Hold on to Your Friends

Morrissey

About Hold on to Your Friends

"Hold On to Your Friends" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in May 1994. It was the second single taken from the number 1 album Vauxhall and I. Reaching number 48 in the UK Singles Chart, the single became Morrissey's lowest charting single until "Glamorous Glue" in 2011, which reached number 69.


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2001
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A bond of trust
Has been abused
Something of value
May be lost
Give up your job
Squander your cash, be rash
Just hold on to your friends

There are more than enough
To fight and oppose
Why waste good time
Fighting the people you like
Who will fall defending your name
Oh, don't feel so ashamed
To have friends

But now you only call me
When you're feeling depressed
When you feel happy I'm
So far from your mind
My patience is stretched
My loyalty vexed
Oh, you're losing all of your friends

Hold on to your friends
Hold on to your friends
Resist or move on
Be mad, be rash
Smoke and explode
Sell all of your clothes
Just bear in mind
Oh, there just might come a time
When you need some friends

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Morrissey

Steven Patrick Morrissey (born 22 May 1959), known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate entered the UK albums chart at number one. Widely regarded as an important innovator in indie music, Morrissey has been described by music magazine NME as "one of the most influential artists ever", and The Independent has stated "most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime".Pitchfork Media has called him "one of th… more »

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Written by: ALAIN WHYTE, STEVEN MORRISSEY

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Hold on to Your Friends" is one of the songs from Morrissey's studio album "Vauxhall and I," which was released in 1994.
Chart Performance
The song didn't chart as high as many of Morrissey's other singles, peaking at number 47 in the UK singles chart.
Song Theme
This song speaks about the importance of cherishing friendships, a theme that is not commonly seen in Morrissey's other works, often filled with themes revolving around angst, depression, and cynicism.
Writing and Composition
Alain Whyte created the music for this song, and Morrissey penned the lyrics, depicting the loneliness and desperation that can come with losing friends.
Reception of the Album
The album, "Vauxhall and I," that includes the song, is considered one of Morrissey's best albums by many music critics and fans. AllMusic described it as "arguably Morrissey's most personal and certainly his most haunting".
Musical Style
Despite the tender message of the song, its musical styling is quite upbeat, with a poppy, almost rockabilly swing.
Other Artists
This song inspired the name of a punk band, "Hold on to Your Friends".
Lyrics Analysis
The lyrics "Hold on to your friends / Advise them when they're wrong / And suggest when they're not strong" suggest that Morrissey believes in supporting friends through their mistakes and weaknesses rather than giving up on them.
Personal Impact
Morrissey admitted in interviews that this song holds a special significance for him, considering his own experiences with friendships in his life.
Live Performances
"Hold on to Your Friends" is not frequently played live by Morrissey, making its rare performances truly special for fans.

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