Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Friends of mine
They said they were friends of mine
Said they were passing time
More like a waste of time
Close the door
I said close the door
I've told you twice before
What are you waiting for
Georgie Davies is coming out
No more heroes we twist and shout
Oh no not me I'm not too late
And I know that I'm not taking anymore
Rocky Picture has lost his gun
Leave him out now he's having fun
Oh no not me I'm not too late
And I know that I'm not waiting any more (hey hey)
Silly lies, don't have to advertise
When will you realize, I'm sick of you alibis
Running cold, the water's running cold
It's time that you were told
I think you're growing old
Georgie Davies is coming out
No more heroes we twist and shout
Oh no not me I'm not too late
And I know that I'm not waiting anymore
Rocky Picture has lost his gun
Leave him out now he's having fun
Oh no not me I'm not too late
And I know that I'm not taking any more (hey hey)
Friends of mine
They said they were friends of mine
They were just wasting time
Out on the dotted line
Oh, money's gone, I've known it all along
Why don't you say I'm wrong
Why don't they drop the bomb
'Cause Georgie Davies is coming out
No more heroes we twist and shout
Oh no, not me I'm not too late
And I know that I'm not waiting anymore
Rocky Picture has thrown away his gun
Leave him out now he's having fun
Oh no not me I'm not too late
And I know that I'm not taking any more
What you doing friends of mine
Holding back now friends of mine
I've always heard you calling
They said they were friends of mine
Said they were passing time
More like a waste of time
Close the door
I said close the door
I've told you twice before
What are you waiting for
Georgie Davies is coming out
No more heroes we twist and shout
Oh no not me I'm not too late
And I know that I'm not taking anymore
Rocky Picture has lost his gun
Leave him out now he's having fun
Oh no not me I'm not too late
And I know that I'm not waiting any more (hey hey)
Silly lies, don't have to advertise
When will you realize, I'm sick of you alibis
Running cold, the water's running cold
It's time that you were told
I think you're growing old
Georgie Davies is coming out
No more heroes we twist and shout
Oh no not me I'm not too late
And I know that I'm not waiting anymore
Rocky Picture has lost his gun
Leave him out now he's having fun
Oh no not me I'm not too late
And I know that I'm not taking any more (hey hey)
Friends of mine
They said they were friends of mine
They were just wasting time
Out on the dotted line
Oh, money's gone, I've known it all along
Why don't you say I'm wrong
Why don't they drop the bomb
'Cause Georgie Davies is coming out
No more heroes we twist and shout
Oh no, not me I'm not too late
And I know that I'm not waiting anymore
Rocky Picture has thrown away his gun
Leave him out now he's having fun
Oh no not me I'm not too late
And I know that I'm not taking any more
What you doing friends of mine
Holding back now friends of mine
I've always heard you calling
Lyrics submitted by Canada, edited by Amazeballs
Friends of Mine Lyrics as written by John Taylor Andy Taylor
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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