Although a well known band in Provo, the band didn't receive nationwide exposure until late 2008 when they were chosen as openers for several of The Killers' North American tour dates. Not long after, the band was signed by major record label Mercury Records in early 2009. Additionally, the group was voted Band of the Year in 2009 by City Weekly, a popular Salt Lake City publication. Although they had several prior independent releases, the band released its debut album at Mercury/Def Jam, Habits, on March 16, 2010, with "Animal" as its lead single. The band performed "Animal" during their March 23, 2010 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and the band toured opening for 30 Seconds To Mars and Mutemath throughout the Spring of 2010.
"Everybody Talk" was the first single from their sophomore album Picture Show. The single was released to Alternative Radio on December 7, 2011 and made available to digital retailers via Mercury Records on December 20, 2011. (Everybody Talks Songfacts)
New Best Friend
Neon Trees Lyrics
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The valley of dreams
Burns to the floor in the backseat
Coke and crown
Soaked in my memories
All of the dumb shit I've seen
Eleven to seven
I'm the funnest times you've ever had
Is it hell is it heaven
Meet up now for a night drive, yeah
With the windows down on the 105
And I sing, "Oh"
Oh, stacking up my house of cards
Gonna watch 'em as they fall apart
Rollin' on the floor
In the candy store
They call me crazy
But crazy's my new best (friend)
Yeah, trippin' out in paradise
Gonna watch it as it all collides
Can't sleep no more
It's a perfect storm
They call me crazy
But crazy's my new best
Friend, friend, friend
My new best
Friend, friend, friend
Sun comes up
Stumbling home
Buzz wearing off in the taxi
Jack and Coke
Soaked in my bones
Always forever a black sheep
7-Eleven
By the house you held your kick back at
Was the funnest times we've ever had
Is it hell is it heaven
We don't care if we live or die
With the windows down on the 105
And I sing, "Oh"
Oh, stacking up my house of cards
Gonna watch 'em as they fall apart
Rollin' on the floor
In the candy store
They call me crazy
But crazy's my new best (friend)
Yeah, trippin' out in paradise
Gonna watch it as it all collides
Can't sleep no more
It's a perfect storm
They call me crazy
But crazy's my new best
Friend, friend, friend
My new best
Friend, friend, friend
My new best
(Friend)
(Friend)
(Friend)
My new best, my new best
Oh, stacking up my house of cards
Gonna watch 'em as they fall apart
Rollin' on the floor
In the candy store
They call me crazy
But crazy's my new best (friend)
Yeah, trippin' out in paradise
Gonna watch it as it all collides
Can't sleep no more
It's a perfect storm
They call me crazy
But crazy's my new best
Friend, friend, friend
My new best friend
The lyrics of Neon Trees's song "New Best Friend" depict the wild and reckless lifestyle of the singer, who seems to be living for the moment without caring about the consequences. The first verse mentions a valley of dreams that burns down in the back-seat, which alludes to the destruction caused by drug and alcohol abuse. The singer also mentions being soaked in memories of dumb things they've seen, suggesting that they have been a witness to some reckless behavior.
The chorus of the song seems to be a reflection of the singer's mindset. They sing about stacking up their house of cards, which is a metaphor for their reckless lifestyle that is sure to fall apart eventually. They also mention rolling on the floor, in the candy store, which further emphasizes the theme of indulgence and recklessness. The singer knows that they seem crazy to others, but they embrace it and even consider their craziness as their new best friend.
The second verse continues with the same theme of wildness and recklessness. The mention of stumbling home with a buzz wearing off in a taxi and being soaked in bones with Jack and Coke further emphasizes the theme of indulgence. The repetition of the line "Is it hell is it heaven we don't care if we live or die" shows the singer's disregard for their own safety and well-being.
