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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Tom Verlaine
Guitar
Billy Ficca
Drums
Richard Lloyd
Guitar
Fred Smith
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Tom Verlaine
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tom Verlaine
Producer
Jim Boyer
Assistant Engineer
Andy Johns
Producer
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer
Jimmy Douglass
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Lee Hulko
Mastering Engineer
Randy Mason
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I knew it must've been some big set-up
All the action just would not let up
It's just a little bit back from the main road
Where the silence spreads and the men dig holes
[PreChorus]
I start to spin the tale
You complain of my diction
[Chorus]
You give me friction (Friction!)
You give me friction (Friction!)
You give me friction (Friction!)
[Verse 2]
My eyes are like telescopes
I see it all backwards, but who wants hope?
If I ever catch that ventriloquist
I'll squeeze his head right into my fist
[PreChorus]
Something come tracking in
What is it? What's the prediction?
[Chorus]
I'll bet you it's friction (Friction!)
I'll betcha it's friction (Friction!)
I'll bet you it's friction (Friction!)
[Verse 3]
How does a snake get out of its skin?
Here's a depiction
Oh, stop this head motion, set the sails
You know all us boys gonna wind up in jail
[PreChorus]
Well, I don't wanna grow up
There's too much contradiction
[Chorus]
And too much friction (Friction!)
But I dig friction (Friction!)
You know I'm crazy 'bout friction (Friction!)
F-R-I-C-T-I-O-N
[Outro]
Friction!
Friction!
Friction!
Written by: Tom Verlaine