The song features ambiguous lyrics; it is unclear who exactly the words are directed at. "Friend or Foe" was the last single taken from "Dangerous and Moving" to be released in the United Kingdom.
Friend or Foe
t.A.T.u. Lyrics
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Nothing to salvage
You look away
Clear all the damage
The meaning to
All words of love
Has disappeared
We used to love one another
Give to each other
Lie under covers so,
Are you friend or foe
Love one another
Live for each other
So, are you friend or foe
'Cause I used to know
The promises
Hollow concessions
And innocent show of affection
I touch your hand
A hologram
Are you still there
We used to love one another
Give to each other
Lie under covers so,
Are you friend or foe
Love one another
Live for each other
So, are you friend or foe
'Cause I used to know
Is it too late
Nothing to salvage
You look away
Clear all the damage
The meaning to
All words of love
Has disappeared
We used to love one another
Give to each other
Lie under covers so,
Are you friend or foe
Love one another
Live for each other
So, are you friend or foe
'Cause I used to know
The lyrics of "Friend or Foe" by t.A.T.u. talk about the confusion that arises when a relationship falls apart - be it romantic, platonic, or otherwise. The singer is questioning whether their partner/friend is still on their side or if they have become their enemy. A once-loving relationship has crumbled and the promises and affection that were once exchanged are now hollow and meaningless. The singer realizes that they have lost touch with who their partner used to be and can no longer recognize them as the person they once knew.
The song continues to highlight the importance of love, trust, and mutual support by reminiscing the moments where the two people in the relationship could give and take from each other, and could share their most vulnerable moments under the covers. Everything has changed since then, and the singer doesn't know where they stand with their partner. They even question whether their partner is still there, or if they have become a mere hologram.
Overall, the song speaks to the pain and confusion that can come from a relationship breakup or a falling out with a friend. It's a call for honesty, communication, and genuine care for one another in order to preserve the love and trust that existed before.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it too late
Is it too late to fix what has been broken between us?
Nothing to salvage
Is there nothing left to save in our relationship?
You look away
Do you avoid me now and refuse to face our issues?
Clear all the damage
Can we find a way to heal from the damage caused by our problems?
The meaning to
All words of love
Has disappeared
The love we once had for each other has vanished, and the words that defined it are now meaningless.
We used to love one another
Give to each other
Lie under covers so,
Are you friend or foe
We used to share a love where we gave to each other, even in the most intimate moments, so now we must determine if we are still on each other's side or not.
Love one another
Live for each other
So, are you friend or foe
'Cause I used to know
We need to have a strong foundation of love and support for each other, enough to know if we are still allies or adversaries.
The promises
Hollow concessions
And innocent show of affection
I touch your hand
A hologram
Are you still there
The promises we made were empty and our shows of affection were disingenuous, making me question if you are even really present in our relationship anymore.
Is it too late
Nothing to salvage
You look away
Clear all the damage
The issues we're facing seem too severe to fix, and instead of facing them with me, you choose to pretend they don't exist.
We used to love one another
Give to each other
Lie under covers so,
Are you friend or foe
We shared a deep love that we expressed intimately, but now we must determine if that same support and care still remains.
Love one another
Live for each other
So, are you friend or foe
'Cause I used to know
A relationship must be built on love and mutual support, so we need to figure out whether our relationship still has those foundations or not.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE STEWART, MARTIN KIERSZENBAUM
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