Friends
Blake Shelton
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Oh There's a moment in this journey that I gave up My boots just couldn't walk another mile And that cloud above me had no silver lining I couldn't buy a break with my last dime Oh but when I saw you standing in the corner I'd never thought that you would have my back But then we rolled in like the thunder and the lightning Threw some punches then we had a laugh Just some roughed up desperados Hanging tough through thick and thin Kicking up dust wherever we go I can see that you and me are gonna be friends Who'd thought we'd wind up here together? It's crazy that we're standing side by side Fighting just like two birds of a feather Who's gonna tell us now that we can't fly? Just some roughed up desperados Hanging tough through thick and thin Kicking up dust wherever we go And I can see that you and me are gonna be friends To the end you and me are gonna be friends Yeah Here we go Hey, hey you and me Different as different can be You like to rock, I like to roll You take the high, I'll take the low Woah, woah-oh, woah-oh Just some roughed up desperadoes Hanging tough through thick and thin Kicking up dust wherever we go I can see that you and me are gonna be friends To the end you and me are gonna be friends And I can see that you and me are gonna be friends, yeah
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Written by: BLAKE SHELTON, JESSI ALEXANDER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release & Album Details"Friends" by Blake Shelton was released in 2016 as part of two albums. One is Blake's album, "If I'm Honest," and the other is the soundtrack for the animated film, "The Angry Birds Movie."
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Chart RankingsDespite being a part of a popular animated movie, "Friends" did not make a big splash on the music charts. It peaked at number 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Collaboration with ProducersThe song was produced by Scott Hendricks, a famed producer who has worked with Shelton on multiple projects, and Jessi Alexander, a singer-songwriter who has penned numerous hits for various artists.
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The SongwritersBlake Shelton didn't write the song himself. "Friends" was written by Blake's frequent collaborators, Jessi Alexander, Jon Randall, and Tommy Lee James.
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Animated Movie IntegrationThe song served as the theme song for the blockbuster 2016 animated film, "The Angry Birds Movie". It was also featured in the opening scene of the movie.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of "Friends" outline the value of friendship, using fun, lighthearted references that match well with the tone of the movie "The Angry Birds Movie".
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Friends" features scenes from "The Angry Birds Movie", alongside shots of Blake Shelton recording the song in the studio.
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Unique Vocal ApproachShelton said in multiple interviews that he had to sing "Friends" many times to get his vocals just right for the film. He said it was "the hardest song" he's ever recorded because it was for a kids' movie and, therefore, needed a playful approach not usually used in his normal country music recordings.
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Personal ConnectionSinger and songwriter, Jessi Alexander, who co-wrote the song, has stated in interviews that the song was inspired by her own life and her friends. This personal connection added depth and authenticity to the song's lyrics.
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Public ReceptionDespite not charting very high, "Friends" received positive reviews from critics and the general public for its fun and lively tone, as well as for Blake's vocal performance. It remains a favorite among fans of both Blake Shelton and "The Angry Birds Movie".
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