Graduation (Friends Forever)

Vitamin C

About Graduation (Friends Forever)

"Graduation (Friends Forever)" is a song by American pop singer Vitamin C, released as the third single from her 1999 debut studio album, Vitamin C. Upon its release, the single reached the top 10 in Australia, Canada and Ireland, as well as number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song is well known for being played at high school graduations and at some middle and elementary school promotions.


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And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives
Where we're gonna be when we turn twenty five
I keep thinking times will never change
Keep on thinking things will always be the same
But when we leave this year, we won't be coming back
No more hanging out 'cause we're on a different track
And if you got something that you need to say
You better say it right now 'cause you don't have another day
Cause we're moving on and we can't slow down
These memories are playing like a film without sound
And I keep thinking of that night in June
I didn't know much of love
But it came too soon
And there was me and you
And then we got real cool
Stay at home talking on the telephone with me
We'd get so excited, we'd get so scared
Laughing at ourselves thinking life's not fair
And this is how it feels

As we go on
We remember
All the times we
Had together
And as our lives change
Come whatever
We will still be
Friends forever

So if we get the big jobs
And we make the big money
When we look back now
Will our jokes still be funny?
Will we still remember everything we learned in school
Still be trying to break every single rule?
Will little brainy Bobby be the stockbroker man?
Can Heather find a job that won't interfere with her tan?
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
And this is how it feels

As we go on
We remember
All the times we
Had together
And as our lives change
Come whatever
We will still be
Friends forever

La, la, la, la
Yeah, yeah, yeah
La, la, la, la
We will still be friends forever

Will we think about tomorrow like we think about now?
Can we survive it out there?
Can we make it somehow (somehow)?
I guess I thought that this would never end
And suddenly it's like we're women and men
Will the past be a shadow that will follow us 'round?
Will these memories fade when I leave this town
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly

As we go on
We remember
All the times we
Had together
And as our lives change
Come whatever
We will still be
Friends forever

As we go on
We remember
All the times we
Had together
And as our lives change
Come whatever
We will still be
Friends forever

As we go on
We remember
All the times we
Had together
And as our lives change
Come whatever
We will still be
Friends forever

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Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid, or simply ascorbate (the anion of ascorbic acid), is an essential nutrient for humans and certain other animal species. Vitamin C refers to a number of vitamers that have vitamin C activity in animals, including ascorbic acid and its salts, and some oxidized forms of the molecule like dehydroascorbic acid. Ascorbate and ascorbic acid are both naturally present in the body when either of these is introduced into cells, since the forms interconvert according to pH. more »

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Written by: Josh Deutsch, Colleen Fitzpatrick

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Graduation (Friends Forever)" is performed by the American pop singer Colleen Fitzpatrick, who goes by the stage name, Vitamin C.
Release Date
The song was released in 2000 and featured on Vitamin C's self-titled debut studio album.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it achieved the most commercial success in Australia and New Zealand, where it reached No. 2 and No.1 positions respectively.
Pop Culture Influence
Over the years, "Graduation (Friends Forever)" has been widely recognized as the unofficial anthem for high school and college graduations.
Song Message
The song is famously known for its nostalgic lyrics highlighting the bittersweet nature of leaving school and facing an uncertain future.
Music Video
The music video for the song portrays Vitamin C herself handing out a yearbook to a diverse cast of graduating high school students.
Graduation Theme
The iconic lines starting with "As we go on, we remember…" has made it a go-to song for graduations and senior proms around the world.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists and remains a staple for graduation ceremonies and parties.
Remixes
"Graduation (Friends Forever)" has been remixed multiple times, including a dance remix that was popular in the UK.
Legacy
Despite Vitamin C having other successful songs, "Graduation (Friends Forever)" is still her most recognized work and has left an undeniable impact on pop culture.
Song Sample
The song samples a piece from the classical composition "Canon in D" by Johann Pachelbel.
Album Sales
The album "Vitamin C" which included the song "Graduation (Friends Forever)" was certified as Gold by the RIAA, indicating sales of over 500,000 copies.
Awards
In 2000, Vitamin C was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Breakout Artist due in part to the success of “Graduation (Friends Forever)”.

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