Writing a song for Merkadie Bernard A close family friend, A stranger of sorts How can you propose that we never talk that much? A friendly shake of hands We were talkers long before this ever present silence We talked too long ago Now it's quiet Running down stairs with my feet on the couch A play for your friends Also, your folks How can you propose that we never talk that much? A friendly shake of hands We were talkers long before this ever present silence We talked too long ago Now it's quiet Friendly Fires When we put out The memories, are not as sweet Friendly Fires