Né d’une rencontre en studio, le duo No Money Kids enregistre ses premiers morceaux et se fait remarquer lors des premiers concerts parisiens. Le tandem attire rapidement l’attention des médias et écume les salles et les festivals jusqu’à la sortie du premier album I Don’t Trust You en Octobre 2015, une production DIY qui surprend d’emblée.
L' « electro-blues » de No Money Kids cherche la beauté dans la douleur, l’imagerie clair-obscur développée par le groupe séduit le monde de la mode (défilés Schwarzkopf, Stylist, Glamour, Modzik) et inspire les premiers clips avec des réalisateurs internationaux. En 2016, le duo est repéré par le haut-de-gamme du prêt-à-porter, désigné groupe ‘‘découverte’’ de la marque Cotélac avec la création d’un EP promotionnel, 15.000 exemplaires distribués dans plus 110 boutiques en France et à l’étranger. Les hymnes rock de No Money Kids séduisent également les ‘music supervisors’ outre-atlantique : nombre de leurs singles se retrouvent dans des séries TV - Banshee, Night Shift, Veep, Killjoys, Goliath (avec Billy Bob Thornton), Dollar - ou dans des films - Misconduct (avec Al Pacino et Anthony Hopkins) et Baby, Baby, Baby (avec Bradley Cooper).
Avec un premier album remarqué et plus d’une centaine de concerts qui leur forgent une solide réputation scénique, No Money Kids prend de la bouteille, pas du pinard ou des bulles bourgeoises, mais un bon vieux whisky tourbeux. Au Printemps 2017, les Kids génération Larry Clark reviennent avec l’album Hear the Silence. Les productions soignées sont encensées par la critique (Inrockuptibles, Rolling Stone, Le Monde, Jack, Oüi, FIP) et les nouvelles tournées les amènent à fouler les planches de festivals de renom tels que Rock en Seine 2017 ou Solidays 2018.
Après avoir voyagé aux quatre coins de la France et de l'Europe, No Money Kids est aujourd’hui de retour avec l'audacieux Trouble (16 Novembre 2018), troisième long-format en quatre ans, prouvant une nouvelle fois que le groupe est tout aussi prolifique en studio que sur scène.
Friend of Mine
No Money Kids Lyrics
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I fall from to the Paris bridges
A million times oh’man
I sat down on the old damn train
Going back to the old fashion candies
Smaller and happier from now
In the sky was an awful man
Who are we my friend
I and Mary Ann…
Who are we my friend
I and Mary and…
Sorrow is all I can see
From the window of my burning castle
Alone and walking on two feet
Weird beens and all I should sing
Who are we my friend
I and Mary Ann…
Who are we my friend
I and Mary and…
Who are we my friend
I and Mary Ann…
Who are we my friend
I and Mary and…
In the song "Friend of Mine" by No Money Kids, the lyrics depict a sense of longing and loneliness. The repeated phrase "For a thousand times I swear, I fall from to the Paris bridges, a million times oh’m an, I sat down on the old damn train" suggests a recurring feeling of disappointment and falling short in life. The use of Paris bridges and the old train symbolize a desire for escape and a yearning for a simpler time.
The lines "Going back to the old fashion candies, smaller and happier from now" convey a longing for a more innocent and carefree past. The singer seeks solace in memories of simpler joys and hopes to find happiness in embracing a more modest lifestyle.
The reference to "the sky was an awful man, wearing all them fancy clothes" conveys a sense of disillusionment with the world. The singer sees someone who appears successful and well-dressed but views them as untrustworthy or deceptive. This may indicate a skepticism towards materialism and a preference for authenticity and genuine connections.
The repeated questioning of "Who are we my friend, I and Mary Ann…" reflects a search for identity and a bond with a companion named Mary Ann. The singer's repeated inquiry suggests a desire for understanding and a shared sense of self in a confusing and uncertain world. The lyrical repetition emphasizes the importance of this search for identity and the longing for a deeper connection beyond superficial appearances.
Overall, the lyrics of "Friend of Mine" touch upon themes of longing, disillusionment, and the search for identity and meaningful relationships. It conveys a sense of melancholy and reflects the human desire for authenticity and connection amidst a world that often feels empty and superficial.
Line by Line Meaning
For a thousand times I swear
I have repeated this promise countless times
I fall from to the Paris bridges
I have experienced many failures and setbacks in life
A million times oh’man
I have repeated this sentiment millions of times, expressing frustration
I sat down on the old damn train
I have taken a seat on the worn-out train of life's journey
Going back to the old fashion candies
Returning to simpler and happier times, reminiscing about childhood treats
Smaller and happier from now
Seeking a simpler and more content life moving forward
In the sky was an awful man
An unpleasant person was up high, symbolizing the upper class or societal elites
Wearing all them fancy clothes
Dressed in extravagant attire to flaunt their status
Who are we my friend
Questioning our identities, seeking self-understanding
I and Mary Ann…
Referring to the singer and their friend Mary Ann
Sorrow is all I can see
I am consumed by sadness and despair
From the window of my burning castle
Observing my own suffering and pain from a position of privilege
Alone and walking on two feet
Navigating life's journey without companionship or support
Weird beens and all I should sing
Expressing my strange thoughts and emotions through song
Who are we my friend
Continuing to question our identities and purpose
I and Mary Ann…
Reaffirming the presence of the singer and their friend Mary Ann
Who are we my friend
Persistently seeking self-discovery and understanding
I and Mary and…
Stressing the importance of their friendship and shared journey
Who are we my friend
Continuing to question our identities and purpose
I and Mary Ann…
Reaffirming the presence of the singer and their friend Mary Ann
Who are we my friend
Persistently seeking self-discovery and understanding
I and Mary and…
Stressing the importance of their friendship and shared journey
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jean-Marc Pelatan, Félix Matschulat
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