All My Friends
LCD Soundsystem
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That's how it starts We go back to your house You check the charts And start to figure it out And if it's crowded, all the better Because we know we're gonna be up late But if you're worried about the weather Then you picked the wrong place to stay That's how it starts And so it starts You switch the engine on We set controls for the heart of the sun One of the ways we show our age And if the sun comes up, if the sun comes up, if the sun comes up And I still don't wanna stagger home Then it's the memory of our betters That are keeping us on our feet You spent the first five years trying to get with the plan And the next five years trying to be with your friends again Oh, you're talking forty-five turns just as fast as you can Yeah, I know it gets tired, but it's better when we pretend It comes apart The way it does in bad films Except in parts When the moral kicks in Though when we're running out of the drugs And the conversation's winding away I wouldn't trade one stupid decision For another five years of life Oh, you drop the first ten years just as fast as you can And the next ten people who are trying to be polite When you're blowing eighty-five days in the middle of France Yeah, I know it gets tired only where are your friends tonight? And to tell the truth Oh, this could be the last time So here we go Like a sales force into the night And if I made a fool, if I made a fool If I made a fool on the road, there's always this And if I'm sewn into submission I can still come home to this And with a face like a dad and a laughable stand You can sleep on the plane or review what you said When you're drunk and the kids leave impossible tasks You think over and over, "hey, I'm finally dead" Oh, if the trip and the plan come apart in your hand You look contorted on yourself your ridiculous prop You forgot what you meant when you read what you said And you always knew you were tired, but then Where are your friends tonight? Where are your friends tonight? Where are your friends tonight? If I could see all my friends tonight If I could see all my friends tonight If I could see all my friends tonight If I could see all my friends tonight
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Written by: James Jeremiah Murphy
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10 facts about this song
Track Info"All My Friends" is a track by the band LCD Soundsystem. It is the second single from their second studio album, "Sound of Silver," which was released in 2007.
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Song PopularityDespite not topping any major charts worldwide, "All My Friends" gained worldwide acclaim from music critics and is often recognized as one of the greatest songs of the 2000s.
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Song LengthThe album version of "All My Friends" runs for over seven minutes. Its long run time is notable in a genre and industry where shorter songs are often the norm.
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InspirationsJames Murphy, the lead vocalist of LCD Soundsystem, has stated that the song was inspired by David Bowie's track "Heroes." Bowie's influence on the song can particularly be observed in the looping piano motif present throughout the track.
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Song StructureMuch of "All My Friends" consists of just three chords looping, creating its repetitive but infectious dance-effect.
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Song ThemeThe song explores themes of aging, friendship, and the passing of time. These themes are hallmarks of LCD Soundsystem's lyrical style, which often combines introspective lyrics with danceable music.
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Cover Versions"All My Friends" has been covered by a number of artists, including Franz Ferdinand, and John Cale. Franz Ferdinand's version was included as a B-side for the "All My Friends" single.
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Critical AcclaimIn 2009, Pitchfork Media and NME named it the second-best song of the 2000s. Rolling Stone magazine placed it at number 41 on its list of "100 Best Songs of the 2000s."
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Live Performances"All My Friends" is often a highlight of LCD Soundsystem's live performances, typically being performed as the final song in the setlist. It is recognized for generating a significant emotional response from audiences.
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Silver CertificationThe song has been certified Silver by BPI in the UK for sales of over 200,000 units. It is one of LCD Soundsystem’s most successful tracks in the region.
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