Those emotional truths that reside beneath the respectable patina of our public lives.

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed

the underlife, is something that is hidden from all people, except your own mind, it is a life that you live out, the hidden patterns of your dreams lie there, touched and cherished by only you.