Good Friend Of Mine
Family Lyrics


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Well I heard that the world you have travelled**
News came by on the grapevine
So I hope you don't seem to be simple, no
Cause you were a good friend of mine
We were just friends back in schooldays
Shared cigarettes, girls and wine
You got lucky, came into some money
You were a good friend of mine

You know I left school and earned money
Things went by **
But you could afford to be educated
You were a good friend of mine

Said I've worked like a slave till my dad died
Mother and me, we went crying
Still paid out to the chaplain, oh Lord
You were a good friend of mine

Meet Mary my wife and the kids here
All our food it came off the breadline
I guess you're what they call a gay bachelor, yeah
And you're still a good friend of mine

Now you hear me, we will be together
Goin' to your place or to mine
We don't need to ** that we have it all
And of course you're a good friend of mine





I said we're healthy, my my my
You're still a good friend of mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Family feat. Roger Chapman's song Good Friend Of Mine tell the story of two friends who have taken different paths in life. The singer has heard that his friend has travelled the world and has become financially successful, but he hopes this success hasn't made him arrogant or changed him from the good friend he used to be. They were close friends in their schooldays, sharing cigarettes, girls and wine, but the singer left school to earn money while his friend was able to receive an education. Despite this, they have remained friends.


The singer reveals that he had to work hard for his money and had a difficult time when his father passed away, but he and his mother still paid out to the chaplain. In contrast, his friend was able to afford an education and has become a wealthy, gay bachelor. However, the singer emphasizes that they are still good friends and that they don't need to prove anything to each other. They are both healthy and have families, and the singer looks forward to spending time with his friend.


Overall, the lyrics reflect on the value of friendship and how even when friends take different paths in life or experience different levels of success, a true and meaningful friendship can still endure.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I heard that the world you have travelled
I have heard that you traveled around the world.


News came by on the grapevine
I heard this news through a gossip or rumor.


So I hope you don't seem to be simple, no
I hope you haven't become naive because of your travels.


Cause you were a good friend of mine
I consider you a treasured friend.


We were just friends back in schooldays
We only shared a friendship while in school.


Shared cigarettes, girls and wine
During our friendship, we shared smoking, female company, and wine.


You got lucky, came into some money
You were fortunate to gain some monetary wealth.


You were a good friend of mine
Your newfound wealth did not change my perception of our friendship.


You know I left school and earned money
I left school and obtained financial independence.


Things went by
Time passed by.


But you could afford to be educated
You had the financial means to pursue education.


You were a good friend of mine
Despite our different paths, I still respect and cherish our friendship.


Said I've worked like a slave till my dad died
I worked tirelessly until the death of my father.


Mother and me, we went crying
My mother and I mourned over my father's death.


Still paid out to the chaplain, oh Lord
We still donated to the chaplain despite our financial struggles.


You were a good friend of mine
Even during our tough times, you remained a valued friend.


Meet Mary my wife and the kids here
Let me introduce you to my wife Mary and our children.


All our food it came off the breadline
We struggled financially and depended on charity for our food.


I guess you're what they call a gay bachelor, yeah
I assume you are what society calls a happy single man.


And you're still a good friend of mine
Your marital status does not affect our friendship.


Now you hear me, we will be together
Let me make it clear that we will remain friends and spend time together.


Goin' to your place or to mine
We will go to either your house or mine.


We don't need to boast that we have it all
We don't need to brag about having everything in life.


And of course you're a good friend of mine
It goes without saying that our friendship is still intact.


I said we're healthy, my my my
I emphasize that we are both in good health.


You're still a good friend of mine
Our friendship endures despite the passage of time and life's challenges.




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Comments from YouTube:

@pcbluespcblues

bloody great song, as are all Family's songs!

@stevenkalka

Family had such a unique sound, they didn't try to sound like anyone else.

@RothkoFridgeMagnet

Quite often they didn't try to sound like themselves either!

@Mongwad

Chappo is absolutely amazing on this one.

@lauramccann7561

Never seemed to get the acclaim they were due. Not sure why, talented musicians, a wonderful singer and great songs. A special band.

@24031965GAV

Grew up with this 45 in our house. No Mule's Fool on the flip side. Strange Band EP great too.

@elenagallina598

Well, I think that ...THIS MUSIC is a "Good Friend Of Mine"!

@MrWaspig

Fantastic. But isn''t on my copy of "Song for me".

@Tobcontinued1

~n~ that u HavE BEEnnNn! <3....

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