LOU REED
- My Friend George Lyrics / with translationsRead in the paper about a man killed with a sword
And that made my think of my friend George
People said the man was five foot six
Sounds like George with his killing stick
Hey Bro, what's the word
Talkin' 'bout My Friend George
Hey Bro, what's the word
Talkin' 'bout My Friend George
You're talkin' 'bout My Friend George
I knew George since he's eight
I always thought that he was great
Anything that George would do
You know that I would do it too
George liked music and George liked to fight
He worked out in a downtown gym every night
I'd spar with him when work has done
We split lips but it was all in fun
Hey Bro, what's the word
Talkin' 'bout My Friend George
Hey Bro, what's the word
Talkin' 'bout My Friend George
Next thing I hear George's got this stick
And using it for more than kicks
I see him down at Smalley's bar
He was wired up, I tried to calm him down
Avenge yourself he says to me
Avenge yourself for humanity
Avenge yourself for the weak and the poor
Stick it to these guys fight through their heads
Well, the fight is my music, the stick is my sword
And you know that I love you, so please don't say a word
Can't you gear the music playing, the anthem, it's my call
And the last I seen of George was him running through the door
I says, Hey Bro, what's the word
Talkin' 'bout My Friend George
Hey Bro, what's the word
You're talkin' 'bout My Friend George
Talkin' 'bout My Friend George
And that made my think of my friend George
People said the man was five foot six
Sounds like George with his killing stick
Hey Bro, what's the word
Talkin' 'bout My Friend George
Hey Bro, what's the word
Talkin' 'bout My Friend George
You're talkin' 'bout My Friend George
I knew George since he's eight
I always thought that he was great
Anything that George would do
You know that I would do it too
George liked music and George liked to fight
He worked out in a downtown gym every night
I'd spar with him when work has done
We split lips but it was all in fun
Hey Bro, what's the word
Talkin' 'bout My Friend George
Hey Bro, what's the word
Talkin' 'bout My Friend George
And using it for more than kicks
I see him down at Smalley's bar
He was wired up, I tried to calm him down
Avenge yourself he says to me
Avenge yourself for humanity
Avenge yourself for the weak and the poor
Stick it to these guys fight through their heads
Well, the fight is my music, the stick is my sword
And you know that I love you, so please don't say a word
Can't you gear the music playing, the anthem, it's my call
And the last I seen of George was him running through the door
I says, Hey Bro, what's the word
Talkin' 'bout My Friend George
Hey Bro, what's the word
You're talkin' 'bout My Friend George
Talkin' 'bout My Friend George
Facts about My Friend George
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My Friend George is written and performed by Lou Reed.
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It is first released in 1984 as part of Lou Reed's album "New Sensations" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, Lou Reed's song 'My Friend George' narrates a tale about George who uses violent methods to avenge himself for the sake of defenseless people and impoverished individuals. The lyrics show George's progression into weaponizing a stick which represents his need to battle against unfairness and oppression that eventually results in his downfall. The lyrics of My Friend George establish love as the main theme while also showing personal growth through reflective moments and nostalgic elements which give people power to achieve their goals. The song establishes friendship as a main value which people should follow while showing the negative effects of violent behavior and musical expression as a way to share feelings. The lyrics present violent and combat themes which include a character who wields a weapon that makes the content inappropriate for young children. The content maintains a moderate level of intensity which results in the movie receiving a PG rating that requires parental guidance.
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My Friend George falls under the genre Rock.
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My Friend George is produced by Lou Reed, John Jansen.
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My Friend George song length is 3 minutes and 49 seconds.
Who wrote My Friend George lyrics?
My Friend George is written and performed by Lou Reed.
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When was My Friend George released?
It is first released in 1984 as part of Lou Reed's album "New Sensations" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind My Friend George lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, Lou Reed's song 'My Friend George' narrates a tale about George who uses violent methods to avenge himself for the sake of defenseless people and impoverished individuals. The lyrics show George's progression into weaponizing a stick which represents his need to battle against unfairness and oppression that eventually results in his downfall. The lyrics of My Friend George establish love as the main theme while also showing personal growth through reflective moments and nostalgic elements which give people power to achieve their goals. The song establishes friendship as a main value which people should follow while showing the negative effects of violent behavior and musical expression as a way to share feelings. The lyrics present violent and combat themes which include a character who wields a weapon that makes the content inappropriate for young children. The content maintains a moderate level of intensity which results in the movie receiving a PG rating that requires parental guidance.
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Which genre is My Friend George?
My Friend George falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced My Friend George?
My Friend George is produced by Lou Reed, John Jansen.
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How long is the song My Friend George?
My Friend George song length is 3 minutes and 49 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Lou ReedRecord Label(s): 1984 BMG Music
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