Friend Of Mine
譚詠麟 Lyrics


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I see my friend, you need a friend to care for you
And be there for you ′til you're on your feet again
To be your friend, through thick and thin
To understand, lend a helping hand
That′s the least that I can do for you

Now any time you've got a problem
I'll be there to help you solve ′em, you know, oh
When you′ve got a friend by your side, you're not alone
And you know that when you′re feelin' brokenhearted
I′ll be there to get you started again, my friend
You know I care so I'll be there, now until the end of time
′Cause you're a friend, friend of mine

A friend in need, a friend indeed
I'll be the one you depend upon
You can always count on me
And win or lose, I′ll stick by you
I′ll try my best, put me to the test
And I'll prove the rest is true for you

Now any time you′ve got a problem
I'll be there to help you solve ′em, you know, oh
When you've got a friend by your side, you′re not alone
And you know that when you're feelin' brokenhearted
I′ll be there to get you started again, my friend
You know I care so I′ll be there, now until the end of time
'Cause you′re a friend, friend of mine

Now any time you've got a problem
I′ll be there to help you solve 'em, you know, oh
When you′ve got a friend by your side, you're not alone
And you know that when you're feelin′ brokenhearted
I′ll be there to get you started again, my friend




You know I care so I'll be there, now until the end of time
′Cause you're a friend, friend of mine

Overall Meaning

The song "Friend of Mine" by 譚詠麟 is a touching tribute to the importance of friendship. The lyrics describe the commitment and loyalty that comes with a true friendship, promising to be there for one another through thick and thin, both in good times and in bad. The singer professes his willingness to help and support his friend in any way he can, always ready to lend a sympathetic ear, a helping hand, and a shoulder to cry on.


The lyrics reveal the songwriter's deep appreciation for the value of human connections that the singer finds through his friendships. He recognizes the significant role that friends play in his life, providing him with a sense of belonging, encouragement, and hope. The lines "when you've got a friend by your side, you're not alone," "you know I care so I'll be there, now until the end of time," and "cause you're a friend, friend of mine" highlight the unwavering support that friends provide to each other.


Overall, "Friend of Mine" is a touching reminder of the power of true friendship. This song emphasizes the need for strong bonds of connection in life, and the ways in which these connections can provide great comfort, support, and solace through life's ups and downs.


Line by Line Meaning

I see my friend, you need a friend to care for you
I notice that you are going through a difficult time and you could use a friend to support you


And be there for you ′til you're on your feet again
I promise to stand by you until you are able to overcome your challenges and stand on your own two feet again


To be your friend, through thick and thin
I am committed to being your friend no matter what challenges we may face in life


To understand, lend a helping hand
I will always strive to understand your situation and offer you help whenever you need it


That′s the least that I can do for you
Being there for you as a friend is the least I can do to show that I care


Now any time you've got a problem
Whenever you encounter any problems or difficulties


I'll be there to help you solve ′em, you know, oh
I will always be there to help you find solutions to your problems


When you′ve got a friend by your side, you're not alone
You can take comfort in knowing that you have a friend who will always be there for you, and you never have to face your problems alone


And you know that when you′re feelin' brokenhearted
When you are going through a tough time and feeling sad and hopeless


I′ll be there to get you started again, my friend
I will be there to help you pick up the pieces and start anew, my dear friend


You know I care so I'll be there, now until the end of time
I want you to know that I care deeply about you and I will be there for you always, no matter what


′Cause you're a friend, friend of mine
I am grateful for your friendship and feel blessed to have you in my life


A friend in need, a friend indeed
A true friend is someone who is there for you when you need them the most


I'll be the one you depend upon
You can rely on me to support you and be there for you whenever you need me


You can always count on me
You can trust me to always be there for you and to have your back


And win or lose, I′ll stick by you
I will remain loyal to you no matter what happens, whether we succeed or fail


I′ll try my best, put me to the test
I will always do my best to help you and prove my loyalty to you


And I'll prove the rest is true for you
I will show you that my words of friendship are not just empty promises, but truth




Writer(s): Kelly Price, Anthony Dent, Jeffery Leon Walker Jr., Steven A. Jordan, James Seals, Dash Crofts

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lumiong

Fan sing, lau tung
繁星 流動
Those moving stars

Wor nei, tung lou
和你 同路
Together along with you

Chung pat seong sik
從不相識
From (the moment when we) didn’t know each other

Hoi chi sam jip kan 開始心接近
Our hearts started to get closer

Mak mak yi jan ji toi yen
默默以真摯待人
Quietly we treated each other with sincerity

Yen sang, yue mung
人生 如夢
Life is like a dream

Pang yau, yue mou
朋友 如霧
Friends are like a mist

Nan tak ji sam, kei keng fung pou 難得知心 幾經風暴
It’s hard to know each other’s heart without experiencing stong winds and storms

