Friend Or Foe
Adam Ant · Other Songs - Adam Ant
Friend or foe
I want those who get to know me
To become admirers or my enemies
I want those who get to know me
To become admirers or my enemies
I want those who get to know me
To become admirers or my enemies
I want those who get to know me
To become admirers or my enemies
Take it up or leave it
I'm not gonna change a bit
If it means heartache then I leave it out for your sake
I tried an I try tried to take care of my insides
But nobody's perfect so leave me if you object
I want those who get to know me
When you're a pirouetting
Highkicking thighslaping cruiser
When you're a hipgrinding spellbinding clean cut seducer
You have to be careful so people take note
I take it serious
But I still like a joke
I want those who get to know me
Take it up or leave it
I'm not gonna change a bit
It it means heartache then leave it out for your sake
I tried and I try tried but still you say that I lied
But nobody's perfect so leave me if you object
Take it up or leave it
I'm not gonna change a bit
If it means heartache then I leave it out for your sake
I tried an I try tried to take care of my insides
But nobody's perfect so leave me if you object
Friend Or Foe - Adam Ant
Released in 1982, "Friend Or Foe" stands as a defining track in the evolution of new wave and synth-pop, showcasing Adam Ant's signature blend of theatrical pop sensibilities and electronic instrumentation. The song features the distinctive, rhythmic synth lines and vocal delivery that characterized the early work of The Specials' Adam Ant, bridging the gap between ska-influenced roots and the emerging post-punk sound. As a solo project, it highlights his ability to craft catchy, danceable melodies while maintaining a lyrical focus on complex social dynamics and personal relationships. The recording captures the vibrant energy of early 1980s British music, influencing countless artists who followed in the genre's wake.