From the year 2001 to 2004, Cyrus starred in the television show Doc. The show was about a country doctor who moved from Montana to New York City. In late 2005, he also began to co-star in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana, with daughter Miley Cyrus. The show has been on the air for three seasons.
The I'm American Songfacts reports that Billy Ray Cyrus’ twelfth studio album, I'm American is a collection of patriotic songs. It was initially scheduled to be released in November 2010, but after being pushed back numerous times, it finally came out on June 28, 2011.
You've Got a Friend
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics
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When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, whoa, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
[Chorus]
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer, or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I'll be there
You've got a friend
[Verse 2]
If the sky above you should turn dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind should begin to blow
Keep your head together now or call my name out loud
And soon I'll be knocking upon your door
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
People can be so cold
They'll hurt you, yes, and desert you
Or they'll take your soul if you let them
Ah, but don't you let them
[Chorus]
You've got a friend
The song "You've Got a Friend" by Billy Ray Cyrus is a cover version of a classic written by Carole King in 1971. The lyrics are about the comforting feeling of having a close friend who will always be there to help you in times of need. The first verse sets the scene for someone who is feeling down and troubled and needs a helping hand. The lyrics encourage the listener to close their eyes and think of the singer, who will be there to brighten up even the darkest night.
The chorus emphasizes the strong bond between the singer and the listener. It states that wherever the listener may be, the singer will come running to see them again. The line "winter, spring, summer, or fall" suggests that this friendship is enduring, no matter what season it is. The message is clear: all the listener has to do is call and the singer will be there for them.
In the final verse, the lyrics celebrate the special bond of friendship. The singer acknowledges that people can be cold and hurtful, but the listener should not let them take their soul. Instead, the listener should take comfort in the fact that they have a true friend who will always be there for them. The song ends on a positive note, reminding the listener once again that they have a friend.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're down and troubled
When you're feeling low and overwhelmed
And you need a helping hand
When you need someone to help you through your troubles
And nothing, whoa, nothing is going right
When everything seems to be going wrong
Close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there
Think of me when you need someone to rely on and I'll be there for you
To brighten up even your darkest night
To bring happiness and light even in your darkest moments
You just call out my name
Just call my name when you need me
And you know wherever I am
You know I'll be there for you no matter where I am
I'll come running to see you again
I'll hurry to come see you again
Winter, spring, summer, or fall
No matter what season it is
All you have to do is call
Just call me and I'll be there for you
And I'll be there, yes, I'll be there
Assurance that I'll always be there for you
If the sky above you should turn dark and full of clouds
If things start to go wrong for you
And that old north wind should begin to blow
When things start to go badly
Keep your head together now or call my name out loud
Stay calm or call me when you need someone to lean on
And soon I'll be knocking upon your door
I'll come to your rescue as soon as I can
Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
Isn't it great to know that you always have someone to turn to
People can be so cold
People can be unkind and unsympathetic
They'll hurt you, yes, and desert you
They can cause you pain and abandon you
Or they'll take your soul if you let them
They can harm you emotionally or spiritually
Ah, but don't you let them
Don't let others bring you down
You've got a friend
But remember, you always have someone who cares about you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King
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