Punk rock band formed in 1989 by former All, DYS and Dag Nasty frontman Dav… Read Full Bio ↴Punk rock band formed in 1989 by former All, DYS and Dag Nasty frontman Dave Smalley, who is the only permanent member. The band has recorded 7 studio albums. They stayed on "Epitaph Records" until 1998 and have since switched to other labels. Down by Law has never achieved substantial commercial success, but a number of largely popular acts cite them as influential. After several lineup changes, the band went on hiatus from touring and recording in 2003, but resurfaced in 2008 before beginning work on new material and embarking on their first tour in six years in 2009.
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Best friends
Down By Law Lyrics

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Wake up in time to get you call
Make sure this time we got it all

My best friend's always near me, cheers me, looking after me
I need her and it's clear to see
My best friend's always near me
[Enjoy this as long as we should be]
With only her my life it could be

My friend knows why
When I've lost track
We'll never cry
We'll always laugh
For a stop and go
And I know we would
My friend's always by my side

And it's so nice to be near her
[Or just to come to hear her]

These days are looking ofently good
We made it and I know we would

Chorus

Hold on to me, hold on to me...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Down By Law's song "Best Friends" convey a message of the importance of a strong bond between friends. The singer wakes up early to answer a call from their best friend and makes sure that they are fully present in their time together. The singer cherishes the relationship with their best friend, who is always there to look after and cheer them up. The singer expresses how they need their best friend in their life and how it's evident that they are always near.

The lyrics further highlight the special bond between friends, where the friend knows why the singer has lost track and doesn't cry, always laughs with them. The song speaks to the unwavering support a friend can provide in both good and rough times. The lyrics also reflect how good it is to know that someone is always there for you and how comforting it is to be near a friend. The chorus, "Hold on to me," emphasizes the stability and security the friendship brings to the singer's life.

Line by Line Meaning

Wake up in time to get you call
I wake up early to make sure I don't miss a call from my best friend.

Make sure this time we got it all
I want to make sure we have everything planned out this time.

My best friend's always near me, cheers me, looking after me
My best friend is always there for me, supporting me and taking care of me.

I need her and it's clear to see
I rely on her and it's obvious to everyone.

My best friend's always near me
I'm grateful that my best friend is always around.

[Enjoy this as long as we should be]
[Let's enjoy this friendship for as long as we can]

With only her my life it could be
She's all I need to feel complete in life.

My friend knows why
My friend understands me better than anyone else.

When I've lost track
When I feel lost and confused, she helps me find my way.

We'll never cry
We won't let anything bring us down.

We'll always laugh
We find joy in everything and always make each other laugh.

For a stop and go
No matter what life throws our way, we'll stick together.

And I know we would
I have complete faith that we'll always be there for each other.

My friend's always by my side
I'm grateful that my friend is always there for me.

And it's so nice to be near her
I love being around her and spending time with her.

[Or just to come to hear her]
[Even if we're not doing anything, I just want to be in her presence]

These days are looking ofently good
Things are going well for us lately.

We made it and I know we would
We've been through a lot together, but we always come out on top.

Chorus
Hold on to me, hold on to me...

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Glenn A McKinney, Edward Crouch Keith

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Wake up in time to get your call
Make sure this time we got it all

My best friend's always near me, she’s been looking after me
I need her and it's clear to see
My best friend's always near me
Enjoined in arms just like we should be
With only her my life it could be

My friend knows why
When I've lost track
We'll never cry
We'll always laugh
For a stop and go
And I know we would
My friend is always by my side

And it's so nice to be near her
Or just to call to hear her

These days are looking awfully good
We made it and I know we would

My best friend's always near me, she’s been looking after me
I need her and it's clear to see
My best friend's always near me
Enjoined in arms just like we should be
With only her my life it could be

My friend knows why
When I've lost track
We'll never cry
We'll always laugh
For a stop and go
And I know we would
Cuz my friend is always by my side

And it's so nice to be near her
Or just to call to hear her

Hold on to me, hold on to me...