A Friend Like U
Geoff Moore And The Distance Lyrics

The Lone Ranger and Tonto
Using the famous pair of The Lone Ranger and Tonto as an example, we establish a connection between two inseparable friends.

Laurel and Hardy
The friendship between the legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy is another reference to demonstrate the bond of true friends.

Batman and Robin
Batman and Robin are also known for their strong friendship, and this line further emphasizes the close bond and loyalty between the two friends singing the song.

It was Snoopy and Charlie
Snoopy and Charlie are another example of two friends who are mutually devoted to one another, corroborating the sincerity of the bond between the singers of the song.

Friends through thick and thin
The statement acknowledges that true friends are not only there during the good times but also during the hard times.

Friends to the very end
This line emphasizes the unbreakable and everlasting friendship between two people that will last for the rest of their lives.

I think you would agree
The use of this phrase creates a sense of warmth and inclusivity, inviting the listener into the conversation, and asks them to confirm the validity of the statements made about friendship.

That's how it is for You and me
The line confirms that the song is directed towards two people who share a genuinely intimate and unshakeable bond with one another.

I want to know I need You
The singer expresses their desire to have their friend nearby to fill the void in their life, highlighting how important friendship is.

I want you to know it's true
The singer is keen on demonstrating that this is a message that should be understood wholeheartedly by their friend.

That there's no way
The statement confirms that there was no other option; without the friend's companionship, the singer was not going to make it through life.

I could have made it without You
Without their friend's unyielding support, the singer would not have been successful in their endeavors.

It's so good to know that
The statement reflects the life-changing effect that having a friend like the one being sung about has had on the singer.

I've got a friend like You
This line refers to the presence of the singer's good friend in their life and how important that connection is.

I tell you it's black
This line refers to the two friends having different points of view on a particular matter.

But you see it white
The singer's friend sees things in a positive light, offering reassurance and hope to the singer even when things seem insurmountable.

You say go left
The line is another example of two friends seeing things differently, with one suggesting that they take one particular path in life.

But I know it's right
The other friend confident of their choice and argue that it is the right path to take, this line highlights the trust and faith two friends can have in each other's decisions.

No matter where we go
This statement confirms that through all the changes and progress in life, the two friends will always have each other’s backs.

Be it through the highs or lows
This line emphasizes that true friends are not only present throughout the good times, but they also stay through the tough times as well.

I will be by Your side
Reiterating the singer’s commitment to enduring friendship, the line emphasizes how important the friend is and how they will always be there.

'Cause You and I are friends for life
This conclusive statement emphasizes the song's central theme about unbreakable friendship that will last throughout the singers' entire lives.

Through all of the laughter and tears
True friendship does not only exist through happy moments but is often more apparent during difficult times that one shares with the other.

Through all the questions and fears
The line highlights that friends share a deep bond that goes beyond just happy moments and involves sharing their fears, doubts, and questions.

Through all of the winning and losing and trying
The lyrics demonstrate the importance of unwavering and unequivocal support throughout every challenge life throws your way.

I will be by Your side
The line is a reiteration of the importance of one's support for one another as true companions advancing together through life.

'Cause You and I are friends for life
As in the earlier instance, this line reiterates the strength of their bond and its longevity, reflecting the essence of the song.