Best friends
Aaliyah ft. Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Hey (hey)
Ayy (ayy)
Yeah, yeah
Ayy
Ayy, hey
Mm, mm
Ah, ah (ah, ah)
My best friend say
She's sick of me crying on the phone
Telling how my man been dogging me
My best friend say
Don't tell her nothing 'bout me and you
'Cause she ain't showing me no sympathy
My best friend say
If she was me she'da let you go long long time ago
My best friend say
My best friend say
I'll be there
I'll still be there for you
In your time of need (time of need)
You can lean on me
Come on (come on)
I'll be there for you (ayy, I'll be there)
I'll be there for you (ayy)
In your time of need (oh yeah)
You can lean on me
Come on (come on)
I'll be there for you (yeah, yeah, hey, yeah)
My best friend say
I can stay with her
At her house no doubt any time I like
My best friend say
Don't let you ruin my life
'Cause you don't do for me
And you don't act right
My best friend say
If she was me she would let you go long, long time ago
My best friend say
My best friend say (ooh oh)
I'll still be there for you (there for you)
In your time of need (time of need)
You can lean on me
Come on (come on)
I'll be there for you (yeah-yeah, oh oh oh, there for you)
I'll be there for you (there for you)
In your time of need (time of need)
You can lean on me (ooh yeah)
Come on (come on)
I'll be there for you (there, ayy ayy)
Mm, hey, mm, hey, mm
Hey, hey, yeah
Mm, hey, mm, hey, mm
Ooh
Mm, hey, mm, hey, mm
Hey, hey, yeah
Mm, hey, mm, hey, mm
I'll be there (ooh)
I'll still be there for you (there for you)
In your time of need (time of need)
You can lean on me (lean on me)
Come on (come on)
I'll be there for you (ayy, ayy, ayy anything you need, yeah)
I'll be there for you
In your time of need
You can lean on me
Come on
I'll be there for you (ooh, yeah yeah yeah, yeah)
(I'll be there) be there
Yeah, yeah, oh yeah (I'll be there)
(I'll be there) hey
(I'll be there, I'll be there) anything just ask me, yeah
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh (I'll be there)
(I'll be there and I'll be there)
Mm-mm (I'll be there)
The song "Best Friends" by Aaliyah featuring Missy Elliott is a story about the singer's relationship with her best friend. The lyrics reveal the ups and downs of the friendship, as well as the singer's struggle with a problematic and unfaithful partner.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with Aaliyah confiding in her best friend about her relationship woes. She tells her friend about her man's cheating, and her friend's response is one of exasperation. She urges Aaliyah to move on from the relationship, knowing that it is not healthy for her. However, the second verse shows a different side of the friendship. Aaliyah's friend offers her a place to stay, and emphasizes that she won't let her own life be affected by Aaliyah's choices. The chorus emphasizes that despite these ups and downs, Aaliyah's friend will always be there for her in her time of need.
Overall, the song is a powerful and emotional tribute to the importance of friendship. Even in difficult times, Aaliyah's friend remains a steadfast source of support and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
My best friend say
My closest companion has expressed
She sick of me crying on the phone
She is tired of hearing me sob during our phone conversations
Telling how my man been dogging me
When I complain about how my significant other mistreats me
My best friend say
My confidant stated
Don't tell her nothing bout me and u
Do not reveal any information about us to her
Cause she ain't showing me no sympathy
Since she does not display any empathy towards me
My best friend say
My closest companion has expressed
If she was me she'd let you go long long time ago
If she were in my situation, she would have ended the relationship ages ago
My best friend say
My confidant stated
My best friend say
My closest companion has expressed
I'll be there
I will always be present for you
[Chorus:]
Referring to the chorus of the song:
I'll still be there for you
I will continue to offer my support to you
In your time of need
During the moments when you require assistance
You can lean on me
You can rely on me
Come on
Let's continue with the friendship
I'll be there for you
I will remain present for you
I'll be there for you
I will stay by your side through thick and thin
In your time of need
Throughout the times when you necessitate comfort
You can lean on me
You can depend on me
Come on
Let's continue with the friendship
I'll be there for you
I will always be available for you
My best friend say
My confidant stated
I can stay with her
I can reside with her
At her house no doubt any time I like
Without any uncertainty, at whichever time I desire
My best friend say
My closest companion has expressed
Don't let you ruin my life
Do not permit you to destroy my existence
Cause you don't do for me
As you do not perform kind deeds for me
And you don't act right
As you do not behave appropriately
My best friend say
My confidant stated
If she was me she would let you go long long time ago
If she were in my position, she would have ended the relationship eons ago
My best friend say
My closest companion has expressed
My best friend say
My confidant stated
[Chorus: x2]
Referring to the chorus of the song, repeated twice:
I'll still be there for you
I will continue to offer my support to you
In your time of need
During the moments when you require assistance
You can lean on me
You can rely on me
Come on
Let's continue with the friendship
I'll be there for you
I will remain present for you
I'll be there for you
I will stay by your side through thick and thin
In your time of need
Throughout the times when you necessitate comfort
You can lean on me
You can depend on me
Come on
Let's continue with the friendship
I'll be there for you
I will always be available for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Mosley, Missy Elliott
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