Their indie'tronic sound has been delighting the Spanish masses and their first album 3000v-40000w was released in the USA in July 2007 under the artist name We are Standard as well as some European countries taking them on a tour including some international festivals like F.I.B, Eurosonic and Popkomm.
The album was given a new lease on life through The Mpossible Mixes and you can catch the band at the prestigious SXSW Music 2008.
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Easy
We Are Standard Lyrics
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and pretty dreams,
dreaming of sunlit churches and
the gold within.
They say: "Oh sweet baby, come over here
and hold me tight,
I know you are the one for me, you are,
But you, my princess,
your dreams were on a different hue,
you my ex-love,
but then we didn t have a clue.
You said let s just be friends,
and let s be lovers too.
You said let s just be friends,
so let s be lovers too,
let s be lovers too.
We began like Fred and Ginger,
dancing on air,
so easy, no money,
and we didn t care.
You said: "Oh sweet baby, come over here
and hold me tight.
Why don t we live for today?
Why don t we live for tonight?".
But you, my princess,
your dreams were on a different hue,
you my ex-love,
but then we didn t have a clue.
You said let s just be friends,
and let s be lovers too.
You said let s just be friends,
so let s be lovers too,
let s be lovers too,
let s be lovers too.
She said: "Let s be lovers too".
She said: "Let s be lovers too".
She said: "Let s be lovers too".
She said: "Let s be lovers".
She said: "I just wanna be your friend".
She said: "I just wanna be your friend".
She said: "I just wanna be your friend".
She said: "I just wanna be your friend".
I wanna be your friend.
I wanna be your friend.
I wanna be your friend.
I wanna be your friend ...
In "Easy" by We Are Standard, the lyrics tell a story about two people who began their relationship easily without any financial concerns. The first verse talks about how society has a tendency to pursue pretty material things and aims to have a comfortable life. The girl however, has different aspirations, and despite still being in a relationship with the guy, has already split from his dreams by living life on her own terms. The guy however is still in love with her and calls her 'sweet baby'. The second verse talks about how they started their relationship and the guy's belief that they can live for the moment and have a happy time together. However, they remain different people with different dreams, and despite trying to remain friends, end up becoming lovers again.
The lyrics are mainly about the boy and girl's relationship and how it has changed over time. Although both agreed to be just friends, they can't help but fall back in love with each other. The lyrics portray how complex relationships can be, how they are not always clear-cut and how even though they know they shouldn't be together, they can't seem to let go. The repetition of "let's be friends" emphasizes how hard it can be to let go of someone and just be friends, especially when shared memories and emotions get intertwined.
Line by Line Meaning
All they want is pretty houses and pretty dreams, dreaming of sunlit churches and the gold within.
People's desires often revolve around material possessions and a comfortable life, yearning for the lavish and opulent lifestyle they see as ideal.
They say: "Oh sweet baby, come over here and hold me tight, I know you are the one for me, you are, my mister, almost right".
People tend to crave love and affection, searching for someone who they believe is perfect for them but may not necessarily be the right fit in reality.
But you, my princess, your dreams were on a different hue, you my ex-love, but then we didn t have a clue.
The singer acknowledges that their former partner had different aspirations and priorities in their life compared to their own, but it was something they only realized after their split.
You said let s just be friends, and let s be lovers too. You said let s just be friends, so let s be lovers too, let s be lovers too.
The ex-partner suggests that they can maintain a friendship while also rekindling their romantic relationship, leading to the singer questioning the feasibility and practicality of such an arrangement.
We began like Fred and Ginger, dancing on air, so easy, no money, and we didn t care.
At the start of their relationship, the couple was carefree and happy, enjoying each other's company without any financial worries or concerns.
You said: "Oh sweet baby, come over here and hold me tight. Why don t we live for today? Why don t we live for tonight?".
The ex-partner echoes the sentiments of carpe diem, urging the singer to live in the moment and enjoy life to the fullest, without worrying about the future.
She said: "Let s be lovers too". She said: "Let s be lovers too". She said: "Let s be lovers too". She said: "Let s be lovers".
Repeatedly stating the desire to be in a romantic relationship, the ex-partner can't seem to let go of the idea of being together.
She said: "I just wanna be your friend". She said: "I just wanna be your friend". She said: "I just wanna be your friend". She said: "I just wanna be your friend".
Contradicting her previous statements, the ex-partner now claims to only want a platonic relationship with the singer, creating confusion and mixed messages.
I wanna be your friend. I wanna be your friend. I wanna be your friend. I wanna be your friend ...
The singer expresses a slight hesitation towards completely cutting off ties with their ex-partner, hoping to maintain a friendship despite the complexities of their past romantic relationship.
Writer(s): Jon Aguirrezabalaga Cantera, Javier Letamendia Gomez-Tejedor, Adolfo Gonzalez Avecilla, Juan Escribano Berroya, Deunoro Chacartegui Urdampilleta, Andrew James Dalrymple Gill Copyright: Emi Music Publishing Spain Sa, Bug Music Ltd. (Gb)
Contributed by Mia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.