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Friends
To Kill a King Lyrics
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The rocks not walls surround me
The weight of all decisions
I'll count the ones who love me
Hey hey hey let them know
Hey hey hey let them know
If you love them let them know
Oh, I can take a nails
Scratch a word into my palm
Take all the love we've got
And call it a friend
I wake upon the ocean
I get my doubts to drown me
All waves of all emotion
I'll call the ones to save me
Hey hey hey let them know
Hey hey hey let them know
If you love them let them know
No good will come from being silent, you know
Oh, I can take a nails
Scratch a word into my palm
Take all the love we've got
And call it a friend
If you love them let them know
No good will come from being silent, you know
Oh, how I feel now
Shaking up and down my spine
And we'll take all the love we found
And call it our friend
I'm on the phone to fall asleep
I'm on the phone to fall asleep
I'm on the phone to fall asleep, in deep
I'm on the phone to fall asleep, in deep
If you love them let them know
No good will come from being silent, you know
Oh I can take a nails
Scratch a word into my palm
Take all the love we've got
And call it a friend
If you love them let them know
No good will come from being silent, you know
Oh how I'm feeling now
Shaking up and down my spine
And we'll take all the love we find
And call it our friend
I'm on the phone to fall asleep
I'm on the phone to fall asleep, indeed
The song "Friends" by To Kill a King is about the importance of communicating your love for the people in your life before it's too late. The opening lines describe the singer waking up from deep nightmares with the weight of all the decisions on their shoulders. The line "The rocks not walls surround me" implies that the pressures and challenges are like a looming mountain that they must climb. The singer then proclaims that they will count the ones who love them, and that they should let them know. The chorus emphasizes this point by repeating "If you love them let them know, no good will come from being silent, you know." The repetition reinforces the message and builds the urgency of the message.
The second verse takes place upon the ocean, with the singer facing their doubts and calling upon the ones who can save them. The chorus repeats and reinforces the idea that love should never be kept inside but expressed to those you care about. The bridge further emphasizes the physical manifestation of love by saying "Oh, I can take a nails, scratch a word into my palm, take all the love we've got and call it a friend." The love can be tangible and seen, not just felt.
The song ends with the singer saying they're on the phone to fall asleep, which could be interpreted as them speaking to someone they love, perhaps trying to make up for lost time. The final chorus repeats the message of the song once more, with the singer declaring that all the love they found will be called their friend.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake from deep nightmares
I am feeling weighed down by the consequences of my actions and the uncertain future ahead.
The rocks not walls surround me
I feel trapped and confined, unable to escape my thoughts and emotions.
The weight of all decisions
I am burdened by the choices I have made and the responsibility that comes with them.
I'll count the ones who love me
I will turn to those who support and care for me for strength and comfort during difficult times.
Hey hey hey let them know
It is important to express love and gratitude to those who mean the most to us.
If you love them let them know
Fully communicate your emotions and do not hold back affection towards those you care about.
Oh, I can take a nails
I am able to endure and persevere through challenging situations.
Scratch a word into my palm
I am willing to physically manifest my emotions as a reminder of my feelings and commitment.
Take all the love we've got
Embrace the love you receive and never take it for granted.
And call it a friend
Cherish and nurture your relationships with those who love and support you.
I wake upon the ocean
I confront my feelings and emotions head-on, openly and vulnerably.
I get my doubts to drown me
Sometimes, my self-doubt and anxiety consume me and weigh me down.
All waves of all emotion
I experience a wide range of emotions, encompassing the highs and lows of life.
I'll call the ones to save me
I will rely on those closest to me to support and comfort me through difficult times.
And we'll take all the love we found
We will treasure and utilize the love we receive to overcome the obstacles we face.
And call it our friend
Our bonds and connections with others are our most valuable and steadfast allies.
I'm on the phone to fall asleep
I use phone conversations as a coping mechanism to lull me to slumber.
I'm on the phone to fall asleep, indeed
I rely on this ritual to help me relax and drift off to sleep.
Writer(s): Ralph Pelleymounter, Joshua Platman, Jonathan Willoughby, Ian Dudfield, Benjamin Jackson
Contributed by Keira R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anculjak5
I never took away your crutch
Just became it day by day
Blood fillin' up our boots
Whats the use in talking?
All you wanna do is walk
It's all you wanna do
This is how the summer ends
This is how the summer ends
You never took away my crutch
Just became it day by day
Blood fillin' up our boots
Whats the use in talking?
Eyes are open finally
Eyes are open finally
All you wanna do is walk
It's all you wanna do do and
This is how the summer ends
This is how the summer ends
I
I have the same choices
As you do
As you do
When you fall
Fall like I knew you would
Lead me down down down
Lead me down
I never showed you what I want
You never told me what you need
A match bursting into flames
And all is dust soon enough
Eyes are open finally
Eyes are open finally
And all you wanna do is walk
It's all you wanna do do and
This is how the summer ends
This is how the summer ends
I
I have the same choices
As you do
As you do
When you fall
Fall like I knew you would
Lead me down down down
Lead me down
He's on your doorstep
He's laden with flowers
This garden is freezing teasing
You're leaving me for hours
@chiara4249
Every so often I remember this song and come back to relisten to it and it still blows me away every time. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years
@JLady4
I was just thinking a similar thing. So glad that it appeared on my playlist after a long while.
@rebecca7410
Me too. Love To Kill a King
@TheLdrnova
That's what I'm doing right now ✌️
@MillieMcDougall
How Dan smiles and jumps while he sings is so perfect. Seeing him happy makes me so happy too, sorry if it sounds weird...
@zay7244
+Millie Δ Noo, I totally agree! One of my all time favourite videos!
@MillieMcDougall
Zadie Hurrell The same. I can never get tired of watching it, over and over again.
@zay7244
Samee
@peroxidedoll
that's so uwu
@michellemartin7390
I come back here on a regular basis. Just so fucking amazing.