She's Got All the Friends

Chumbawamba

About She's Got All the Friends

"She's Got All the Friends That Money Can Buy" is the first single released from Chumbawamba's album WYSIWYG. The song's lyrics describe a wealthy socialite who's benefited from her parents' wealth. Upon its release, the song received mixed to positive reviews from critics and was generally unsuccessful, failing to enter the UK Singles Chart or the Billboard Hot 100 and receiving very little airplay. The song's B-side, "Passenger List for Doomed Flight #1721", was subject to controversy upon its release, due to its lyrics' criticism of a number of prominent social figures.  


Year:
2000
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She's got all the friends that money can buy
She's the apple of her daddy's eye
She's got all the friends that money can buy
She's the apple of her daddy's eye
The family money has a magnetic pull
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Her social diary is always full
And both her faces--so easy on the eye
And everyone worth knowing is kissing her behind
She's got all the friends that money can buy
She's the apple of her daddy's eye
She's got all the friends that money can buy
She's the apple of her daddy's eye
Style has a price without much change
Yeah, yeah, yeah
If you have to ask then it's out of your range
And both her faces--so easy on the eye
And everyone worth knowing is kissing her behind
She's got all the friends that money can buy
She's the apple of her daddy's eye
She's got all the friends that money can buy
She's the apple of her daddy's eye
Oh ah, oh ah, oh ah, oh ah...
Versace and Prada they mean nothing to me, to me...
Well you can buy your friends, but I'll hate you for free
Hate you for free...
She's got all the friends that money can buy
She's the apple of her daddy's eye
(repeats)
She just shakes her yeah, yeah, yeah

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Chumbawamba

Chumbawamba were a British alternative music band that had, over a career spanning three decades, played anarcho-punk, pop-influenced music, world music, and folk music. The band's anarchist politics exhibit an irreverent attitude toward authority, and the band has been forthright in its stances on issues including animal rights, pacifism (early in their career) and later regarding class struggle, feminism, gay liberation, pop culture and anti-fascism. more »

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Written by: JUDITH ABBOTT, DUNCAN BRUCE, NEIL FERGUSON, DARREN HAMER, NIGEL HUNTER, ALICE NUTTER, LOUISE WATTS, ALLAN WHALLEY

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"She's Got All the Friends" is a track from the album "Readymades and Then Some" by British band Chumbawamba.
Year of Release
The album was originally released in 2002, and re-released with the “Then Some” added to the title in 2003 with additional content.
Genre
Chumbawamba are known for their eclectic style, blending elements of punk, pop, and folk. "She's Got All the Friends" fits within this diverse musical palette.
Lyrics Symbolism
The song’s lyrics hint at the superficiality of fame, wherein the protagonist of the song appears popular, but there's a suggestion this popularity may not be genuine.
Album Concept
The overall concept of "Readymades and Then Some" revolved around incorporating sampled sound bites in the songs. This was a reflection of the band's political and socially conscious themes.
Band Background
Chumbawamba were known for their anarchist political stances and promotion of workers' rights and animal rights.
Notable Live Performances
Chumbawamba performed “She's Got All the Friends” during their farewell show in Leeds in 2012.
Unique Marketing
Upon its initial release, the Readymades album artwork also contained a CD-ROM portion with MP3s, videos, and printable artwork. This supplemented the song "She's Got All the Friends" and others with a unique multi-media element.
Contrast to Commercial Success
"She's Got All the Friends" does not carry the same level of commercial success as their hit song "Tubthumping," but it still holds strong thematic significance within the band's discography.
Post-Band Activities
After Chumbawamba disbanded in 2012, members of the group have continued with various solo projects and continue to reference themes present in songs like "She's Got All the Friends."

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