They were joined in 1991, by Wally Ingram and Courtney Audain. Timbuk 3 recorded several albums from 1986 to 1995; their first album, Greetings From Timbuk 3, generated their only chart hit song, "The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades". The song was featured in the 1987 film, My Best Friend is a Vampire.
Also from Greetings From Timbuk 3, "Shame On You" was played during the opening scene of Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, released in 1986.
The group broke up in 1995, with the ex-members going on to record other music independently.
Friction
Timbuk 3 Lyrics
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Trying to heat things up now
One spark is all we need
To bring a light into this darkness
Oh, yes I see
Hey, all we need is just a little
A little bit of friction
We're gonna build a fire
Gonna set a breeze in motion
Gonna get the wind excited
Gonna sail across the ocean
We're rubbing our sticks together
Trying to heat things up now
One spark is all we need
To bring a light into this darkness
Oh, yes I see
Hey, all we need is just a little
A little bit of friction
Rub it up
Friction
Timbuk 3's song Friction is an anthem about the transformative power of friction. The lyrics speak to the idea that a little bit of friction can spark a fire and bring light into a dark situation. The metaphor of rubbing sticks together is used to symbolize the effort required to create this friction and how it can lead to something powerful and positive.
The lyrics also suggest that the friction being created is intentional and purposeful. The line "we're rubbing our sticks together" implies that this is a deliberate act, rather than a random occurrence. The repeated refrain of "all we need is just a little bit of friction" reinforces this idea, suggesting that this intentional effort is all that is required to create change.
In the second verse, the lyrics shift to focus on the potential that this friction has to drive bigger changes. The imagery of setting a breeze in motion and sailing across the ocean suggests that the power created by the friction is not just limited to a single spark, but can drive significant transformation on a larger scale.
Overall, the lyrics of Friction encourage listeners to embrace the idea that change and progress can be driven by small, intentional efforts that create friction and spark transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
We're rubbing our sticks together
We're putting in effort to create a spark or heat through friction.
Trying to heat things up now
We're trying to increase excitement or intensity of the situation.
One spark is all we need
All it takes is one small thing to ignite the fire or create change.
To bring a light into this darkness
To bring hope or positivity into a negative or uncertain situation.
Oh, yes I see
I understand the potential for change or progress.
Hey, all we need is just a little
We don't need a lot to make a difference, just a small amount of effort or change.
A little bit of friction
A small amount of tension or conflict can lead to progress or positive change.
We're gonna build a fire
We're going to create energy or enthusiasm.
Gonna set a breeze in motion
We're going to create movement or progress.
Gonna get the wind excited
We're going to create enthusiasm or momentum.
Gonna sail across the ocean
We're going to overcome challenges or obstacles and achieve our goals.
Rub it up
Put in the effort or create the tension needed to make progress.
Friction
Tension or conflict can lead to progress or positive change.
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Written by: PATRICK LEE MAC DONALD
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