Lyric discussion by mliem411 

Cover art for Brand New Friend lyrics by Lloyd Cole & The Commotions

This song is about someone who is "between" relationships. Previous relationship involved walks in the rain, mutual faith in Jesus & probably religious discussions, and stupid, pointless dares i.e., tying themselves to railway line, probably abandoned and they didn't know it, hence they knew no better it was no crime. He was happier then, but now it's over and looking for a "brand new friend".