One Dollar Short are an Australian punk rock band. Hailing from Central Coa… Read Full Bio ↴One Dollar Short are an Australian punk rock band. Hailing from Central Coast New South Wales, their debut top 40 single "Board Game" charted at #37 on the Australian ARIAnet singles chart in 2001. Their most successful non-LP release was the EP, Press And Hold, (containing fan favourite "Satellite"), which charted at #22 in the same year. Their debut album also charted at #7 on the albums chart in 2002. In July 2004, their follow-up album, Receiving Transmission, was released along with single, "Some Assembly Required" - neither of which were successful. In early 2005, the band went on hiatus indefinitely.

Friend
One Dollar Short Lyrics

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Would you remember my name

Its only been about a day since you've been gone
But it seems like a year

Would you remember my name

its only been about a day since you've been gone

but it seems like a year.

don't tell me that im not your friend
im the only one
Just the samex3

don't tell me that im not your friend I know im the onlyx2

Overall Meaning

The song "Friend" by One Dollar Short is about the fear of being forgotten by a friend after they leave for a short period of time. The opening lyrics, "Would you remember my name? It's only been about a day since you've been gone, but it seems like a year," convey the feeling of loneliness and anxiety that arises when one's closest companion is absent. In this situation, the singer is unsure if their friend will even remember their name when they come back, which demonstrates the depth of their insecurity.

Furthermore, the repeated phrase, "Don't tell me that I'm not your friend," reinforces this sense of self-doubt. The singer is afraid of being rejected or forgotten by their friend, and they attempt to reinforce their bond by asserting that they are the only friend. This line also suggests the possibility of competition or jealousy among friends, as though there is a struggle for recognition or acknowledgement. Overall, "Friend" is a poignant and relatable song that captures the anxieties of being human and the importance of connection and validation.

Line by Line Meaning

Would you remember my name
I wonder if you still think of me and remember who I am

Its only been about a day since you've been gone But it seems like a year
Time feels stretched out and difficult to bear since you left

don't tell me that im not your friend im the only one Just the samex3
I don't want to hear that we're not friends, because I know I am the only friend you have and that won't change

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