian Richter, Marc Lennard, Martin de Vries and Roland Götz, who wrote most of their songs on both albums. But also some wellknown producers you can find among them, like N-Dee and Frank Lio (3-O-Matic), who wrote the track Take My Heart. The band members wrote on many tracks of their 2nd album too. On their solo tracks on Friends Forever the members wrote for the first time on own tracks, only Denise didn't wrote herself, her track was written by Florian Richter, Marc Lennard and Roland Götz. But on the other solo tracks you also see in the credits the names Daniel Höferlin, Matthias Fuchs and Sabine Manke.
Stupid
Just Friends Lyrics
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Walk around I put the town on my back
Walk around you hear the sound cuz it smacks
Stupid mothafucka whatchu think about that
Bay Area we up now (RAIDERS)
See my dance when I touch down
We got the sound that's got everybody movin'
WE BRING THE
S-T-U-P-I-D (X3)
GET STUPID
S-T-U-P-I-D (X3)
Walk around the town like that
Telegraph Ave for my six A's caps
You know when they play Mac Dre we'll be throwin' up the T's left field at the game
Thirty with the shot
Coke white vans gottem straight out the box
JF with the funk
J Rich with the dunk
I just want a car with some slaps in the trunk
S-T-U-P-I-D (X8)
WE BRING THE
Bay Area around the world
The song Stupid by Just Friends is a fun, upbeat track that celebrates their hometown of the Bay Area, California. The lyrics speak to the pride they feel for their city, which they exude as they walk around town "like that" with the "town on [their] back." The energy they bring is palpable and "smacks," making them feel invincible. The chorus repeats the word "stupid" numerous times, which can be interpreted in a few different ways. On the one hand, it can be seen as a way to describe something that is so good, it's almost unbelievable, like a stupidly delicious meal or an unbelievably fun night out. On the other hand, it could be interpreted more literally as a way to describe someone who is acting foolish, reckless, or careless. Either way, the word is used in a celebratory manner, indicating that the group is proud to be doing what they're doing and in the way they're doing it.
The lyrics also reference several aspects of Bay Area culture, from their love of the Raiders football team to the music of Mac Dre. The mention of Telegraph Ave and six A's caps speaks to the significance of streetwear and fashion in the Bay. JF and J Rich, presumably members of the band, are also name-dropped as sources of "funk" and "dunk," respectively. The song is an ode to the unique and vibrant culture of the Bay, which the band is proud to represent and share with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk around the town like that
I'm walking around with confidence and pride in my hometown.
Walk around I put the town on my back
I embody the spirit and culture of my town wherever I go.
Walk around you hear the sound cuz it smacks
Our music is so good that it catches people's attention from afar.
Stupid mothafucka whatchu think about that
I'm excited and proud of my town and our music, and I don't care what anyone else thinks.
Bay Area we up now (RAIDERS)
The Bay Area is thriving and we're proud to represent our hometown sports team.
See my dance when I touch down
I celebrate my Bay Area pride with a special dance when I come home.
I'm in the black hole stupid, you know that we do this
I'm a dedicated Raiders fan, and I'm proud to support my team and stand with my fellow fans in the intimidating 'black hole.'
We got the sound that's got everybody movin'
Our music is so good that it makes people want to dance and have a good time.
WE BRING THE
We're confident in our abilities to bring fun and excitement wherever we go.
S-T-U-P-I-D (X3)
Our music is so good, it's almost stupid.
GET STUPID
We want people to let loose, have fun, and get lost in the music.
Walk around the town like that
I'm still walking around with pride in my hometown and our music.
Telegraph Ave for my six A's caps
I'm showing support for my favorite baseball team by wearing their gear.
You know when they play Mac Dre we'll be throwin' up the T's left field at the game
We're so dedicated to our Bay Area culture and music that even at baseball games, we'll still represent our favorite artists and throw up our town's symbol.
Thirty with the shot
I'm so good at what I do that I could make a basket with thirty seconds left in the game.
Coke white vans gottem straight out the box
I've got a new pair of pristine white shoes, and I'm proud to wear them around town.
JF with the funk
I bring my own style and flair to our music.
J Rich with the dunk
I'm a basketball player with an impressive dunking ability.
I just want a car with some slaps in the trunk
I want a car with a great sound system so I can blast our music and share it with others.
S-T-U-P-I-D (X8)
Our music is so good that it's almost ridiculous, and we're proud of it.
WE BRING THE
Once again, we're confident in our ability to bring fun and excitement wherever we go.
Bay Area around the world
Our music is so great that it has the potential to reach people from all over the world, and we're excited to share it.
Lyrics © OLYMPIC SOUND PUBLISHING
Written by: Samuel Jerome Kless, Kevin Prochnow, Matthew Yankovich, Christopher Carl Palowitch, Brianda Estefania Goyos Leon, Brandon Downum
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emilyhuntress
spotted myself out in the crowd i can die satisfied knowing i appeared in my fav bands video papa bless
2GuysAnd1More
This band live is another level. Hype af when I saw them
Nick Favazza
Saw these guys in Berkeley for the first time recently and holy shit, they put on a phenomenal live show. An absolute blast of a band to see
tara.
holy moly.
two days later: Y'ALL I JUST REALIZED THESE ARE OPENING FOR TSSF SHOW IN A FEW WEEKS. WOW I'M PUMPED, IT'S GONNA BE LIT as the youths say...
Carlo Tapia
LoveBaseballLove seen em last night in ventura. they were fuckin amazing!
Rizz3n
Such a fun band!
Travis Turner
There’s some 15 year olds out here who are gonna LOVE this.
MTMskate1
There’s Real Friends and than there’s Just Friends
Fabulous Killjoy
@DirkDinkley just realized this was probably my first interaction with you lol
Gabe Vialpando
@Fabulous Killjoy definitely not, not a big fan of real friends. But honestly not a big fan of Just Friends new vibe, preferred their older emotional stuff. Newer stuff ain't bad but just weird for a band to just flip genres. Still jam their older stuff most the time