[1] A New York, USA dance… Read Full Bio ↴Friends is a name of at least eleven entities:
[1] A New York, USA dance-punk / indie pop band.
[2] A London, UK romantic pop-rock band.
[3] A Tennessee, USA pop punk / emo band.
[4] A Japanese j-pop seiyuu group.
[5] A Swedish pop group.
[6] A UK psych-folk trio.
[7] A USA 70s jazz rock group.
[8] An Adelaide, Australia rock band.
[9] A Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA math rock band.
[10] A Japanese noise-pop band (aka 友人).
[11] A USA television series.
[12]An obscure 1960s British pop group
[1] A Brooklyn, NYC, NY, USA dance-punk / indie pop band (aka Perpetual Crush), founded in 2010.
Sites: Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia.
[2] A London, UK based romantic pop-rock band formed, in 1986, by William Jones (vocals, songwriting, guitar), in Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, UK. In 1992, Jones was joined by Martin Parker (drums, percussion), who together are the band's nucleus. They have released nine albums and six singles (on Summerhouse). Their latest album is Spangleland (May 2007).
Their lyrics span incurable optimism to dark miserableness and influences include: Teardrop Explodes, The Chameleons and 70s acoustic, e.g. Nick Drake and Renaissance. Spangleland is stylistically atypical, featuring somewhat weird epics.
Sites: Discogs.
[3] A Nashville, TN, USA, pop punk / emo band, with members of Dependency and début EP Better Off Alone (Jun 2011, Blood and Ink).
Sites: Twitter and Facebook.
[4] A defunct Japanese j-pop seiyuu group / seiyū group (声優ユニット), formed in 2008 (aka Ｆｒｉｅｎｄｓ). The group is an all-female sextet of: 小林ゆう (Yu Kobayashi), 下田麻美 (Asami Shimoda), 桜井 真子 (Mako Sakurai - more-commonly / ambiguously known as Mako), 明坂聡美 (Satomi Akesaka), 本多陽子 (Yohko Honda) and 阿澄佳奈 (Kana Asumi). As Friends, the débuted with single "ニセモノ" (5 Nov 2008), followed by albums: 今日の5の2 BGM集 音祭り春夏秋冬 (Dec 2008), Best Friends (Jan 2009) and Friendship (Sept 2009).
The band promoted / cross-marketed television anime 今日の5の2 (romanised Kyo no Go no Ni - Today in Class 5-2) and consisted of series' seiyuu / seiyū (声優, voice-over thespians). They performed the opening / end themes throughout the series and, as common with seiyuu groups, were dissolved with its 2009 discontinuation.
Sakurai is best know as a member of Bon-Bon Blanco.
Sites: Ja.Wikipedia.
[5] A Swedish pop group which split 2004. They contested Eurovision 2001 and parted when two members founded Nina & Kim.
[6] A defunct UK psych-folk trio, of: Peter Howell, John Ferdinando and Ruth Cubbin (vocals). Their only album was Fragile (1972).
Howell and Ferdinando also released albums as Agincourt / Ithaca.
Sites: Discogs.
[7] A defunct USA 70s jazz rock group, with members: John Abercrombie, Clint Houston, Jeff Williams and Marc Cohen. Their only album was Friends (1973).
Jane
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Holed up in my Hamptons hideaway
Down the colonial staircase
In a cloud of organza, taffeta and white lace.
Escape through the doors to the terrace
And the old philipinos scatter in all directions.
They're the best you know - so deferential
But there's another side to me
My brow glows most with sweat
You've seen me give birth with my feet in the stirrups a hundred times or more
And yet my figure just springs back into shape.
Ensconced in my luxury show home
The pages upon my knee
Sometimes I think I'm Jane Seymour
How does that feel?
But there's another side to me
My brow glows most with sweat
You've seen me give birth with my feet in the stirrups a hundred times or more
And yet my figure just springs back into place.
Sometimes I think I'm Jane Seymour
The lyrics of the song "Jane" by Friends depict a contrasting portrayal of the singer's life. The mention of Jane Seymour, an English actress known for her beauty and elegance, serves as a metaphor for the singer's desire to live a glamorous and privileged lifestyle. The reference to being "holed up in my Hamptons hideaway" and the image of the colonial staircase suggest a luxurious setting that the singer has access to. The description of being surrounded by "organza, taffeta, and white lace" further emphasizes the opulence and extravagance.
However, there is a juxtaposition between this outward perception of the singer and their inner reality. The line "My brow glows most with sweat" implies that the singer is working hard and undergoing challenges behind the scenes, possibly in contrast to the polished image they present to the world. The mention of giving birth and quickly bouncing back into shape demonstrates the singer's resilience and ability to handle difficult situations.
Overall, the lyrics of "Jane" by Friends explore the duality of the singer's life, embodying both the glamorous facade they project and the underlying struggles and resilience they experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I think I'm Jane Seymour
At times, I believe I embody the persona of Jane Seymour
Holed up in my Hamptons hideaway
Taking refuge in my luxurious residence in the Hamptons
Down the colonial staircase
Descending the elegant staircase modelled after colonial architecture
In a cloud of organza, taffeta and white lace
Surrounded by a mist of delicate, opulent fabrics
Escape through the doors to the terrace
Seeking an escape through the entrance leading to the outdoor terrace
And the old philipinos scatter in all directions
Observing how the elderly Filipino staff members disperse in various directions
They're the best you know - so deferential
Recognizing their exceptional qualities and how respectfully they treat others
To friends and loved ones and relations
Extending their deference not just to friends, but also to loved ones and family members
But there's another side to me
Nevertheless, I possess another facet of my personality
My brow glows most with sweat
My forehead perspires heavily during exertion
You've seen me give birth with my feet in the stirrups a hundred times or more
Witnessing me undergo labor numerous times, my feet secured in obstetric stirrups
And yet my figure just springs back into shape
Despite these physical challenges, my body effortlessly returns to its previous form
Ensconced in my luxury show home
Comfortably settled in my grand, opulent residence
The pages upon my knee
With important documents resting on my lap
Sometimes I think I'm Jane Seymour
Occasionally, I believe myself to truly embody the essence of Jane Seymour
How does that feel?
What emotions arise from such contemplation?
But there's another side to me
Yet, there remains an additional aspect of my personality
My brow glows most with sweat
My forehead perspires heavily during exertion
You've seen me give birth with my feet in the stirrups a hundred times or more
Witnessing me undergo labor numerous times, my feet secured in obstetric stirrups
And yet my figure just springs back into place
However, my body effortlessly returns to its previous form despite these physical challenges
Sometimes I think I'm Jane Seymour
Occasionally, I believe myself to truly embody the essence of Jane Seymour
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Jonelle
She should really do voiceover work or audible book narration. She has a really soothing and relaxing voice.
A. Salem238
She really does :)
Shibnath Goswami
they are twins
Allen Trevor
Jonelle85 are you serious? She goes high and low so fast it hurt my ears
Vincent Fan
@ShiroCat OH! MY! GAWD!
Naga gaming
Exactly🖤🖤🖤
Ray Of Light
It was sad how Carol and Susan disappeared in the second half of Friends.
KT
smck 2016 they didn’t really disappear, they just weren’t as prominent because, just like in real life, as Ross’s character grew, his feelings toward the both of them changed. There’s not much to write about when he’s no longer in love with Carol or jealous of Susan.
lif3isadanc3flo0r
Yeah but its like ross forgot he had ben at all haha
TeamPaul17
@lif3isadanc3flo0r The writers forgot Ben for the last two seasons. Like, was he (or his moms) even mentioned?