Friends will be friends
Holly Wilson Lyrics
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Another red letter day
So the pound has dropped and the children are creating
The other half run away
Taking all the cash and leaving you with the lumber
Got a pain in the chest
Doctors on strike what you need is a rest.
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give care and attention.
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand cos friends will be friends right till the end.
Now it's a beautiful day
The postman delivered a letter from your lover
Only a phone call away
You tried to track him down but somebody stole his number
As a matter of fact
You're getting used to life without him in your way.
It's so easy now, cos you got friends you can trust
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention.
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand cos friends will be friends right till the end.
It's so easy now, cos you got friends you can trust
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention.
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand cos friends will be friends right till the end.
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention.
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost.
Hold out your hand cos right till the end -
Friends will be friends.
Holly Wilson's song "Friends Will Be Friends" is an uplifting reminder of the value of true friendship through thick and thin. The song opens with a reference to "Another red letter day," likely indicating financial troubles. The pound has dropped, and the children are creating, perhaps implying the struggles of raising a family during tough times. The other half of the situation has run away, taking all the cash and leaving the singer with the lumber. The use of lumber as a metaphor may suggest that the singer is left with heavy burdens that they don't know how to carry. The singer also has a pain in their chest, and the doctors are on a strike, making it harder for them to get the help they need.
However, the chorus of the song celebrates the power of friendship. Even when life is tough and hope seems lost, friends will always be there to give care, attention, and love. The singer receives a letter from their lover and tries to track them down, but someone stole their number. Despite this seemingly awful situation, the singer finds solace in the fact that they have friends they can trust, and they're getting used to life without their lover in their way. The song concludes with a reiteration that friends will always be there, hands extended to offer support until the end.
In essence, the song promotes the message that true friends are the most valuable thing in life, even during the most challenging times. Holly Wilson's "Friends Will Be Friends" encourages listeners to reach out to their friends in times of need, and to be thankful for those who stick around through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
Friends will be friends
True friends are always there for each other no matter what happens.
Another red letter day
It's another day of significance, maybe a holiday or a special event.
So the pound has dropped and the children are creating
There are economic and social issues affecting people and causing stress.
The other half run away
Some people are leaving the situation behind, leaving others to deal with the problems.
Taking all the cash and leaving you with the lumber
Those who are leaving are taking everything valuable, leaving behind only the useless things.
Got a pain in the chest
Feeling physical or emotional pain in the moment.
Doctors on strike what you need is a rest.
Even if you need help, there may not be anyone available to give it.
When you're in need of love they give care and attention.
True friends provide comfort and support when someone needs it.
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Even when it seems like nothing is left, you can still count on your friends.
Hold out your hand cos friends will be friends right till the end.
Friends will always be there, no matter how difficult the situation may be.
The postman delivered a letter from your lover
Something good has happened, maybe receiving a letter from someone you love.
Only a phone call away
That loved one is close, even if not physically.
You tried to track him down but somebody stole his number
Something bad has happened, maybe someone preventing you from contacting that loved one.
You're getting used to life without him in your way.
Even though it's difficult, you're adapting to the situation without that person.
Contributed by Caden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.