For My Friends
Beth Hart; Joe Bonamassa Lyrics

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One of us has to say he's sorry yeah
Or we will never be friends again
Let's have a drink and talk it over
I wanna keep you for my date

We're here today and gone tomorrow oh
None of us knows when life will end
I said some things that caused you sorrow

I wanna keep you for my friend

A-ha oh ha
A-ha oh ho
Yeah
Oh ho

One of us has to say he's sorry
Or we will never be friends again
Let's have a little drink and talk it over oh
I wanna keep you for my friend

We're here today and gone tomorrow oh
None of us knows when life will end
I said some nasty things that caused you sorrow
But I wanna keep you for my friend hey

Aha oh ho
Aha oh ho

Oh
Oh ho

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "For My Friends" by Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa are about the importance of friendship and the willingness to apologize and make amends when necessary. The song acknowledges that life is short and we never know when our time will come to an end. It urges friends to let go of any past grudges or hurt feelings and to come together, have a drink, and talk things out. The repeated refrain "I wanna keep you for my friend" emphasizes the desire to maintain and strengthen the important relationships in our lives.

This song speaks to the universal experience of conflict and the power of forgiveness. It reminds us that true friendship involves vulnerability, honesty, and sometimes difficult conversations, but that the effort is always worth it in the end. The catchy melody and upbeat tempo add to the uplifting, encouraging message of the song.

Overall, "For My Friends" is a touching and relatable tribute to the value of friendship and the importance of saying sorry and making amends. It encourages us to cherish the people in our lives and to work through our differences, knowing that life is too short to waste time holding grudges.

Line by Line Meaning

One of us has to say he's sorry yeah
Without an apology, our friendship will be lost

Or we will never be friends again
If we don't reconcile, our friendship will be permanently damaged

Let's have a drink and talk it over
Let's have an honest conversation to resolve our issues

I wanna keep you for my date
I value our friendship and want to keep it going

We're here today and gone tomorrow oh
Our time on earth is limited

None of us knows when life will end
Death can come unexpectedly

I said some things that caused you sorrow
I regret my hurtful words and want to make things right

I wanna keep you for my friend
I value our friendship and want to keep it going

A-ha oh ha

A-ha oh ho

Yeah

Oh ho

One of us has to say he's sorry
Without an apology, our friendship will be lost

Or we will never be friends again
If we don't reconcile, our friendship will be permanently damaged

Let's have a little drink and talk it over oh
Let's come together and work through our issues

I wanna keep you for my friend
I value our connection and want it to last

We're here today and gone tomorrow oh
Our time on earth is limited

None of us knows when life will end
Death can come unexpectedly

I said some nasty things that caused you sorrow
I'm sorry for the hurt I've caused

But I wanna keep you for my friend hey
I value the history we have and want to preserve it

Aha oh ho

Oh ho

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL WITHERS

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One of us has to say he's sorry, yeah
Or we will never be friends again
Let's have a drink and talk it over
I wanna keep you for my date

We're here today and gone tomorrow, oh
None of us knows when life will end
I said some things that caused you sorrow
I wanna keep you for my friend

A-ha, oh ha
A-ha, oh ho
Yeah
Oh ho

One of us has to say he's sorry
Or we will never be friends again
Let's have a little drink and talk it over, oh
I wanna keep you for my friend

We're here today and gone tomorrow, oh
None of us knows when life will end
I said some nasty things that caused you sorrow
But I wanna keep you for my friend, hey

Aha, oh ho
Aha, oh ho
Oh
Oh ho