Darkel is one half of the French, electronic music duo Air. Otherwise known… Read Full Bio ↴Darkel is one half of the French, electronic music duo Air. Otherwise known as Jean-Benoit Dunckel, his solo album was released on 19th September 2006 in America, and one day earlier in the UK. According to Dunckel (or Darkel) himself, "Most of the tracks contain some piano, and the chords are on the black keys most of the time, because I like the sound of that." Of the 10 tracks (or 11 depending on the version of the album) two are instrumentals. The first single At The End Of The Sky is available on iTunes, and the album also includes the songs TV Destroy and My Own Sun.

Be My Friend
Darkel Lyrics

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You would never lie to me
You would not even try
You would see in my eyes
All the love that I have
All the love that I am

If the devil falls on you
Taking you by surprise

Let me give you the hand
Of a sane simple man
To relieve your mind

Be my friend, Be my friend, Be my friend
Until the end of time

When I am far away
Please protect my girl
And I will come back
In your memory
Like an eternal dream

Be my friend, Be my friend, Be my friend
Until the end of time

There are no good friends who always hide
Away from respect, they wouldn't dare

There are no good friends who never argue
Over the secrets that they share...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Darkel's song Be My Friend are an appeal to a potential friend, who the singer hopes will be honest and true, and who he can trust to always be there for him. The singer declares that this person would never lie to him, and that they would be able to see the love that he has in his eyes. The singer then offers his friendship in return, promising to be a true friend until "the end of time."

The second verse of the song takes a slightly darker turn, as the singer acknowledges that there may be difficult times ahead, and that his friend may need his help. He offers to be a "sane simple man" who can help them in times of trouble or distress. The chorus repeats the refrain, asking again for the person to be his friend until the end of time.

The final verse speaks to the challenges that sometimes arise in friendships, acknowledging that friends may disagree or argue over the secrets they share. However, the singer declares that there are no good friends who always hide from each other or never stand up for themselves.

All in all, Darkel's song Be My Friend is a heartfelt appeal for friendship, with a touching message of loyalty and support that many listeners will identify with.

Line by Line Meaning

You would never lie to me
I trust you completely and know you would always tell me the truth.

You would not even try
I know you would never attempt to deceive me.

You would see in my eyes
You can read my emotions and understand the love I have for you.

All the love that I have
I care for you deeply and have strong feelings towards you.

All the love that I am
My essence is filled with love and I am capable of providing it to you.

If the devil falls on you
If you are ever in a dangerous or difficult situation...

Taking you by surprise
...and you do not expect it to happen...

Let me give you the hand
...allow me to offer you my help...

Of a sane simple man
...from a rational, uncomplicated person.

To relieve your mind
I want to alleviate any stress or worry you may have about the situation.

Be my friend, Be my friend, Be my friend
I want to establish a deep, meaningful friendship with you.

Until the end of time
I hope our friendship lasts and endures throughout our lifetimes.

When I am far away
In the future, if I am ever distant or absent...

Please protect my girl
...I trust you to look after my loved ones and keep them safe...

And I will come back
...with the hope to return and spend time with them again.

In your memory
I want to remain in your thoughts and heart even when I am gone.

Like an eternal dream
I want our memories together to feel like they last forever, as if they were a beautiful dream.

There are no good friends who always hide
A true friend does not deceive or withhold important information. Honesty is necessary for a strong friendship.

Away from respect, they wouldn't dare
Respect is integral to a good friendship. True friends wouldn't jeopardize that by lying or keeping secrets.

There are no good friends who never argue
Even good friends will have disagreements, but they are able to work through them and come to a mutual understanding.

Over the secrets that they share...
...especially when it comes to things they have confided in each other.

Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: E. DRAKE, J. SHIRL

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