Chris Knox (born 2 September 1952 in Invercargill) is a New Zealand musicia… Read Full Bio ↴Chris Knox (born 2 September 1952 in Invercargill) is a New Zealand musician and cartoonist.

Starting his vocal career with NZ punk band The Enemy in 1977, Knox has involved in the NZ music scene ever since. Frontman for the short-lived but energetic Toy Love and one half of the perpetually magical duo that is Tall Dwarfs - as well as recording and performing his own solo works. Knox assembled Chris Knox & The Nothing in the mid-2000s and recorded two albums.

On Thursday 11 June 2009, Knox was admitted to Auckland hospital suffering from a stroke. This initially left him with limited speech and mobility. Friends and family of Knox initiated a blog that kept people updated. An album of various musicians from around the world performing Knox's songs was produced entitled "Stroke: Songs for Chris Knox" with all proceeds going to Knox.

My Only Friend
Chris Knox Lyrics

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If I want you it's purely that There's nothing else
No one in this world I know like you
If I lost you I would be as if bereft
Of every single thing that makes us more than two

When I touch you it means so much to me
There is a sensual mystery to every move
When I'm inside you, I know it is the only place

To be completely free, completely true

So you can trust me
You can open every window, every door
And let the light come flooding in
And let the swollen rivers run
For there is more of what you love inside of me
Than even I can comprehend
There is no end
My only friend

If I hurt you it's only that I'm trying
To get deeper into everything you are
When I enrage you, I know that you will understand
How much we learn from venturing too far

So you can trust me
You can open every window, every door
And let the light come flooding in
And let the swollen rivers run
For there is more of what you love inside of me
Than even I can comprehend
There is no end
My only friend

I know how hard it is to be
Completely open, strong and free
To say what's truly on your mind
It's memories to unload
The very essence of your soul
That holds the key to your desire

Just know I love you
Yes, I think I know exactly
What that old eluded cliche truly means

I love you, it must be true
I finally put it in a song instead of singing in my dreams

Overall Meaning

In this song, Chris Knox expresses his love for someone who is his “only friend”. He tells his friend that if he wants them, it is solely for the connection they share, and nothing else. Without this person, he would feel incomplete and lost. He also discusses the intimate aspect of their relationship, stating that being with them is the only place he feels completely free and true. Knox reassures his friend that he can trust him and open up to him, no matter what. Even if he hurts them unintentionally, it is only because he is trying to understand them better. He truly loves this person, and even though it is hard to completely open up and say what is on your mind, he knows the essence of this person’s soul and desires, and loves them for who they are.

This song is a beautiful message about the connection between two people who truly love each other. The lyrics suggest a deep emotional bond with someone, one that goes beyond just physical or emotional attraction. The theme of trust runs throughout the song, and Knox reassures his friend that they can trust him to be there whenever they need him. The lyrics are straightforward and honest, which is what makes them so powerful. The song is a testament to the beauty of true friendship and love.

Line by Line Meaning

If I want you it's purely that There's nothing else
I desire you and only you, without any other motives or distractions.

No one in this world I know like you
You are unique and irreplaceable in my life.

If I lost you I would be as if bereft Of every single thing that makes us more than two
Losing you would make me feel empty, as if I lost the very essence of our relationship.

When I touch you it means so much to me
Every touch between us holds a deep emotional connection and significance.

There is a sensual mystery to every move
Our physical intimacy is full of unexplained wonders and delights.

When I'm inside you, I know it is the only place To be completely free, completely true
In your embrace, I feel liberated and genuine, and nowhere else feels as comfortable.

So you can trust me
You can have faith in my intentions, actions, and words.

You can open every window, every door And let the light come flooding in And let the swollen rivers run
You can reveal yourself fully to me, and I will appreciate and accept every aspect of your being.

For there is more of what you love inside of me Than even I can comprehend There is no end My only friend
I have a vast and complex personality that contains more positive traits than I am aware of, and our bond will never fade away.

If I hurt you it's only that I'm trying To get deeper into everything you are
When I hurt you, it is not out of malice but rather an attempt to understand your experiences and emotions in a deeper way.

When I enrage you, I know that you will understand How much we learn from venturing too far
Even when we push each other to the extremes of our emotions, we know that it helps us grow and learn together.

I know how hard it is to be Completely open, strong and free To say what's truly on your mind
I empathize with the difficulty of being vulnerable and expressive, and I admire your bravery in doing so.

It's memories to unload The very essence of your soul That holds the key to your desire
Sharing your past experiences and emotions reveals your true passions and aspirations.

Just know I love you
I want you to be certain that I have deep and sincere feelings for you.

Yes, I think I know exactly What that old eluded cliche truly means
I have a newfound understanding of the timeless and often overused phrase 'I love you'.

I love you, it must be true I finally put it in a song instead of singing in my dreams
My love for you is unquestionable, and I am expressing it openly and publicly for the first time.

Writer(s): Christopher Alexander Knox Copyright: Mushroom Music Pty Ltd.

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