Friend of Mine
Alan Tam Lyrics


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I see my friend You need a friend To care for you
And be there for you Till 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 anytime 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 anytime 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 anytime 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 lyrics of Alan Tam's song "Friend of Mine" is about the value of friendship and being there for a friend in need. The singer starts by saying that he sees his friend going through a tough time and that he wants to be there for him/her until he/she gets back on their feet. He promises to be a genuine friend through thick and thin, understanding their situation and offering a helping hand. He acknowledges that helping in any way possible is the least he can do for his friend.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of having a friend by your side during challenging times. The singer reminds his friend that he will always be there to help whenever he/she has a problem to solve. He assures his friend that they are not alone and that he cares enough to be there until the end of time. He emphasizes that he will be there to get his friend started again even when they feel brokenhearted. The singer concludes that because his friend is a friend of his, he will stick by him/her, win or lose, and they can always count on him.


Line by Line Meaning

I see my friend
I notice that my friend is going through a difficult time and needs help


You need a friend
You require a friend to support you emotionally


To care for you
To look after you and be concerned about your well-being


And be there for you
To be available to offer emotional support and assistance


Till you're on your feet again
Until you are back on track and able to handle things on your own


To be your friend through thick and thin
To be your friend no matter what challenges arise


To understand lend a helping hand
To comprehend your situation and provide assistance as needed


That's the least that I can do for you
This is the minimum level of support I can offer, but I'm willing to do more


Now anytime you've got a problem
Whenever you encounter a problem or difficulty


I'll be there to help you solve 'em You know oh
I will support you and help you find solutions, you can rely on me


When you've got a friend by your side
Having a friend with you during difficult times makes a huge difference


You're not alone And you know that
You're not on your own, and you're aware of that fact


When you're feelin' brokenhearted
When you're feeling sad or overwhelmed


I'll be there to get you started again my friend
I will help you get back on your feet after a difficult experience, my friend


You know I care so I'll be there
You know that I care about you, so I'll be there for you


Now until the end of time
From now until forever


Cause you're a friend Friend of mine
Because you're my friend


A friend in need, a friend indeed
A true friend 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 and assist you


You can always count on me
You can consistently trust that I will be there for you


And win or lose I'll stick by you
Whether you succeed or fail, I'll remain your friend


I'll try my best put me to the test
I will do my best to help you, put me to the challenge


And I'll prove the rest is true for you
And I will demonstrate that my loyalty and dedication are genuine




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@alicesalon9512

I'm here because we just watched "Armour Of God" (it's a Jackie Chan movie) moments ago and this was played. So I look for this song...
😊😊😊😊

@haroldss501

Un clásico de Alan Tan, amigo y coprotagonista de la película Armadura de Dios
La mejor

@xavierrivas7987

2020 TREMENDO CLASICO DE LA PELICULA LA ARMADURA DE DIOS DE JACKIE CHAN

@su-575

2019 alguien que este escuchando este clasico.... un himno para mis oidos....y que hermosos recuerdos cuando era niño y veia las peliculas de jackie chan.

@teckaby5870

ya para terminar el año

@GCh-tu3uw

2020!

@lareina1984

Lindo tema, bonita letra, gran película de Jackie Chan.

@manishkhanna1586

True Emotion by Alan and Through Jackie's movie....😅😢

@jenniferdavid2825

The cantonese version is also beautiful. Alan Tam's a great singer.

@JUANRODRIGUEZ-hs5qb

Reviviendo las películas del buen Jackie, me encontré esta linda canción 😊

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