Wai cheok ngor pat tui pun pou
為著我不退半步
To support me you never backed off even one step

Jing si nei
正是你
It was just you

You you man hung
遙遙晚空
The sky afar

Tim tim sing kwong sik sik seong fan
點點星光息息相關
Glittering are the stars one after another

Nei ngor nar par keng kik pou mun lou
你我哪怕荊棘舖滿路
You and I, we are never scared whether the route ahead is bumpy all the way

Tai ngor kai hoi sam jung tik ku tan
替我解開心中的負擔
You help me resolve all those worries hidden deep in my heart

Si sui ming pak ngor
是誰明白我
It’s you who indeed know me

Cheng kung leong sau
情同兩手
(We are) Close like brothers

Yat hei hoi sam yat hei pei seong一起開心一起悲傷
Happy together and Sad together

Bei chi fan tam chung pat fan ngor wak nei
彼此分擔總不分我或你
(We) Look after each other no matter what happens

Nei wai liu ngor
你為了我
You for me

Ngor wai liu nei
我為了你
Me for you

Kung foo wan nan chuit mong lui共赴患難絕望裏
We will fight our way out of despair together

Kan nap nei sau
緊握你手
Hand in hand holding tight

Pang yau
朋友
My dearest friend



@phalansuffer

Fan sing, lau tung
Wor nei, tung lou
Chung pat seong sik
Hoi chi sam jip kan
Mak mak yi jan ji toi yen
Yen sang, yue mung
Pang yau, yue mou
Nan tak ji sam, kei keng fung pou
Wai cheok ngor pat tui pun pou
Jing si nei

You you man hung
Tim tim sing kwong sik sik seong fan
Nei ngor nar par keng kik pou mun lou
Tai ngor kai hoi sam jung tik ku tan
Si sui ming pak ngor
Cheng kung leong sau
Yat hei hoi sam yat hei pei seong
Mei chi fan tam chung pat fan ngor wak nei
Nei wai liu ngor
Ngor wai liu nei
Kung foo wan nan chuit mong lui
Kan nap nei sau
Pang yau



@PositivelyNice

1985 電影「龍兄虎弟」插曲 詞: 向雪懷 曲: 芹澤廣明 編: 入江純
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繁星 fan sing
流動 lau tung
和你 wo nei
同路 tung lou
從不 相識 開始心 接近 默默以 真摯 待人
cheong pat seong sik hoi chi sum jip kan mak mak yi jan ji toi yen
人生 yen sang
如夢 yue mung
朋友 peng yau
如霧 yue mou
難得 知心 幾經風 暴 為著我 不退 半步
nan tak ji sum kei keng feng pou
正 是你
jing si nei


遙遙晚空 點點星光息息相關 你我
you you man hung tim tim sing kwong sik sik seong fan nei ngoh
那怕荊棘鋪滿 路
nar par keng kik pou mun lou
替我解開心中的孤單 是誰明白 我
tai ngoh kai hoi sum jung tik ku tan
si sui ming pak ngoh
情同兩手 一起開心一起悲傷 彼此
cheng kong leung sau yat hei hoi sum yat hei pei seong mei chi
分擔總不分我
fan tam cheung pat fan ngoh
或你
wak nei
你為了我
nei wai liu ngoh
我為了你
ngoh wai liu nei
共赴患難絕望裡
kung fu wan nan chuit mung li
緊握你手 朋 友
kan nap nei sau peng yau



@javiarkushaoxian6467

谭咏麟-朋友

曲:芹泽广明 词:向雪怀 编:入江纯

繁星 流动 和你 同路 从不相识 开始
心接近 默默以 真挚 待人 人生 如梦
朋友 如雾 难得知心 几经风暴 为着我
不退半步 正是你

遥遥晚空 点点星光 息息相关 你我那怕
荆棘铺满 路 替我解开 心中的孤单 是谁
明白我 情同两手 一起开心 一起悲伤
彼此分担 总不分我 或你 你为了我
我为了你 共赴患难绝望里 紧握你手
朋友

繁星 流动 和你 同路 从不相识 开始
心接近 默默以 真挚 待人 人生 如梦
朋友 如雾 难得知心 几经风暴 为着我
不退半步 正是你

遥遥晚空 点点星光 息息相关 你我那怕
荆棘铺满 路 替我解开 心中的孤单 是谁
明白我 情同两手 一起开心 一起悲伤
彼此分担 总不分我 或你 你为了我
我为了你 共赴患难绝望里 紧握你手
朋友

遥遥晚空 点点星光 息息相关 你我那怕
荆棘铺满 路 替我解开 心中的孤单 是谁
明白我 情同两手 一起开心 一起悲伤
彼此分担 总不分我 或你 你为了我
我为了你 共赴患难绝望里 紧握你手
朋友



