Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazareth_(band)
Studio albums
Nazareth (1971)
Exercises (1972)
Razamanaz (1973)
Loud 'n' Proud (1973)
Rampant (1974)
Hair of the Dog (1975)
Close Enough for Rock 'n' Roll (1976)
Play 'n' the Game (1976)
Expect No Mercy (1977)
No Mean City (1979)
Malice in Wonderland (1980)
The Fool Circle (1981)
2XS (1982)
Sound Elixir (1983)
The Catch (1984)
Cinema (1986)
Snakes 'n' Ladders (1989)
No Jive (1991)
Move Me (1994)
Boogaloo (1998)
The Newz (2008)
Big Dogz (2011)
Rock 'n' Roll Telephone (2014)
Tattooed on My Brain (2018)
Surviving the Law (2022)
Friends
Nazareth Lyrics
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Pull up a chair, friend
There ain't nobody here, friend
But the people you need
Roll yourself a joint, friend
Empty your head, friend
Make yourself at home, friend
[Chorus]
Put your feet up on the fire
If it makes you feel much better
Have a glass of homegrown wine
Don't you think it tastes fine?
Tear you away, friend
On a planet to space, friend
Faster than you can think, friend
You'll be there before you know
it
The first stanza of Nazareth's song Friends is an invitation to a friend to be comfortable and at home in a safe space. The singer is telling their friend to relax, clear their mind, and enjoy the company of people they need. The use of the term 'friend' repeatedly emphasizes the closeness of the relationship and the ultimate comfort that the friend should feel. The second stanza encourages the friend to indulge in life's pleasures, such as smoking a joint and drinking homegrown wine. The repetition of 'friend' and the invitation to partake in hedonistic activities further emphasize the safety and security of the space.
The chorus presents an even more relaxed and comfortable environment. The singer encourages the friend to make themselves comfortable by putting their feet up on the fire and drinking a glass of homegrown wine. The repetition of 'friend' serves as a reminder that the listener is among beloved people. The environment described in this song is one of safety, comfort, and genuineness. The singer is telling their friend that they are loved and welcome in this space, free to indulge in whatever they want.
Line by Line Meaning
Just sit yourself down, friend
Take a seat and relax, my companion.
Pull up a chair, friend
Come and be comfortable, my friend.
There ain't nobody here, friend
There is only you and me, my dear friend.
But the people you need
The companionship of the people you yearn for is right here with me.
Roll yourself a joint, friend
Roll a cannabis cigarette for yourself, my friend.
Empty your head, friend
Erase all your worries, my dear friend.
Make yourself at home, friend
Feel at home in my company, my friend.
This is where you belong
You belong right here with me, my dear friend.
Put your feet up on the fire
Relax by the fireplace, my companion.
If it makes you feel much better
If it elevates your mood, my dear friend.
Have a glass of homegrown wine
Sip on some locally-made wine, my friend.
Don't you think it tastes fine?
Do you not agree that it tastes remarkable, my dear friend?
Tear you away, friend
Remove you from your present location, my companion.
On a planet to space, friend
Travel to another planet in space, my friend.
Faster than you can think, friend
At lightning speed, my dearest friend.
You'll be there before you know
You'll get there in no time, my friend.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARRELL ANTHONY SWEET, MANUEL CHARLTON, PETER AGNEW, WILLIAM MCCAFFERTY
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hermygagala
The best band playing the best music is all that needs to be said about Nazareth because the list of praises could go on all day. Best lead Guitarist Manny Charlton, Best singer Dan McCafferty, Best Bass player Pete Agnew, Best drummer Darrell Sweet. Long live the best band in the world (Nazareth).
WESLEY STOUT
Always wanted my good friends to hear this !
Vando boy
dan melhor vocalista de todos os tempos
1978domy
DAN. una voz ,todos los estilos
Gergg Bergr
Ahhhhhh the memories going to school in THE MORNING DEW, There were only a few of us that loved this band,
Parvez Syed
Thank you!!!!!
Darth Vader
Nazareth and thin lizzy are the best bands from the british isles outside england.
Rosemary King
That sounds okay but I'm the original whiskey drinking woman that they're singing about own hair of the dog