Their best known songs include "Summer In The City", "Do You Believe In Magic?", "Darling Be Home Soon", and "Daydream". The band reunited in 1991 and continue to perform without Sebastian, who has declined to participate, and Yanovsky, who died in 2002.
The band's name was inspired by lyrics from Mississippi John Hurt's "Coffee Blues" and drew influence from contemporary folk and psychedelic music while also inspiring later rock bands.
A more complete history of this seminal New York band can be found on their official site: lovinspoonful.com
Best friends
The Lovin' Spoonful Lyrics
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And how a couple loses edge and never make amends
And how they weave a false cocoon and how the web extends
But I've never heard of lovers that could be best friends
Yes I've heard that love that's lasting comes far and in between
And how that childhood sweetheart gets ornery and mean
They always say the honeymoon is where the romance ends
Well I've heard your dirty stories about your last affair
And how you got in houses when you knew no one was there
If you want to find a lover gonna love til the end,
Go on and find yourself a lover that can be your best friend
The Lovin' Spoonful's song Best Friends is a commentary on the nature of love and relationships. The song recognizes the conventional idea that love affairs are fleeting and that couples always have disagreements that lead to the end of the relationship. However, the lyrics suggest that true love is based on mutual friendship that allows the couple to have a lasting and enduring bond.
The song highlights the misconception that love is only about physical attraction and romantic gestures. The lyrics suggest that true love involves a broader array of connections that include mutual trust, respect, and understanding. The song implies that lovers who are also best friends are better equipped to weather the storms of life, including conflict, betrayal and temptation.
The lyrics also urge the listeners to be cautious about the people they choose to love. The song acknowledges that some lovers have dark histories of cheating and deceit, encouraging the listeners to find lovers who share a deeper connection beyond physical attraction. Overall, the song Best Friends encourages the listeners to seek companionship that is built on a foundation of mutual trust, respect, and friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've heard about the quarrels, and how it always ends
I've heard about couples having arguments that lead to the end of their relationship
And how a couple loses edge and never make amends
After a disagreement, couples can become distant and never reconcile
And how they weave a false cocoon and how the web extends
Couples can deceive themselves into thinking their relationship is strong when it's actually fragile
But I've never heard of lovers that could be best friends
I've never heard of a couple that can maintain a strong, loving relationship as well as a close friendship
Yes I've heard that love that's lasting comes far and in between
I've heard that it's rare to find a love that lasts a lifetime
And how that childhood sweetheart gets ornery and mean
Even childhood sweethearts can become difficult to deal with when they get older
They always say the honeymoon is where the romance ends
Some people believe that the excitement and passion of a new relationship fades after the honeymoon phase
But I've never heard of lovers that can be best friends
I've never heard of a couple that can maintain a strong, loving relationship as well as a close friendship
Well I've heard your dirty stories about your last affair
I've heard about your previous infidelity
And how you got in houses when you knew no one was there
I've heard that you were unfaithful and sneaky in your past relationship
If you want to find a lover gonna love til the end,
If you want to find a partner who will love you for the long haul,
Go on and find yourself a lover that can be your best friend
look for someone who can be your romantic partner and your close friend at the same time
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rorick Sellers
on 4 Eyes
4 Eyes: After "Mister up in middle classes" is the line: LET YOUR BABY CHOOSE HIS GLASSES ... [for some reason, this line in all caps is omitted ON EVERY WEBSITE that has the lyrics to this song. Weird.]