For You
Friend Within Lyrics


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I don′t know, don't know what I can do for you
I don′t know, don't know what I can do for you
Hey, yeah, whoo

Ooh-whee
I don't know, don′t know what I can do for you
I don′t know, don't know what I can do for you
I don′t know, don't know what I can do for you
I don′t know, don't know what I can do for you

I don′t know, don't know what I can do for you
I don't know, don′t know what I can do for you
I don′t know, don't know what I can do for you
I don′t know, don't know what I can do for you
Hey, yeah, whoo

Ooh-whee
I don′t know, don't know what I can do for you
I don′t know, don't know what I can do for you




I don't know, don′t know what I can do for you
I don′t know, don't know what I can do for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of For You by Friend Within are simple yet expressive. The repetition of the phrase "I don't know, don't know what I can do for you" suggests that the singer is uncertain about how to help the person they are addressing. The repetition also serves to emphasize their helplessness, despite their desire to do something for the other person. The use of "hey, yeah, whoo" and "ooh-whee" in between the repetitions of the main phrase indicates a sense of frustration or emotional tension.


The vagueness of the lyrics allows for multiple interpretations. It could be a love song where the singer is confessing their love but unsure of how to win the affection of the other person. Alternatively, it could be addressing a friend going through a tough time and the singer is struggling to find the right words to provide comfort or support. The lyrics could even be interpreted in a broader sense, addressing the singer's general feelings of inadequacy or uncertainty.


Overall, the lyrics of For You by Friend Within are minimal yet impactful, evoking a sense of emotional vulnerability and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know, don't know what I can do for you
The singer is expressing their uncertainty and lack of understanding in how they can help the person they are addressing.


Hey, yeah, whoo
An interjection conveying excitement or enthusiasm.


Ooh-whee
An expression of emotion, indicating excitement or happiness.




Writer(s): Lee Mortimer

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Lee Mortimer

Banger!!!

Daniel Vernall

You've done it again Lee 👏

GABE MUSIC OFFICIAL

Friend Within smashes it once again 🔥 Such a talented artist 🙌

Taurus Music

SUCH A SICK TRACK! AMAZING VOCALS

BigC

This is a banger 🔥🔥

javier rascon

I like the beat, and the extended version is great, well done!!

Oscar Heczel electro

Excelente rolita ❣

Tazmanskiy

отличный трек в мою коллекцию. огонь

Jord Tay

Heard this on Radio 1 and I just had to come back for another listen

Grant M

Simple, effective. This will hit nice on a dancefloor when they reopen.

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