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 Friend" by Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa are centered around the idea of forgiveness and maintaining friendships through tough times. The opening lines "One of us has to say he's sorry yeah / Or we will never be friends again" sets the tone for the song, implying that the duo may have had a falling out or disagreement that caused tension between them. However, they both understand the importance of resolving issues in order to preserve their friendship, which is evident in the line "Let's have a drink and talk it over / I wanna keep you for my friend".


The second verse emphasizes the fragility and unpredictability of life, which further emphasizes the need to resolve issues before it's too late. The line "None of us knows when life will end" serves as a reminder that nothing is guaranteed, not even friendships. Despite causing each other sorrow with hurtful words, the singer expresses their desire to maintain the friendship because it's worth fighting for.


Overall, "For My Friend" is a powerful reminder of the importance of forgiveness in maintaining meaningful relationships. The lyrics encourage listeners to confront issues head-on and to prioritize preserving connections with their loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

One of us has to say he's sorry yeah
We need to apologize to each other to end this tension and salvage our friendship.


Or we will never be friends again
If we don't resolve our differences, our friendship will be lost forever.


Let's have a drink and talk it over
Let's calmly discuss the issue while enjoying each other's company over drinks, instead of being angry or defensive.


I wanna keep you for my date
I value you as a person and want to maintain a friendly relationship with you.


We're here today and gone tomorrow oh
Life is fleeting and unpredictable, and we should cherish our connections with others while we can.


None of us knows when life will end
We can't predict how long we or anyone else will live, so it's important to appreciate the present moment.


I said some things that caused you sorrow
I am acknowledging my hurtful words and regret how they affected you.


I wanna keep you for my friend
Despite our conflict, I still value our friendship and would like to repair it, if possible.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL WITHERS

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