Hold on to Your Friends
Morrissey
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't chart as high as many of Morrissey's other singles, peaking at number 47 in the UK singles chart.
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Song ThemeThis 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.
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Writing and CompositionAlain Whyte created the music for this song, and Morrissey penned the lyrics, depicting the loneliness and desperation that can come with losing friends.
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Reception of the AlbumThe 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".
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Musical StyleDespite the tender message of the song, its musical styling is quite upbeat, with a poppy, almost rockabilly swing.
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Other ArtistsThis song inspired the name of a punk band, "Hold on to Your Friends".
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Lyrics AnalysisThe 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.
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Personal ImpactMorrissey admitted in interviews that this song holds a special significance for him, considering his own experiences with friendships in his life.
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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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