1) A Canadi… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four artists with the name Readymade:
1) A Canadian shoegazer band, featuring members from Pipedream. As of mid-2006, the band has been on hiatus. The line-up: Arch: vocals & guitars, Dr. Roberts: drums, J Gittes: bass, Kevin Hilts: keyboards & synths, dt: guitars. Arch now plays in the Mohawk Lodge.
2) A Chicago hip hop group including Max Gold, Greenthumb, DJ Kollage.
3) German electronic artist Thomas Fehlmann.
4) French minimal/electronica producer Jean-Philippe Verdin. Later added an FC to the name. See Readymade FC.
5) German Brit Pop Band 1998 - 2003 Steffen Hardt (guitar), Chris Adelhütte (bass, keyboards), Udo Masshoff (drums) & Zachary Johnson (vocals, guitar) with three albums: "It Doesn't Make Sense", "Snapshot Poetry" and "The Feeling Modified"
Superficial
Readymade Lyrics
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I wanna see all my friends todayI haven't been out for a week or twoAnd nobody seems to be missing meNo superficial talk, i wanna listen to what they have to sayAnd sometimes it's so much fun i don't wanna leaveI appreciate the times that we spendTalking about how life's gonna endI wanna see, i wanna see all my friends todayIt feels like weeks since i've been outAnd nobody seems to be missing meNo superficial talk get some jacky and we never stopAt times it's so much fun i don't wanna leaveI appreciate the times that we spendTalking about how life's gonna endI like being with my friends´cause they are the only ones that seem to understandIt's hard to find people that you really want to meetAlthough we don't do much it's enough for me
The song Superficial by Readymade alludes to the need for authentic human connection in times of social isolation. The singer of the song expresses his desire to see his friends and to engage in genuine conversation with them. The word "superficial" is used to describe small talk, which the singer rejects in favour of a more profound dialogue. He seeks to connect with others on a deeper level and to have meaningful interactions with them. The singer recognizes the fleeting nature of life, and he takes pleasure in the simple act of spending time with his friends.
The chorus of the song reiterates the singer's longing to see his friends and to escape his solitude. He implies that being with his friends is enough for him, even if they do not engage in elaborate activities. The bridge of the song highlights the unique bond that the singer has with his friends. He acknowledges that he finds it challenging to meet people with whom he shares a genuine connection. He values this relationship and appreciates the ability to converse freely and authentically with his friends.
Overall, the song Superficial by Readymade is a poignant reminder of the importance of human connection and the need for meaningful interactions in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna see all my friends today
The artist wants to meet all of their friends today
I haven't been out for a week or two
The artist has not been outside and meeting with friends for a week or two
And nobody seems to be missing me
The artist feels that nobody is missing them
No superficial talk, i wanna listen to what they have to say
The artist wants to avoid superficial talk and listen to what their friends have to say
And sometimes it's so much fun i don't wanna leave
The artist is having so much fun with their friends that they do not want to leave
I appreciate the times that we spend
The artist is grateful for the time that they spend with their friends
Talking about how life's gonna end
The artist and their friends talk about how life will end
It feels like weeks since i've been out
The artist feels like it has been weeks since they have been out with friends
No superficial talk get some jacky and we never stop
The artist and their friends do not want to have superficial talk and will keep drinking and talking
I like being with my friends´cause they are the only ones that seem to understand
The artist enjoys being with their friends because they are the only ones who seem to understand them
It's hard to find people that you really want to meet
The artist finds it difficult to find people that they truly want to meet
Although we don't do much it's enough for me
The artist is satisfied with spending time with their friends even if they do not do much
Contributed by Mia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.