This eventually led Oh No Oh My to invade Europe, gallivanting around the continent wreaking havoc upon the entire population with their awesome and mighty "ROCK". In between rocking the face off of the people of Western Europe, the band took a small break in the summer of 2008 to record some songs that had been kicking around for a couple of years. These 5 songs formed the EP entitled "Dmtirij Dmitrij" named for their beloved driver and friend, Dima, who had become fast friends with the band whilst speeding like mad men across the Autobahn at night, for the show must go on!
After some more tours and self reflection, an epiphany was formed amongst the members of the road weary band. It had been almost 4 years since the band last attempted to write and record a large collection of songs. And even then, the previous "album" was never recorded with the intention of being released as such. So, to rectify this situation, it was decided that a big fat "HOLD" must be placed on all other band related activities at the time, and Oh No Oh My's first album (at least intentionally) was to be made!
So after much time passing while writing and recording, the band is now set to release a collection of 12 brand new songs upon the world, to collectively be called "People Problems". Because most problems in life stem from people, and what better thing to write about than people, and our problems with them? A fairly dramatic stylistic departure from the previous music Oh No Oh My was known for, the songs of "People Problems" are made up in a much more somber, yet grand scale, which include arrangements for a string quartet. Recorded sporadically over 8 months in Austin, Texas at Public Hi-Fi (owned by Spoon drummer/producer, Jim Eno) by Jeff Byrd and Brad Bell, as well as at the Sugarcube (Daniel's own studio).
Farewell to All My Friends
Oh No Oh My Lyrics
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who i will never see again
you have made me who i am
it's perfectly unclear
where i will be this time next year
let's fight fire with my fear
then run away
when my love has gone away
and you have me here everyday
it's so beautiful back then
when i gave you my hand
you promised me i'd live again
so i believe you are the only one for me
will we be able to stay like we did when you were sane
& i believe you are the only one for me
farewell to all my friends
who i will never see again
you have made me who i am
and will try hard not to forget you
goodbye to my sweetheart
filled my day up like a spark
so i will promise to pretend
my happiness relies in your living room desires
i will love you until i can't feel my hands
when i gave you my hand
you promised me i'd live again
so i believe you are the only one for me
will we be able to stay like we did when you were sane
& i believe you are the only one for me
and i'll be good to you
if you'll be good to me
farewell to all my friends
who i will never see again
you have made me who i am
and i love you
The lyrics of Oh No Oh My's song "Farewell to All My Friends" are primarily about the bittersweet feeling of leaving behind friends and loved ones, yet reminiscing on the beautiful memories they have shared together. The opening lines serve as a goodbye to friends, acknowledging that the singer will never see them again, and that they had a significant impact on their life, shaping them into the person they are today.
The second verse speaks to the uncertainty of the future, emphasizing a strong sense of fear and anxiety that the singer is feeling. Despite this fear, the lyrics suggest that they will try to fight it and face it head-on. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the person they are singing to is the only one for them, adding a sense of devotion and commitment to the song.
The bridge of the song switches focus onto a lover, one who has now gone away, and the singer reminisces on the wonderful time they had together. The singer promises to pretend as if their lover is still with them, emphasizing the power of imagination and nostalgia. The final lines of the song reiterate the love and appreciation the singer has for their loved ones, hoping that they will reciprocate in kind.
Overall, the song is a tribute to the bonds between people that shape us, and how it can be difficult to say goodbye to those relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Farewell to all my friends
Saying goodbye to all my friends
who i will never see again
Realizing that I might never see them again
you have made me who i am
Appreciating the role my friends played in shaping me
it's perfectly unclear
Being uncertain about the future
where i will be this time next year
Not knowing where I'll end up in a year
let's fight fire with my fear
Tackling my fears head-on
then run away
Retreating from the situation
when my love has gone away
Acknowledging the absence of my loved one
and you have me here everyday
Being grateful for the presence of my friends
it's so beautiful back then
Remembering a beautiful past
when i gave you my hand
Extending a helping hand to someone
you promised me i'd live again
Believing in someone's promises to help me find myself again
so i believe you are the only one for me
Putting my faith in someone
will we be able to stay like we did when you were sane
Wondering if things will remain the same
& i believe you are the only one for me
Reiterating my belief in someone
goodbye to my sweetheart
Saying goodbye to my loved one
filled my day up like a spark
Treasuring the memories with my lover
so i will promise to pretend
Resorting to pretending to cope with the situation
my happiness relies in your living room desires
Finding happiness in my partner's desires and interests
i will love you until i can't feel my hands
Expressing the depth of my love for my partner
and i'll be good to you
Promising to be good to my loved one
if you'll be good to me
Asking for the same in return
and i love you
Expressing my love and gratitude for my friends
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.