For My Friends
Joe Bonamassa & Beth Hart Lyrics
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Or we will never be friends again
Let's have a drink and talk it over
I wanna keep you for my date
We're here today and gone tomorrow oh
None of us knows when life will end
I said some things that caused you sorrow
A-ha oh ha
A-ha oh ho
Yeah
Oh ho
One of us has to say he's sorry
Or we will never be friends again
Let's have a little drink and talk it over oh
I wanna keep you for my friend
We're here today and gone tomorrow oh
None of us knows when life will end
I said some nasty things that caused you sorrow
But I wanna keep you for my friend hey
Aha oh ho
Aha oh ho
Oh
Oh ho
The song For My Friends by Joe Bonamassa & Beth Hart is a beautiful ballad about the importance of friendship and the need for forgiveness in order to maintain these valuable connections. The lyrics convey a deep desire for reconciliation and an acknowledgement of one's own responsibility for the rift in the relationship. The phrase "One of us has to say he's sorry" repeats throughout the song as a reminder that it takes courage and humility to mend broken friendships. The singer invites his friend to have a drink and talk it over, emphasizing his genuine desire to keep their friendship alive.
The second verse highlights the fleeting nature of life and the uncertainty of when it will end. This realization prompts the singer to reflect on his behavior towards his friend and the pain he has caused. Despite this, he declares his intention to keep his friend in his life going forward. The choruses, with their joyful "A-ha oh ha" and "A-ha oh ho" chants, add a sense of optimism and hope that the relationship can indeed be salvaged.
Overall, For My Friends is a touching tribute to the power of friendship and the importance of forgiveness in maintaining these special bonds.
Line by Line Meaning
One of us has to say he's sorry yeah
In order for us to move past this fight or disagreement, one of us needs to apologize.
Or we will never be friends again
If we don't resolve this issue, our friendship could be permanently damaged.
Let's have a drink and talk it over
Let's sit down together and have an honest discussion about what happened, while enjoying a drink.
I wanna keep you for my date
I value you and our friendship, and want to make sure we don't lose that over this disagreement.
We're here today and gone tomorrow oh
Life is fleeting and unpredictable, and we never know when it will end. It's important that we cherish and appreciate our friendships while we can.
None of us knows when life will end
Death is something we cannot predict or control, and therefore we should focus on the present moment instead of dwelling too much on the future or the past.
I said some things that caused you sorrow
I acknowledge that I hurt you with my actions or words, and I regret that.
I wanna keep you for my friend
Despite what's happened, I genuinely care about you and want to maintain our friendship for the long haul.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL WITHERS
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