@god_chung

faan sing lau dung gwoh nei thung lo
chung bat seung sing hoi ji sam jip gan
maak maak yi jan ji doh yan
yan saang yue mung pang yau yue mung
naan dak ji sam gei ging fung bo
wai jeuk ngoh bat jui woon po jing si nei
yiu yiu maan hung dim dim sing gwong sik sik seung waan nei ngoh na pa ging gik bo mo lo
tai ngoh gaai hoi sam jung dik goo daan
si sui ming baak ngoh
ching thung leung sau yat hei hoi sam yat hei pei seung pei ji fan daam jung bat fan ngoh waak nei
nei wai liu ngoh ngoh wai liu nei
gung foo waan naan juet mong nui
gan aak nei sau pang yau
x2
yiu yiu maan hung dim dim sing gwong sik sik seung waan nei ngoh na pa ging gik bo mo lo
tai ngoh gaai hoi sam jung dik goo daan
si sui ming baak ngoh
ching thung leung sau yat hei hoi sam yat hei pei seung pei ji fan daam jung bat fan ngoh waak nei
nei wai liu ngoh ngoh wai liu nei
gung foo waan naan juet mong nui
gan aak nei sau pang yau



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@baringdirumputhijau7253

14 tahun kerja construction dengan tokei cina,mr.cheong chee heung, bila dia nyanyi lagu ni untuk aku masa malam dinner kompeni 2 thn lepas,aku rasa mcm aku ni anak dia pulak..tp dia pegi pd umur 68 akibat covid pd 1.7.2021..bday aku pon xsmpt dia wish,tp dia ada sruh kompeni bg aku bonus pd bday aku..masa dia stage 3 covid..
bos, i alwys remember u!! u such a great bos! only tears is proof that i alwys miss u laoban/pengyao😭😭😭💕🍻

@kawpelrider

this song remind me of my younger days......to all my chinese and indian friends no matter where you are i will treasure our friendship till the end..

@lowengkok3562

I respect your words. Tq
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@katak7425

Marlina.. 8 years ago bolehlah kawan2 kaum berlainan duduk semeja tapi skrg dh hancur kerana politaik rasis 😭😭

@alanloke2042

Don't worry one day is best friends,long times also is best friends forever.

@user-hi4qg3bl1u

We are the family of Malaysia,no matter we are different skin colour.

@knt1103

@XellosBlackforest I couldn't believe it. You are one of the many people so positive. Thanks for sharing. Sincerely, from U S.A,, KNT.

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@pakngahpablo1833

Walau pon aku melayu..tpi aku suka dengar lagu ni...sahabat@kawan

@lumiong

Fan sing, lau tung
繁星 流動
Those moving stars

Wor nei, tung lou
和你 同路
Together along with you

Chung pat seong sik
從不相識
From (the moment when we) didn’t know each other

Hoi chi sam jip kan 開始心接近
Our hearts started to get closer

Mak mak yi jan ji toi yen
默默以真摯待人
Quietly we treated each other with sincerity

Yen sang, yue mung
人生 如夢
Life is like a dream

Pang yau, yue mou
朋友 如霧
Friends are like a mist

Nan tak ji sam, kei keng fung pou 難得知心 幾經風暴
It’s hard to know each other’s heart without experiencing stong winds and storms

Wai cheok ngor pat tui pun pou
為著我不退半步
To support me you never backed off even one step

Jing si nei
正是你
It was just you

You you man hung
遙遙晚空
The sky afar

Tim tim sing kwong sik sik seong fan
點點星光息息相關
Glittering are the stars one after another

Nei ngor nar par keng kik pou mun lou
你我哪怕荊棘舖滿路
You and I, we are never scared whether the route ahead is bumpy all the way

Tai ngor kai hoi sam jung tik ku tan
替我解開心中的負擔
You help me resolve all those worries hidden deep in my heart

Si sui ming pak ngor
是誰明白我
It’s you who indeed know me

Cheng kung leong sau
情同兩手
(We are) Close like brothers

Yat hei hoi sam yat hei pei seong一起開心一起悲傷
Happy together and Sad together

Bei chi fan tam chung pat fan ngor wak nei
彼此分擔總不分我或你
(We) Look after each other no matter what happens

Nei wai liu ngor
你為了我
You for me

Ngor wai liu nei
我為了你
Me for you

Kung foo wan nan chuit mong lui共赴患難絕望裏
We will fight our way out of despair together

Kan nap nei sau
緊握你手
Hand in hand holding tight

Pang yau
朋友
My dearest friend

@ajromanov7877

Lumière-Hui XIONG

Ty for the lyric translation in English...hve been listening tis song almost 30 yrs ago n today got to know the meaning...awesome👍👍👍

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