For a Friend
The Communards
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I never cried the way I cried over you As I put down the telephone and the world it carried on Somewhere else, someone else is crying too Another man has lost a friend, I bet he feels the way I do And now I'm left without, I know your love within As I watch the sun go down, watching the world fade away All the memories of you come rushing back to me As I watch the sun go down, watching the world fade away All I want to do is kiss you once goodbye Summer comes and I remember how we'd march We'd march for love and pride, together arm in arm Tears have turned, turned to anger and contempt I'll never let you down, a battle I have found And all the dreams we had, I will carry on As I watch the sun go down, watching the world fade away All the memories of you come rushing back to me As I watch the sun go down, watching the world fade away All I want to do is kiss you once goodbye, goodbye Goodbye, goodbye And all the dreams we had, I will carry on As I watch the sun go down, watching the world fade away All the memories of you come rushing back to me As I watch the sun go down, watching the world fade away All I want to do is kiss you once goodbye, goodbye As I watch the sun go down, watching the world fade away All the memories of you come rushing back to me As I watch the sun go down, a darkness comes to me All I want to do is kiss you once goodbye
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Written by: JAMES SOMERVILLE, RICHARD COLES
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"For a Friend" was released in 1988, as part of The Communards' second and final album, "Red".
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Band MembersThe Communards is a British synth-pop band formed by Jimmy Somerville and Richard Coles.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached #28 in the UK Singles Chart, displaying its popularity during its release year.
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Composition"For a Friend" is a heart-wrenching ballad. It combines the powerful vocals of Jimmy Somerville with rich instrumental backing.
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Deep MeaningThe lyrics of "For a Friend" carry a deep and personal meaning, as they were written in memory of a close friend of the band members, Mark Ashton, who died due to AIDS related illness.
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AIDS ActivismMark Ashton, for whom the song was dedicated, was a prominent gay rights activist and the co-founder of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners.
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Tearful TributeThe Communards performed “For a Friend” at the 'Concert for Life', a charity event raising money to fight AIDS, at Wembley Stadium in 1992.
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InspirationsThe song drew inspirations from soul and gospel music, genres that had a significant influence on The Communards' sound.
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SignificanceAlthough the song wasn't a chart-topper, its poignant lyrics and emotive performance have left a lasting legacy, and the song continues to celebrate and pay tribute to the life of Mark Ashton.
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In MoviesThe song was featured in the 2014 film, “Pride” which commemorates the work of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, making the song reach a new audience and generation.
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