That's What Friends Are For
Dionne Warwick feat. Elton John Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder Lyrics


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And I never thought I'd feel this way
And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say
That I do believe I love you
And if I should ever go away
Well, then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today
And then if you can remember

Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

Well, you came and opened me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you
Oh and then for the times when we're apart
Well, then close your eyes and know
These words are coming from my heart
And then if you can remember

Oh, keep smilin' and keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
In good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
Oh, that's what friends are for

Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for




For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
'Cause I tell you that's what friends are for
For good times and for bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for (that's what friends are for, ya)

On me for sure (count on me for sure, count on me for sure)
That's what friends are for

Keep smilin', keep shinin'

Overall Meaning

"That's What Friends Are For" is a song performed by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder. The lyrics speak about the value of friendship, the deep connection that two people can share and how friendship can sustain and uplift a person through both good and bad times. The chorus states "Keep smilin', keep shinin', knowing you can always count on me for sure. That's what friends are for. For good times and bad times, I'll be on your side forevermore. That's what friends are for."


Throughout the song, the singer expresses gratitude for the person who has brought them so much happiness and opened their eyes so that they can see the world from a different perspective. Even if they go away, the singer encourages their friend to remember the good times they shared and maintain a positive and optimistic outlook. The song has a positive, heartwarming message and dynamic beat that makes it an enduring anthem for friendship.


Line by Line Meaning

And I never thought I'd feel this way
I didn't expect to have these feelings


And as far as I'm concerned
In my opinion


I'm glad I got the chance to say
I'm happy I can express myself


That I do believe I love you
I think I love you


And if I should ever go away
If I leave


Well, then close your eyes and try
Imagine


To feel the way we do today
To feel the same as we do now


And then if you can remember
And if you can recall


Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Keep being happy, keep shining/brightening up the world


Knowing you can always count on me for sure
Knowing you can always rely on me


That's what friends are for
That's the purpose of being friends


For good times and bad times
For both happy and sad moments


I'll be on your side forever more
I will always support you


Well, you came and opened me
You helped me become more open


And now there's so much more I see
I see the world in a different light now


And so by the way I thank you
I want to thank you, by the way


Oh and then for the times when we're apart
For the times when we're not together


Well, then close your eyes and know
Imagine and realize


These words are coming from my heart
I mean these words sincerely


Oh, keep smilin' and keep shinin'
Continue to be happy and brighten up the world


Knowing you can always count on me for sure
Knowing you can always rely on me


That's what friends are for
That's the purpose of being friends


In good times and bad times
Both in happy and sad moments


I'll be on your side forever more
I will always support you


Keep smilin', keep shinin'
Keep being happy, keep shining/brightening up the world


Knowing you can always count on me for sure
Knowing you can always rely on me


'Cause I tell you that's what friends are for
Because I'm telling you that's the purpose of being friends


For good times and for bad times
Both in happy and sad moments


I'll be on your side forever more
I will always support you


That's what friends are for (that's what friends are for, ya)
That's the purpose of being friends


On me for sure (count on me for sure, count on me for sure)
You can definitely rely on me


That's what friends are for
That's the purpose of being friends




Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Carole Sager

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Comments from YouTube:

@Stilldaboy

Them putting Stevie's harmonica in the song was the best decision they could've done!!! It shot the song into the stratosphere šŸš€

@junminlee8507

That's what I'm talking about bro.

@aquamatch

...oh c'mon with harmonica or without!

@sallywest9932

Absolutely fab!

@RapFanatic4ever

That makes me cry šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­

@Stilldaboy

@aquamatchĀ  the whole song is beautiful but that harmonica coming in at the beginning and end makes the song majestic

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@robbielux8353

I gotta tell youā€¦I love Gladys Knight..the way she just enjoys everyone elseā€™s performance and that smile ā¤

@titorios1416

Flawless smile

@flyboy10102

Absolutely!!

@jhonantonioobligado1571

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