All My Friends

LCD Soundsystem

About All My Friends

"All My Friends" is a song by American rock band LCD Soundsystem. It was released as the second single from their second studio album Sound of Silver on May 28, 2007 and was written by Pat Mahoney, James Murphy, and Tyler Pope. The song received acclaim from critics and was on many year-end lists. It peaked at #41 on the UK Singles Chart. B-sides for the single include covers of the song by Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand, which was produced by Erol Alkan, and former Velvet Underground member John Cale.  


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2007
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That's how it starts
We go back to your house
You check the charts
And start to figure it out

And if it's crowded, all the better
Because we know we're gonna be up late
But if you're worried about the weather
Then you picked the wrong place to stay
That's how it starts

And so it starts
You switch the engine on
We set controls for the heart of the sun
One of the ways we show our age

And if the sun comes up, if the sun comes up, if the sun comes up
And I still don't wanna stagger home
Then it's the memory of our betters
That are keeping us on our feet

You spent the first five years trying to get with the plan
And the next five years trying to be with your friends again

Oh, you're talking forty-five turns just as fast as you can
Yeah, I know it gets tired, but it's better when we pretend

It comes apart
The way it does in bad films
Except in parts
When the moral kicks in

Though when we're running out of the drugs
And the conversation's winding away
I wouldn't trade one stupid decision
For another five years of life

Oh, you drop the first ten years just as fast as you can
And the next ten people who are trying to be polite
When you're blowing eighty-five days in the middle of France
Yeah, I know it gets tired only where are your friends tonight?

And to tell the truth
Oh, this could be the last time
So here we go
Like a sales force into the night

And if I made a fool, if I made a fool
If I made a fool on the road, there's always this
And if I'm sewn into submission
I can still come home to this

And with a face like a dad and a laughable stand
You can sleep on the plane or review what you said
When you're drunk and the kids leave impossible tasks
You think over and over, "hey, I'm finally dead"

Oh, if the trip and the plan come apart in your hand
You look contorted on yourself your ridiculous prop
You forgot what you meant when you read what you said
And you always knew you were tired, but then
Where are your friends tonight?

Where are your friends tonight?
Where are your friends tonight?

If I could see all my friends tonight
If I could see all my friends tonight
If I could see all my friends tonight
If I could see all my friends tonight

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LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem was an American-based dance-punk band from New York City. It was fronted by American singer-songwriter and producer James Murphy, co-founder of record label DFA Records. The group released three critically acclaimed albums, LCD Soundsystem, Sound of Silver and This Is Happening, with the last charting in the Billboard Top 10. more »

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Written by: James Jeremiah Murphy

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Track Info
"All My Friends" is a track by the band LCD Soundsystem. It is the second single from their second studio album, "Sound of Silver," which was released in 2007.
Song Popularity
Despite not topping any major charts worldwide, "All My Friends" gained worldwide acclaim from music critics and is often recognized as one of the greatest songs of the 2000s.
Song Length
The album version of "All My Friends" runs for over seven minutes. Its long run time is notable in a genre and industry where shorter songs are often the norm.
Inspirations
James Murphy, the lead vocalist of LCD Soundsystem, has stated that the song was inspired by David Bowie's track "Heroes." Bowie's influence on the song can particularly be observed in the looping piano motif present throughout the track.
Song Structure
Much of "All My Friends" consists of just three chords looping, creating its repetitive but infectious dance-effect.
Song Theme
The song explores themes of aging, friendship, and the passing of time. These themes are hallmarks of LCD Soundsystem's lyrical style, which often combines introspective lyrics with danceable music.
Cover Versions
"All My Friends" has been covered by a number of artists, including Franz Ferdinand, and John Cale. Franz Ferdinand's version was included as a B-side for the "All My Friends" single.
Critical Acclaim
In 2009, Pitchfork Media and NME named it the second-best song of the 2000s. Rolling Stone magazine placed it at number 41 on its list of "100 Best Songs of the 2000s."
Live Performances
"All My Friends" is often a highlight of LCD Soundsystem's live performances, typically being performed as the final song in the setlist. It is recognized for generating a significant emotional response from audiences.
Silver Certification
The song has been certified Silver by BPI in the UK for sales of over 200,000 units. It is one of LCD Soundsystem’s most successful tracks in the region.

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