Friends
Tubeway Army
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See the strange boy keeping to the shadows He's a very good friend of mine I've seen you running from the ladies Don't tell me you're not that kind I've got the time if you've got the money Mister you'll be pleased you'll see We'll meet by the tubeway as the screamer cries eleven And you can have your way with me You're gonna make me feel so cold See my one love talking to the pretty boy I never did like her taste My skin is rubber on a skeletal body I'm physically going to waste Feel my eyes and the tongue of a killer I'm a humanoid logic machine Don't touch me with your painted little fingers 'Cause I know where they've been You're not gonna put those scabs on me I must hide from a thousand grinning faces All sucking from my crazy mind Take a ride out in my imagery of ages And heaven knows what you will find I've no time for the chitter-chatter ladies I'm so busy trying to break this wall Hear my words 'cause emotion now is leaving You see I'm really not a human at all And I don't think I want to stay
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Written by: GARY ANTHONY JAMES WEBB
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11 facts about this song
Band Formation"Friends" is a song by Tubeway Army, which is a post-punk band that emerged from London, England. The band was formed in 1977 by lead singer Gary Numan.
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Album Appearance"Friends" is one of the tracks from Tubeway Army's self-titled debut album, released in 1978.
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Genre BlendThe song, as well as the band's whole album, represents a blend of punk rock elements with the new wave sound characterized by synthesizers.
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Group DynamicsTubeway Army consisted of three key members: Gary Numan, Paul Gardiner, and Gary's uncle Jess Lidyard. “Friends” showcases the musical talents of all three members.
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Numan's CareerGary Numan, the lead vocalist on "Friends," went on to have a successful solo career after Tubeway Army. However, this song remains to be one of his earliest works. Numan's synthesizer sound influenced many musicians that came after him.
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Song's Theme"Friends" reflects Tubeway Army's preference for dark, dystopian themes, plunging listeners into a deeply textured world of synthetic sound.
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VinylThe first album "Tubeway Army," which included "Friends" was initially pressed in limited numbers on blue vinyl.
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Band DisbandmentTubeway Army only lasted for two albums, with "Friends" being part of their initial discography. By the time of the band's second album, Numan was already transitioning into his solo career.
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CurationThe song "Friends" sits smack in the middle of the debut album, bridging the punk-inspired songs of the band's early days and the synthesizer-infused tracks that would become Numan's signature style.
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Album ReceptionAlthough the debut album wasn't an immediate success when first released, it is now considered a seminal slice of synth-pop history, making "Friends" a notable track within it.
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Song TitleUnlike many of the songs in Tubeway Army's debut album, "Friends" does not bear a particularly sinister title, which sets it apart and adds to its intrigue.
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