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

