Bobby Brown is an American singer and rapper. Brown, alongside frequent col… Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Brown is an American singer and rapper. Brown, alongside frequent collaborator Teddy Riley, is noted as one of the pioneers of new jack swing: a fusion of hip hop and R&B. Brown started his career in the R&B and pop group New Edition, from its inception in 1981 until his exit from the group in December 1985.

Once he started a solo career, Brown enjoyed commercial and critical success with his second album Don't Be Cruel (1988) which spawned five Billboard Hot 100 top 10 singles, including the number one hit "My Prerogative", and the Grammy Award-winning "Every Little Step". In 1989, Brown contributed two songs to the soundtrack of Ghostbusters II. In 1992, Brown married superstar singer Whitney Houston, with whom he later had a daughter named Bobbi Kristina Brown. The couple's drug issues and domestic disputes made them tabloid fodder.

Brown's next album Bobby (1992) spawned several singles including "Humpin' Around", "Get Away", and "Good Enough", however, sales of Bobby did not reach the level of its predecessor.

Brown also appeared in the films A Thin Line Between Love and Hate and Two Can Play That Game. He returned to New Edition for a reunion album and tour from 1996 to 1997, and returned with all six members for another stint in 2005. Brown and Houston starred in the 2005 reality show Being Bobby Brown; Houston filed for divorce two years later in 2007.

I'm Your Friend
Bobby Brown Lyrics

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I promise to stay through the rain
And I told you I'd stick close through the pain
Didn't I say

[Debra:]
I promise to go the extra mile
And when you're feeling sad
Will volunteer the smile

[Chorus:]
'Cause I'm your friend
And I'm there
Just say when
[Bobby:]
Yes, I'm your friend
And I will love you
'Til the end

[Debra:]
Now even though they'll be times
We won't agree
But the love we share
I know will always be

[Bobby:]
I will tell you
When right,
And yes, when wrong
'Cause it's the truth I love
And always take along

[Chorus x 2]

[Bobby:]
For we know love is patient
And love is kind, yeah
[Debra:]
This friendship I treasure
God gave is mine
[Bobby:]
He made us friends

And I will love you
'Til the end

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Your Friend" by Bobby Brown featuring Debra Winans opens with promises of loyalty and support through the tough times, "I promise to stay through the rain And I told you I'd stick close through the pain". The chorus further reinforces the message of being a true friend, always there and willing to help, "I'm your friend And I'm there, just say when, Yes, I'm your friend, And I will love you 'Til the end". The song is a beautiful expression of the enduring bond of true friendship, and how it can survive any disagreements and difficulties.

The verses talk about the importance of being honest and truthful with each other, and accepting each other's differences, "Now even though there'll be times, we won't agree, but the love we share, I know will always be, I will tell you when right, and yes, when wrong, 'Cause it's the truth I love, and always take along". The song ends with a powerful message about the value of a lasting friendship, which is a blessing from God, "This friendship I treasure, God gave is mine, He made us friends, And I will love you 'Til the end".

Overall, "I'm Your Friend" is a heartwarming song about the enduring power of true friendship, through thick and thin.

Line by Line Meaning

I promise to stay through the rain
I guarantee you my presence even when things are tough.

And I told you I'd stick close through the pain
I promised to be by your side and support you through your worst moments.

Didn't I say
I made a promise, remember?

I promise to go the extra mile
I am willing to put in more effort if it means bringing some happiness in your life.

And when you're feeling sad
If you feel down at times, you can trust me to help lift your mood.

Will volunteer the smile
I'll do my best to make you happy.

'Cause I'm your friend
I'm your true companion.

And I'm there
I'm present whenever you need me.

Just say when
You only need to let me know.

Yes, I'm your friend
I'm a true friend who's always there for you.