That's What Friends Are For
Dionne Warwick Lyrics
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And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say
That I do believe I love you
And if I should ever go away
Well, then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today
And then if you can remember
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Well, you came and opened me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you
Oh and then for the times when we're apart
Well, then close your eyes and know
These words are coming from my heart
And then if you can remember
Oh, keep smilin' and keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
In good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
Oh, that's what friends are for
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
'Cause I tell you that's what friends are for
For good times and for bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for (that's what friends are for, ya)
On me for sure (count on me for sure, count on me for sure)
That's what friends are for
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
"That's What Friends Are For" is a song performed by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder. The lyrics speak about the value of friendship, the deep connection that two people can share and how friendship can sustain and uplift a person through both good and bad times. The chorus states "Keep smilin', keep shinin', knowing you can always count on me for sure. That's what friends are for. For good times and bad times, I'll be on your side forevermore. That's what friends are for."
Throughout the song, the singer expresses gratitude for the person who has brought them so much happiness and opened their eyes so that they can see the world from a different perspective. Even if they go away, the singer encourages their friend to remember the good times they shared and maintain a positive and optimistic outlook. The song has a positive, heartwarming message and dynamic beat that makes it an enduring anthem for friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
And I never thought I'd feel this way
I didn't expect to have these feelings
And as far as I'm concerned
In my opinion
I'm glad I got the chance to say
I'm happy I can express myself
That I do believe I love you
I think I love you
And if I should ever go away
If I leave
Well, then close your eyes and try
Imagine
To feel the way we do today
To feel the same as we do now
And then if you can remember
And if you can recall
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Keep being happy, keep shining/brightening up the world
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
Knowing you can always rely on me
That's what friends are for
That's the purpose of being friends
For good times and bad times
For both happy and sad moments
I'll be on your side forever more
I will always support you
Well, you came and opened me
You helped me become more open
And now there's so much more I see
I see the world in a different light now
And so by the way I thank you
I want to thank you, by the way
Oh and then for the times when we're apart
For the times when we're not together
Well, then close your eyes and know
Imagine and realize
These words are coming from my heart
I mean these words sincerely
Oh, keep smilin' and keep shinin'
Continue to be happy and brighten up the world
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
Knowing you can always rely on me
That's what friends are for
That's the purpose of being friends
In good times and bad times
Both in happy and sad moments
I'll be on your side forever more
I will always support you
Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Keep being happy, keep shining/brightening up the world
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
Knowing you can always rely on me
'Cause I tell you that's what friends are for
Because I'm telling you that's the purpose of being friends
For good times and for bad times
Both in happy and sad moments
I'll be on your side forever more
I will always support you
That's what friends are for (that's what friends are for, ya)
That's the purpose of being friends
On me for sure (count on me for sure, count on me for sure)
You can definitely rely on me
That's what friends are for
That's the purpose of being friends
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Carole Sager
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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