Beautiful Friend

Undertones · True Confessions-Singles A's & B's [2011]

Here comes a strangest reflection

Throwing a shadow on the wall

Breaking down all my defenses

The distance is nowhere at all



Beautiful friend

Beautiful friend



Looking at pictures in a mirror

Cobwebs in faces never stop

Reflecting a European stranger

Fighting the fire from the top



Beautiful friend

Beautiful friend



I've had enough of temptation

Strung up like a fox on the wheel

[Incomprehensible] in so many places

The alternative is really unreal



Beautiful friend

(Beautiful friend)

Beautiful friend

(Beautiful friend)

Such a beautiful friend

Beautiful Friend - The Undertones

Released on the 2011 compilation True Confessions-Singles A's & B's, 'Beautiful Friend' stands as a quintessential example of the Undertones' late-period sound. The track features the band's signature melodic sensibility, blending upbeat rhythms with the emotional vulnerability that defined their career. Written by the band's frontman, the song captures the essence of youthful romance and the fleeting nature of relationships, themes central to their discography. Its inclusion on this curated collection highlights its enduring appeal within the new wave and punk revival movements of the era. The recording showcases the band's polished production style, distinguishing it from their earlier, rawer output while maintaining the infectious energy that made them a staple of the genre.