Friends and Enemies
Friends and Enemies

Biffy Clyro - Friends and Enemies Lyrics

In a swirling tempest of emotion and melody, Biffy Clyro crafts a tale of betrayal masked as friendship. The lyrics paint vivid imagery—a choir singing devil songs, concrete armbands pulling one down—symbolizing the toxic weight of false allies. The… Read more

Jul 8, 2016
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Friends and Enemies Lyrics

I see a choir coming down the hill
They're singing devil songs
A welded, twisted melody

They don't ask but still they come around
They see that you're not wanted
I don't want you to ruin it

They had eyes like a backwards sunset
A golden curve
They gave me armbands made of concrete
I have to swim, I have to swim

Cause you were not right
You were just righteous
With a friend as good as you, who needs enemies?
I guess we all make mistakes

I took a road I didn't recognise
And waited for a call to
Help me get her stabilised

I nursed her and then she came around
I prefer her conscious
Than dreams within a dream

Her eyes were described as deep set cigarette burns
Please keep me in the right context
I have to learn, I have to learn

Cause you were not right
You were just righteous
With a friend as good as you (friend as good as you), who needs enemies?
Was it that bad?
(Let me tell you 'bout the truth in us)
Am I really that venomous?
(Let me tell you 'bout the world)
With a friend as good as you, who needs enemies?
I guess we all make mistakes
And time is gonna tell
Or maybe it never will

Friends as good as you, friends as good as you
Friends as good as you, friends as good as you
Friends as good as you (let me tell you 'bout the truth in us)
Friends as good as you (let me tell you 'bout the world)
Friends as good as you (let me tell you 'bout the truth in us)
Friends as good as you

Cause you were not right
You were just righteous
With a friend as good as you, who needs enemies?
Was it that bad?
(Let me tell you 'bout the truth in us)
Am I really that venomous?
(Let me tell you 'bout the world)
With a friend as good as you (friend as good as you), who needs enemies? (friend as good as you)
With a friend as good as you (friend as good as you), who needs enemies?
I guess we all make mistakes
But we're growing
But we're growing
But we're growing
But we're growing

Writer(s): Simon Alexander Neil
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Friends and Enemies?

In a swirling tempest of emotion and melody, Biffy Clyro crafts a tale of betrayal masked as friendship. The lyrics paint vivid imagery—a choir singing devil songs, concrete armbands pulling one down—symbolizing the toxic weight of false allies. The protagonist wrestles with the disillusionment of realizing that those they trusted were not just wrong, but self-righteous in their deceit. This song is a raw confession about the pain of being let down by someone close, yet it also hints at growth and learning from these bitter experiences. With every note, it asks us to question the true nature of our relationships and reminds us that sometimes, even friends can feel like enemies. #ToxicFriendship #EmotionalGrowth

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