The oldest song on this album, "Best Friend" was written way back when I was still making "records" with a 4-track and a drum machine. Although the lyric "lover" is off-putting to several close friends, and the lyric is a bit pat, I still like the song. I like it because it was an experiment in trying to write a perfect pop song. It's a failed experiment, but the band likes doing it and convinced me to put it on the record.
lyrics
"Best Friend"
(R.F. Restaino)
Last night you called me up
Said you had some happy news
The guy who broke your heart
Was back in town and took you out
And now you wanna know
Just what I think about it
What can I say, hey,
Color me suspicious
But, mark my words, in two weeks
You'll be downright superstitious
'Cause every dog has his day
And now you wanna give him three
But when he makes a mess of it all
You'll be coming back to me, because
This time last year you were crying on my shoulder
Telling me all of the things that he said,
How he lied and he cheated
And treated you oh-so bad
Can't sit by and watch him hurt you again
But you never did listen to me anyway
And don't think I haven't noticed
Just how much you would put up with
To have someone to call your own,
Someone that you're in love with
But there's a line you never cross
No matter how you say he's trying
There's got to be some more to love
Than sitting home and crying
Yeah, someone must have got to you
And twisted up your reason
'Cause the way you let him back into
Your life was simply treason
This time last year you were crying on my shoulder
Telling me all of the things that he said,
How he lied and he cheated
And treated you oh-so bad
And all the times I comforted you
When he walked out again, leaving you crying
I was swearing that this time
I'd make you all mine
That's when you said I was your best friend
You always knew just what to say
Best friend, you wouldn't have it any other way
But, baby, I been thinking
Why can't best friends be lovers too?
Best friend, and this you're scared of losing
Best friend, you never were too good at choosing
But baby, what are best friends if not honest with each other
And baby, I can't stand to see you walking with another
Baby, I been thinking
Why can't best friends be lovers too?
credits
from We're in This Thing Together,
released February 18, 2010
Written by R.F. Restaino (C) 2010 Dick Frank Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Alexei Sefchick & Rich Restaino
Recorded & Mixed by Alexei Sefchick
Mastered by Randy Avenell
Rich: acoustic & electric guitars, melodica, lead vocal
Alex: bass
Dave: drums
Hunt: guitar
Lloyd: piano, organ
Sara: backing vocal
Elzie: backing vocal
Roz: backing vocal
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