There are two bands by the name of New Friends;
(1) The dreamy electroni… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands by the name of New Friends;
(1) The dreamy electronic solo outfit of World Global Records musician William Sneddon. Two EPs have been released under the New Friends moniker; raw & [1], both available at the New Friends bandcamp: http://nufriends.bandcamp.com/

(2) New Friends is a four-piece rock band based out of Tallahassee Florida. Formed by Michael McKinnon (vocals/guitar) and David Russell (bass) in the fall of 2008. New Friends now includes Guitarist, Taylor Jones, and Drummer, Miles Bozeman. Their new album, "Bury The Hatchet" was released in 2010.

Ricochet
New Friends Lyrics

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Load me up Load me up like a gun
Let me in kick me out hit and run
You crash my car you wreck my life for fun
I′m crawling back I thought that I was done

Taking shots in the dark no chase
I let it burn love the way that it tastes
If beggin' for it′s crazy I'm insane
I would let you walk all over me
Be the one you call when you're high and lonely
Tell me why you′re so damn hard to please
I know there′ll be hell to pay
But I keep shooting anyway
Ricochet
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Got your hand on my back I'm your puppet
You pull the strings and I hate that I love it
You cut me down just to watch how I fall for you
You take it then you leave it
Leaving me in pieces
Cus′ you know that I need it
La La La La La
I would let you walk all over me
Be the one you call when you're high and lonely
Tell me why you′re so damn hard to please
I know there'll be hell to pay
But I keep shooting anyway
Ricochet
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La La La La La La
La La La La La La
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Ricochet
La La
La La La La La La
La La La La La La
La La La La La La
I would let you walk all over me
Be the one you call when you′re high and lonely
Tell me why you're so damn hard to please
I know there'll be hell to pay
But I keep shooting anyway
Ricochet
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of New Friends' song "Ricochet" depict a dysfunctional relationship where the singer is being used by their partner for their own pleasure. The opening lines, "Load me up like a gun, let me in, kick me out, hit and run, you crash my car, you wreck my life for fun," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is aware that they are being mistreated, but they keep coming back for more, as evidenced by the line, "I'm crawling back, I thought that I was done." They are willing to put up with anything just to be with this person, even if it means being walked all over or being used as a source of comfort when their partner is lonely.

The chorus of "Ricochet," with its repeating "La La" sounds and the word "Ricochet," adds to the grittiness of the song. The term "Ricochet" is used to refer to the back-and-forth nature of the relationship. The singer recognizes that there will be consequences for their actions but is unable to stop themselves from "shooting anyway." This suggests that they are addicted to the highs and lows of the relationship, even though it is unhealthy.

Line by Line Meaning

Load me up Load me up like a gun
I want you to give me everything you've got, fill me to bursting point and make me ready for action.

Let me in kick me out hit and run
Use me for your pleasure then discard me without another thought, only to return when you need something from me.

You crash my car you wreck my life for fun
You enjoy causing destruction and chaos in my life, with no regard for the consequences.

I′m crawling back I thought that I was done
Despite everything you've done to me, I keep coming back to you because I can't resist your pull.

Taking shots in the dark no chase
I'm willing to take risks and live dangerously, even if it means not knowing what the outcome will be.

I let it burn love the way that it tastes
I enjoy the excitement that comes with danger, even if it ultimately results in pain and destruction.

If beggin' for it′s crazy I'm insane
Even though I know it's not healthy or logical, I'm willing to beg and plead for your attention and affection.

I would let you walk all over me
I'm willing to let you treat me poorly and use me however you want, as long as I still get to be near you.

Be the one you call when you're high and lonely
I want to be the person you turn to when you're in need, even if it's only because you're feeling lonely or bored.

Tell me why you′re so damn hard to please
I don't understand why it's so difficult to make you happy, despite all the sacrifices I make for you.

I know there′ll be hell to pay
I'm aware that my choices will have consequences, likely painful ones that I'll have to face eventually.

But I keep shooting anyway
Despite the risks, I can't help but continue down this path of destruction and self-destruction.

Got your hand on my back I'm your puppet
You hold all the power in this relationship and I'm just a pawn, blindly following your lead.

You pull the strings and I hate that I love it
I'm aware that you're manipulating me and using me, but I can't resist the way you make me feel.

You cut me down just to watch how I fall for you
You enjoy tearing me apart emotionally, just to revel in the fact that I'll still come crawling back to you.

You take it then you leave it
You only stick around for as long as you need me, then abandon me once I'm no longer useful to you.

Leaving me in pieces
Your actions leave me emotionally destroyed and struggling to pick up the shattered pieces of my life.

Cus′ you know that I need it
You're aware that I'm addicted to this toxic relationship and will continue to come back for more, no matter how much it hurts me.

Ricochet
I know that my actions will only come back to hurt me in the end, but I can't resist the temptation to keep shooting my shot.

Writer(s): Liz Rodrigues, Cassandra Dasilva, Steve Molella, Ayden Mark Jamieson Miller, Cole Wilson, Conrad Galeki, Stefan Serge Boulineau

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