Hold On To Your Friends Lyrics

Lyric discussion by PrettyPettyThief 

Cover art for Hold On To Your Friends lyrics by Morrissey

I always expected to hear Smoke Hash as well lol.

This song mustn't have very many comments because the lyrics are so self explanatory but it is still one of the greatest Morrissey songs of all time. It is probably the best commentary on half hearted friendship ever committed to music.

It's so sad though, I always feel like a horrible friend after listening to it. As we become older we really do seem to lose touch with our friends and become increasingly focused on our jobs, relationships and money hence Morrissey's call to arms:

Give up your job Squander your cash - be rash Just hold on to your friends

The section below always draws my attention to friends I have fallen out with over stupid arguments or misunderstandings but have left it so long that the friendship cannot be rescued:

There are more than enough To fight and oppose Why waste good time Fighting the people you like Who will fall defending your name Oh, don't feel so ashamed To have friends

What a moving and touching song. Morrissey you observant and poetic mofo!