That's What Friends Are For
Deniece Williams Lyrics
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Do you wonder how I spend my day
Thinkin' 'bout you
And maybe in a special way
I can show you how I miss you more and more
'Cause after all
That's what friends are for
Do you think that you would like to nap?
By the fire
I will hold you gently in my lap
And I'll count the minutes till you sleep no more
'Cause after all
That's what friends are for
All I want to do
Is to make life a little better for you
So I try so hard to keep what's ours together
There never could be
Another for me
Are you hungry?
Do you think that you could use some wine
And the music
Did you have a certain thing in mind?
When the dinner, wine and music starts to bore
I will fluff the pillows on the floor and more
'Cause after all
That's what friends are for
'Cause after all
That's what friends are for
'Cause after all
That's what friends are for
'Cause after all
That's what friends are for
'Cause after all
That's what friends are for
'Cause after all
That's what friends are for
The lyrics to Deniece Williams's song "That's What Friends Are For" express the sentiment of a person who is deeply missing their friend while they are away. The singer wonders how they spend their day and thinks about them in a special way. They want to show their friend how much they miss them, which they believe is what friends are for.
The singer of the song goes on to ask their friend if they are tired and in need of a nap. They offer to hold them gently in their lap and wait for them to sleep, counting the minutes until they wake up. The singer expresses a desire to make life a little better for their friend and keep what's theirs together. They will even fluff the pillows on the floor when dinner, wine, and music start to bore, because that's what friends are for.
Overall, the song is about the depth of friendship and the lengths one friend goes to make the other feel comfortable and loved, even when they are not physically present. The lyrics have a soothing and calming effect, and the melody is gentle, simple, and catchy.
Line by Line Meaning
While you're gone
During the time you're not with me
Do you wonder how I spend my day
Do you think about how I spend my time
Thinkin' 'bout you
Thoughts of you fill my mind
And maybe in a special way
Possibly in a unique and meaningful manner
I can show you how I miss you more and more
I will demonstrate how much I long for you
'Cause after all
Because in the end
That's what friends are for
That's what true companionship entails
Are you tired?
Do you feel exhausted?
Do you think that you would like to nap?
Would you benefit from taking a short rest?
By the fire
Near the warmth of the flames
I will hold you gently in my lap
I will cradle you with tenderness
And I'll count the minutes till you sleep no more
And I'll track the time until you awaken
'Cause after all
Because in the end
That's what friends are for
That's what true companionship entails
All I want to do
My desire is only to
Is to make life a little better for you
Improve your life by a small degree
So I try so hard to keep what's ours together
Thus, I diligently work to preserve what we have
There never could be
There is no possibility of there ever being
Another for me
Another person who could match you
Are you hungry?
Do you feel like you could use some food?
Do you think that you could use some wine
Would it be beneficial for you to have some alcohol?
And the music
And what about the music?
Did you have a certain thing in mind?
Was there a specific type of music you wanted to hear?
When the dinner, wine and music starts to bore
In the event that the meal, wine, and music become tiresome
I will fluff the pillows on the floor and more
I will make adjustments to make you more comfortable
'Cause after all
Because in the end
That's what friends are for
That's what true companionship entails
'Cause after all
Because in the end
That's what friends are for
That's what true companionship entails
'Cause after all
Because in the end
That's what friends are for
That's what true companionship entails
'Cause after all
Because in the end
That's what friends are for
That's what true companionship entails
'Cause after all
Because in the end
That's what friends are for
That's what true companionship entails
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: Clarence McDonald, Deniece June Williams, Fritz Baskett, Lani Groves
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@traceyplatt1633
When we had brilliant music writers, musicians and arrangers. This gives me goose bumps.
@shelleepryor9549
Absolutely!!
@TheLbls1
A lot of singers sing by yelling, whistling or screaming to get at a high note. Deniece Williams' voice is exceptional in that she can sing at a very high pitch. No whistling or tricks with her singing. Her voice is pure and her talent is undeniable.
@jeangudger8143
A mastermind of Stevie Wonder. Winbush,Williams,Wright, Riperton were singers of Wonderlove . Who sang for Stevie sounded amazing even though he can’t see but hearing the melodic voices of these women made you imagine things to life through song.
@edwinbatiste7550
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever created!! Excellent vocals, arrangement, and musicianship!!
@debbiebrett6689
Whenever I hear this beautiful song I remember a particular night in June 1979. I had met a super chap at an organ recital and for reasons too complicated to explain here, we ended up spending the night wandering around in the Wimbledon area. We had a rest and sat on a seat outside the department store Eley's' just as dawn was appearing, and this song was running round and round my head. It just seemed to suit the rather surreal but peaceful situation! Richard was such a funny chap and we became firm friends until he died suddenly at the age of 27. R.I.P Richard.
@carbonbodyworker
Magical x
@debbiebrett6689
@@carbonbodyworker Thank you for your response. Yes, it was certainly magical! x
@uncleian6816
What a lovely - if sad - memory.
@beautyRest1
Thanks for sharing this beautiful,short and sad memory with us!