Overall, "New Best Friend" is a song about living life on the edge, not caring about the consequences, and embracing one's own craziness.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun goes down
The end of the day is approaching
The valley of dreams
The place where hopes and aspirations reside
Burns to the floor in the backseat
All the dreams are shattered in the dark corner
Coke and crown
Cocaine and whiskey - the fuel for the night
Soaked in my memories
Lost in recollections of past experiences
All of the dumb shit I've seen
All the foolish things that were witnessed
Eleven to seven
From the late night until the morning
I'm the house you hold your kickback at
I am the place where parties take place
I'm the funnest times you've ever had
I am the source of the most enjoyable memories
Is it hell is it heaven
We don't know if it's good or bad
Meet up now for a night drive, yeah
Let's get together and go for a ride in the dark
With the windows down on the 105
Driving with the windows open on the highway 105
And I sing, "Oh"
Expressing my feelings with an exclamation
Oh, stacking up my house of cards
Building a fragile structure of hope
Gonna watch 'em as they fall apart
Intending to witness the inevitable failure
Rollin' on the floor
Lying on the ground laughing
In the candy store
Being surrounded by temptations and pleasures
They call me crazy
People think I am insane
But crazy's my new best (friend)
But I embrace this madness as my companion
Yeah, trippin' out in paradise
Enjoying this surreal experience in a perfect place
Gonna watch it as it all collides
Observing the moment when everything comes crashing down
Can't sleep no more
Unable to find peace and rest
It's a perfect storm
A disastrous combination of circumstances
Friend, friend, friend
Referring to a person who is a companion
My new best friend
Emphasizing the importance of the new companion
Sun comes up
The dawn of a new day
Stumbling home
Walking unsteadily while going back home
Buzz wearing off in the taxi
The effect of alcohol and drugs is waning down while traveling by taxi
Jack and Coke
Whiskey and Coca-Cola, a popular alcoholic drink
Soaked in my bones
The substances have penetrated deep inside the body
Always forever a black sheep
Always regarded as the odd one out
7-Eleven
A chain of convenience stores
By the house you held your kick back at
Adjacent to the place where the party was held
Was the funnest times we've ever had
The most enjoyable moments were spent there
We don't care if we live or die
We are indifferent towards our well-being
Friend, friend, friend
Emphasizing the importance of friendship
My new best
Referring to the new companion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Joseph Robert Janiak, Tyler Aaron Glenn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Claudia Campos
Letra español
El Sol se oculta en el valle de los sueños
Se quema hasta el piso en el asiento trasero
Coca y Crown penetrando en mis recuerdos
Toda la mierda tonta que he visto
Once para las siete
Estoy en la casa donde pasaste tu resaca
Soy los tiempos más divertidos que has tenido
¿Es el infierno, es el cielo?
Veámonos ahora para un paseo nocturno, sí
Con las ventanas abajo en la 105
Y canto (oh)
Oh, apilando mi casa de cartas
Voy a verlos mientras se derrumban
Rodando por el piso de la tienda de caramelos
Me llaman loco, pero loco es mi nuevo mejor (amigo)
Si, viajando al paraíso
Voy a verlo mientras colisiona
No puedo dormir más, es una tormenta perfecta
Me llaman loco, pero loco es mi nuevo mejor
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo
Mi nuevo mejor
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo
El Sol sale, tambaleándose a casa
El zumbido agotándome en el taxi
Jack con coca penetrando en mis huesos
Por siempre una oveja negra
Seven-eleven
Por la casa donde pasaste tu resaca
Fueron los tiempos más divertidos que hemos tenido
¿Es el infierno, es el cielo?
No nos importa si vivimos o morimos
Con las ventanas abajo en la 105
Y canto (oh)
Oh, apilando mi casa de cartas
Voy a verlos mientras se derrumban
Rodando por el piso de la tienda de caramelos
Me llaman loco, pero loco es mi nuevo mejor (amigo)
Si, viajando al paraíso
Voy a verlo mientras colisiona
No puedo dormir más, es una tormenta perfecta
Me llaman loco, pero loco es mi nuevo mejor
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo
Mi nuevo mejor
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo
Mi nuevo mejor
(Amigo)
(Amigo)
(Amigo)
Mi nuevo mejor, mi nuevo mejor
Oh, apilando mi casa de cartas
Voy a verlos mientras se derrumban
Rodando por el piso de la tienda de caramelos
Me llaman loco, pero loco es mi nuevo mejor (amigo)
Sí, estoy viajando al paraíso
Voy a verlo mientras colisiona
No puedo dormir más, es una tormenta perfecta
Me llaman loco, pero loco es mi nuevo mejor
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo
Mi nuevo mejor amigo
Alessandra Beatriz
This band means so much to me and they really made my day better with this song
an eraser
After all these years, they’ve never had a bad album
SunkenShip
Neon Trees is so underrated :(
Marbert Pinque
I guess it's better off that way.
Fernando Ruiz
Only a selected community can listen to these amazing songs.💖
DND On hell
@Fernando Ruiz thats so true
sunny videos
true words
R A Z Z M A C H A D
It's not much, but they got another fan :)
Serotonie12
I was 11 when I became a fan. I'm 20 now. Their music is just timeless. Your Surrender is still my most favorite.
C
Lucky 💕 I'm 20, too, but I didn't become a fan until around 17. You've had more years together ;p