‘Slice O’ Bread’ was Exposure’s summer 2019 project, celebrating friendship – with music and dancing, singing and rapping.

www.exposure.org.uk

Young people conceived and created a song and accompanying video, in classic Hollywood style, designed to transcend the generations.

The lyrics were gathered from young people’s testimonies on friendship, while the orchestral score was composed by Exposure journalist Harry Pollard, 18. 

Lyrics
Sometimes you’re down or feeling low but who would care?
Well when that happens don’t you fear, ‘cos someone’s there.

Don’t know who you are at the minute
Can’t quite put your finger on it.

A friend indeed, that’s what you need
Support and you’ll go far.
Together, so much better
Complementing… who… you… are…

Like how a…
Slice o’ bread, when all is said;
Would be nothing without tasty butter, nicely spread.
But it’s up to you
To let your light shine through
‘Cos from the glow inside your heart
You’ll see from the start
A friendship bright and new.

Acquaintances can be near misses
One blink and then they’re gone
Then there’s the friends you think that love you
‘Till you find out you were wrong.

And finally, best of all three
True friends who’re always there
Like flowers growing beautifully
They help you bloom and care.

Like how a…
Slice o’ bread, when all is said;
Would be nothing without tasty butter, nicely spread.
It’s up to you
To let your light shine through
‘Cos from the glow inside your heart
You’ll see from the start
A friendship bright and new.

Dick’s dastardly without his Muttley
Haagan’s nothing without Dazs
Like poppadoms without their chutney
What Woody be minus Buzz?

Would Ant have simply hit the Deck
If his best bud wasn’t there?
And Marks without his Spencer, heck!
Where’d we buy our underwear?

There’s no bigger bliss
When you need picking up
Have a chat with your sis
Ov-er a warm cup.

When you’re having a nap
And you pick up the phone
A friend’s heart on Snap
Shows you’re never alone.

Overblown ego?
Know what you need?
An honest amigo
To help you take heed.

There’s no greater gift
Nor precious a prezzie
When needing a lift
Than hug from your bezzie.

You’re caught in a stew
Or you’re under attack
Who’s standing by you?
Your bro’s got your back.

Exams when they loom
You’re drowning in study
Get out your room
Make time for your buddy.

Enough with the fake
Log off Instagram
Far better to make
Memories with your fam.

Chase the same girl
Get over-zealous
She gives you a whirl
Your mate won’t get jealous.

Can’t work it out?
Things couldn’t seem bleaker?
All you need is a shout
From out of your speaker.

When you’re at your wits end
There’s no better fix
Than time with a friend
And binge on Netflix.

They’re a blessing, for sure
When you’re lonely, a cure
Drag you up off the floor
Your faith restore
In conclusion, therefore…
Hope you liked our rapport
Because… that’s - what - friends - are - for!

Like how a…
Slice o’ bread, when all is said
Would be nothing without tasty butter, nicely spread
It’s up to you
To let your light shine through
‘Cos from the glow inside your heart
You’ll see from the start
A friendship bright and new.

Like how a…
Slice o’ bread, when all is said
Would be nothing without tasty butter, nicely spread
It’s up to you
To let your light shine through
‘Cos from the glow inside your heart
You’ll see from the start
A friendship bright and new.