Friends And Lovers
Eddie Rabbitt & Juice Newton Lyrics

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What would you think if I told you
I've always wanted to hold you?
I don't know what we're afraid of
Nothing would change if we made love.

So I'll be your friend
And I'll be your lover
'Cause I know in our hearts we agree

We don't have to be one or the other
Oh, no, we could be both to each other.

Yes it's a chance that we're taking
And somebody's heart may be breaking
Oooh, but we can't stop what's inside us
Our love for each other will guide us.

So I'll be your friend
And I'll be your lover
'Cause I know in our hearts we agree
We don't have to be one or the other

I've been through you
You've been through me
Sometimes a friend is the hardest to see
And we always know when it's laid on the line
Nobody else is as easy to find

So I'll be your friend
(I'll be)
And I'll be your lover
Cause I'll be your friend
(I'll be)
And I'll be your lover
'Cause I know in our hearts we agree

We don't have to be one or the other
Oh, no, we could be both to each other.

Overall Meaning

The song "Both to Each Other" by Eddie Rabbitt is a romantic ballad that speaks about a deep connection between two people who want to be both lovers and friends. The singer of the song shares that he has always wanted to hold the person he is singing to, but they are both afraid of what could happen if they make love. Despite their fear, they both agree that they don't have to choose between being friends or lovers; they can be both to each other.

The lyrics express the belief that true love and friendship are intertwined, and that they can be a source of strength and guidance, even when things get tough. The singer acknowledges that taking a chance on their love could result in someone's heart being broken but believes that their love for each other will guide them.

Overall, "Both to Each Other" is a testament to the power of love and friendship to overcome fear and uncertainty. It suggests that a deep and meaningful connection between two people can be both a romantic and platonic one, and that this kind of relationship is worth fighting for.

Line by Line Meaning

What would you think if I told you I've always wanted to hold you?
I want to hold you, but I am not sure how you feel about it. What would you think if I told you?

I don't know what we're afraid of Nothing would change if we made love.
I am not sure why we are hesitant. Having sex wouldn't change our feelings towards each other.

So I'll be your friend And I'll be your lover 'Cause I know in our hearts we agree We don't have to be one or the other Oh, no, we could be both to each other.
Let's not limit our relationship to friendship or romance only. We can be both a friend and a lover, and our hearts are in agreement on this.

Yes it's a chance that we're taking And somebody's heart may be breaking Oooh, but we can't stop what's inside us Our love for each other will guide us.
It's a risk to take our relationship to the next level, and someone may get hurt. But we can't help how we feel, and our love for each other will help us navigate the situation.

I've been through you You've been through me Sometimes a friend is the hardest to see And we always know when it's laid on the line Nobody else is as easy to find
We are close and know each other well, but sometimes it's hard to see a friend in a romantic light. However, we know when it's time to take the next step, and there is no one else as compatible as we are.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL HOWARD GORDON, JAY GRUSKA

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