Line-up
Jason Beebout (vocals)
Sergie Loobkoff (guitar)
Johnny Cruz (drums)
Sean Kennerly (guitar)
Jeremy Bergo (bass)
Discography
Samiam (1990)
Soar (1991)
Billy (1992)
Clumsy (1994)
You Are Freaking Me Out (1998)
Astray (2000)
The New Red Years (2000)
Whatever's Got You Down (2006)
Trips (2011)
Friend
Samiam Lyrics
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Now I have turned five
I'll be with the big kids at school
No more mom and dad
Now I've got to act cool
Not all smiling faces
Not all open arms
I don't know this was your cubby hole
Now I've grown colder
I'm here with these assholes at work
No more mister nice guy
Now I'm that jerk
Not all smiling faces
Not all open arms
Just give me my invoice slip
The verses of Samiam's song Friend describe the experiences of growing up, moving from being a child to an adult and the challenges that come along the way. The first verse talks about a child who is excited about starting school but feels intimidated and unsure about how to interact with the bigger kids. The child's innocence and naivety are highlighted here as they try to fit in and "act cool" without knowing the people around them or what to expect.
The second verse takes a darker turn, and the song transitions to the present time where the singer is an adult. The sentiment of feeling lost and isolated is still apparent, but instead of being in school, the singer is now an employee dealing with difficult coworkers. In contrast to the first verse, the singer has grown older, more experienced, and has become "cold", mimicking his colleagues' behavior. The lyrics indicate that the singer has given up on making friends and is solely focused on getting his work done without any personal interaction. The abrupt end of the song with the line "Just give me my invoice slip" shows the singer's apathetic view towards his job, colleagues and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I am five
I have just turned five years old and am excited to start school.
Now I have turned five
It's my fifth birthday and I am growing up.
I'll be with the big kids at school
I'm looking forward to being with older children and learning new things at school.
No more mom and dad
I am becoming more independent and don't need my parents as much anymore.
Now I've got to act cool
I feel pressure to act cool and fit in with the other kids.
Not all smiling faces
Not everyone I meet will be friendly or happy to see me.
Not all open arms
Not everyone will be welcoming or accepting of who I am.
I don't know this was your cubby hole
I didn't realize that I was using someone else's space and didn't mean any harm.
Now I have grown older
I have become an adult and am facing the realities of the world.
Now I've grown colder
I have become less friendly and less willing to trust others.
I'm here with these assholes at work
I am working with people who I don't like or respect.
No more mister nice guy
I am no longer going to be kind and polite to everyone.
Now I'm that jerk
I have become the unpleasant person that I never wanted to be.
Just give me my invoice slip
I just want to get my work done and get out of here as quickly as possible.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES E BROGAN, JASON BEEBOUT, SERGIE LOOBKOFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jonas ness
Samiam was one of my favorite bands in the 90's. ...yeah, I've seen them and heard their material in recent years, but I and the rest of the world are still most charmed by Billy and Soar. This song and 'Too Many Buttons' go out to my best friend Cassidy. ~ Where it began.
Leonardo Alves Veterinário Endocrinologista
Billy and soar are classic