Thank You for Being a Friend
Andrew Gold Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Traveled down a road and back again
Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant
I'm not ashamed to say
I hope it always will stay this way
My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow
Invited everyone you knew
Well, you would see the biggest gift would be from me
And the card attached would say
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend
If it's a car you lack
I'd surely buy you a Cadillac
Whatever you need, any time of the day or night
I'm not ashamed to say
I hope it always will stay this way
My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow
And when we both get older
With walking canes and hair of gray
Have no fear, even though it's hard to hear
I will stand real close and say
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Let me tell you 'bout a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
And when we die and float away
Into the night, the Milky Way
You'll hear me call as we ascend
I'll see you there, then once again
Thank you for being a
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend
People, let me tell you 'bout a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you)
Thank you for being a friend
Whoa, tell you 'bout a friend (let me thank you right now for being a friend)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna tell you 'bout a pal and I'll tell you again)
Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you, thank you)
Thank you for being a friend
The song "Thank You For Being A Friend" by Andrew Gold is about the gratitude for a friend who has been there through thick and thin. The lyrics describe the journey of a friendship that has traveled down a road and back again, yet has remained strong and true. The singer expresses how he is not ashamed to say that he hopes the friendship will always remain this way, and he is grateful for the support and loyalty his friend has shown.
The lyrics indicate that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make his friend happy, including buying them a Cadillac if they lack a car. It is clear that their friendship goes beyond material things and operates on a deeper level of mutual respect and admiration. Even as they both grow older, the singer assures his friend that he will always be there for them, standing close by and offering support whenever needed.
The song ends on a touching note, with the singer stating that even after they both pass away and float away into the Milky Way, he will still be thinking of his friend and thanking them for being a friend. The song is an ode to friendship and the love and respect that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank you for being a friend
Expressing gratitude for being a true companion
Traveled down a road and back again
We've been through a lot together
Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant
You are genuine, trustworthy, and a close friend
I'm not ashamed to say
I am proud to express
I hope it always will stay this way
I hope our friendship will always be strong
My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow
You deserve recognition and praise for being an amazing friend
And if you threw a party
In the event that you hosted a celebration
Invited everyone you knew
Inviting all your acquaintances
Well, you would see the biggest gift would be from me
I would present the most significant gift
And the card attached would say Thank you for being a friend
The card would express appreciation for the friendship
If it's a car you lack
In the event that you need a car
I'd surely buy you a Cadillac
I would buy you a luxurious car
Whatever you need, any time of the day or night
I am always available to assist you
And when we both get older
As we grow old together
With walking canes and hair of gray
Using canes to walk and gray hair
Have no fear, even though it's hard to hear
Do not worry, even if it is difficult to understand
I will stand real close and say
I will stand by your side and express
Let me tell you 'bout a friend
Allow me to speak about a close companion
And when we die and float away
When we pass away and ascend
Into the night, the Milky Way
Into the galaxy at night
You'll hear me call as we ascend
You will hear me as we rise up
I'll see you there, then once again
I will see you there and be reunited as friends
People, let me tell you 'bout a friend
Everyone, allow me to speak about a true companion
Whoa, tell you 'bout a friend
Wow, let me talk about a close friend
let me thank you right now for being a friend
Let me express gratitude for being a companion right now
I wanna tell you 'bout a pal and I'll tell you again
I want to talk about a friend now and in the future
I wanna thank you, thank you
I want to express deep gratitude and say thank you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew M Gold
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jeffwilliams9476
I was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic and liver cancer. This song was added to my Celebration of Life songs list. God Bless.
@ethane-dawgwenger4207
Keep fighting, bro. Get better soon.
@amyrice77
May The Lord heal you and bless you from your head to your toes in the mighty name of Jesus!
@slimshany4602
Wishing you a heap of love 💛🌟
@brandonyankowski4319
God bless
@zandrokos
im sorry. that is what got my mom ultimately.
@daddygrace253
When the 'Golden Girls' premiered, I was 30 years old but I didn't watch this series. I remember my aunt use to get her snacks and wine every Saturday talking about seeing the 'Golden Girls' on NBC on Saturday nights. I didn't understand what all the fuss about my aunts and mother were making over this series until I watched it later on in life as a man. I fell in love with all 4 characters and I still watch the 'Golden Girls' sometimes nightly on the Hallmark Channel. Now that I am in my late 60's, single, gay, and no children, it is lonely being alone as a senior citizen. The girls bring me comfort every time I watch the 'Golden Girls'. RIP, girls!
@karimsonsafehold9233
Raise a pet cat dog
@g.g.harrison5949
I was 7 when the pilot aired and I remember my Meme watching it in the kitchen…..I always that was written just for the show…..Little did Mr. Gold know that he wrote one of the (IF NOT) the most iconic themes to any show!! Thank you, Mr. Gold for writing this piece of American History!!
@straight.no.chaser1708
This one Dallas and Different strokes💫