Friends
Donna Summer Lyrics


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In our childhoods days
Together we would play
People said we were inseparable

Like a brother then
My protective friend
He would always take good care of me
[Chorus]
Friends that's what we are just
Friends no more or less oh
Here we are sharing so much fun
Friends why can't he see that I want him
To be more than my friend

Years have come and gone
Still our friendship's strong
Now he's more than just the boy next door

I'm in love with him
Guess I've always been
He doesn't know he's all I'm living for

[Chorus]

I'd like to tell him that I need him bad
But I'm afraid if I do I might lose
The only friend that I have





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Donna Summer's song "Friends" describe the story of two childhood friends who are inseparable - although he is like a brother to her, she eventually falls in love with him. They continue to remain close over time, but the singer is afraid to confess her feelings as she fears losing the only friend she has. The song captures the conflict of wanting something more in a relationship but not wanting to risk the friendship by expressing those desires.


The nostalgic and wistful tone of the song highlights the complex emotions that often accompany friendships between men and women. There's an element of comfort in the familiarity of the friendship, yet a desire for something more that lingers just beneath the surface. The chorus of the song highlights this paradox, noting that they are "just friends" but also sharing "so much fun" - while also expressing a longing for something more.


Line by Line Meaning

In our childhoods days
Back in our childhood, when we were young and carefree


Together we would play
We used to spend most of our time together, playing and having fun


People said we were inseparable
We were so close that people used to refer to us as inseparable


Like a brother then
He was like a brother to me at that time


My protective friend
He always looked out for me and protected me from harm


He would always take good care of me
He was always there for me and took good care of me


[Chorus]
The chorus emphasizes the fact that we are just friends and nothing more


Years have come and gone
As time passed by and we grew older


Still our friendship's strong
Our friendship has stood the test of time and is still going strong


Now he's more than just the boy next door
He has become more than just a neighbor, he's an integral part of my life


I'm in love with him
I've come to realize that I'm deeply in love with him


Guess I've always been
I realize now that I've been in love with him for a long time


He doesn't know he's all I'm living for
He has no idea that my life revolves around him and my love for him


[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated to emphasize the fact that I yearn for more than our friendship


I'd like to tell him that I need him bad
I wish I could confess my feelings and tell him how much I need him


But I'm afraid if I do I might lose
I'm afraid that if I confess my love, our friendship might be at risk


The only friend that I have
He is not just any friend, he's the only one I have in this world


[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated, highlighting the fact that even though we are just friends, I want more




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIORGIO MORODER, PETE BELLOTTE

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