Discography
* Livingston Taylor (1970)
* Liv (1971)
* Over the Rainbow (1973)
* Three Way Mirror (1978)
* Echoes (1979)
* Man's Best Friend (1980)
* Life Is Good (1988)
* Our Turn to Dance (1993)
* Good Friends (1993)
* Unsolicited Material (1994)
* Bicycle (1996)
* Ink (1997)
* Carolina Day: The Livingston Taylor Collection (1998)
* Snapshot (1999)
* 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Livingston Taylor (2005)
* There You Are Again (2005)
* Last Alaska Moon (2010)
* Blue Sky (2014)
Best Of Friends
Livingston Taylor Lyrics
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Heart and soul
Head to head
Toe to toe
I'm not letting go
We′re the best of friends
I thought you knew
Is beside you
We're a couple of comfy shoes
Oh together we're a pipe dream
All lit up and smoking
′Bout all the things we′ll do
Oh together we are wishes
My aren't we delicious
Coming true
We′re the best of friends
Are we wise
Thinning hair
Fuzzy eyes
Your face is my best surprise
We're the best of friends
I′m here to say
It was me and you
The whole darn way
Thanks for the chance to play
Oh together we are magic
Together we are mystery
I think we may have soul
Oh together the world is brighter
Lovers, fools and fighters
On a roll
We're the best of friends
The drift, the sway
The give, the take
The day to day
A bit in each others way
And when it′s time
To let you go
At the last
We'll always know
That it started so long ago
With a simple quick hello
Hello we're the best of friends
Livingston Taylor's song "Best of Friends" is a tribute to long-lasting friendships. The song starts with the singer declaring their unbreakable bond with their friend. He describes the closeness they share by declaring they are "heart and soul, head to head, toe to toe." He cements their connection by repeating "I'm not letting go." Whether it is through the ups and downs of life, they remain loyal and by each other's side.
The second verse speaks about being there for each other, through thick and thin. The singer mentions that they are the "best of friends" and hopes that his friend knows that he stands beside him. He refers to their relationship as "a couple of comfy shoes" signifying how comfortable he feels with his friend. The third verse is about the dreams they share. He paints a vivid picture of "together we're a pipe dream, all lit up and smoking" and that they imagine all the things they will do in the future.
Overall, this song is a celebration of the unbreakable bonds of friendship, that even as they grow older, and their appearances change, their friendship remains solid. This song has become an anthem for many long-lasting friendships.
Line by Line Meaning
We’re the best of friends
We have a bond that is special and enduring
Heart and soul
We share a deep emotional connection
Head to head
We confront any challenge using open communication
Toe to toe
We respect each other and address our differences directly
I'm not letting go
Our friendship is valuable to me and I will hold onto it
I thought you knew
I assumed that our friendship was obvious and mutual
That the best I am
I am at my best and happiest when I am with you
Is beside you
Being with you is my desired location
We're a couple of comfy shoes
Our friendship is easy and comfortable, like a good pair of shoes
Oh together we're a pipe dream
When we are together, we imagine great things that may seem impossible
All lit up and smoking
Our dreams and ideas fill us with excitement
′Bout all the things we'll do
We plan and dream about the possibilities of the future
Oh together we are wishes
Our combined energy and positivity creates a feeling of hopefulness
My aren't we delicious
We are proud of our joint accomplishments and potential
Coming true
Our dreams and wishes are slowly becoming a reality
Are we wise
Have we gained valuable experience and knowledge over the years?
Thinning hair
Our physical appearances may show signs of aging or maturity
Fuzzy eyes
We may not see everything as clearly as we used to
Your face is my best surprise
Despite the changes, your friendship still brings me joy and surprises
I'm here to say
I want to express my feelings about our friendship
It was me and you
We have been together through everything
The whole darn way
Our friendship has been constant and dependable
Thanks for the chance to play
I'm grateful for the fun and experiences we have shared together
Oh together we are magic
Our friendship creates an energy that feels almost supernatural
Together we are mystery
There is a mystique to our friendship that others may not understand
I think we may have soul
Our friendship feels meaningful and connected on a deeper level
Oh together the world is brighter
Our friendship makes life more enjoyable and positive
Lovers, fools and fighters
We have shared in the ups and downs of life together
On a roll
We are doing well and succeeding in our friendship
The drift, the sway
Our friendship has its own rhythm and movements
The give, the take
We share equally and positively with each other
The day to day
Our friendship exists in the everyday moments of life
A bit in each other's way
We may sometimes clash or bump into each other, but it doesn't diminish our friendship
And when it's time
At some point in the future
To let you go
When we must part ways or say goodbye
At the last
Ultimately
We'll always know
We will always remember
That it started so long ago
Our friendship has a deep history and connection
With a simple quick hello
Our friendship began with a small gesture of kindness and friendliness
Hello we're the best of friends
Our friendship is a strong and important connection in our lives
Writer(s): Taylor Livingston
Contributed by Levi R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anonymous
on Save Your Heart for Me
Save Your Heart For Me - Livingston Taylor - Lyrics
Walk along the lake with someone new
Have yourself a summer fling or two
Just remember I'm in love with you when save your heart for me
When the summer moon is on the rise
And you're dancin' under starry skies
Please don't let the stars get in your eyes
Just save your heart for me
When you're all alone, far away from home
Someone's gonna flirt with you
Now I won't think it's wrong if you play along or
Just don't fall for someone new
When the summer sun is on the go
And the autumn winds begin to blow
You'll be in my arms again I know
So save your heart for me
Darlin' save your heart for me
Musical Interlude
Now when you're all alone, far away from home
Someone's gonna flirt with you
I won't think it's wrong if you play along or
Oh just don't fall for someone new
When the summer sun is on the go
And the autumn winds begin to blow
You'll be in my arms again I know
So save your heart for me
Darlin' save your heart for me
Anonymous
on I Must Be Doing Something Right
I Must Be Doing Something Right - Livingston Taylor - Lyrics
I get lost crossing the street
And I can’t find my own two feet
But oh, I love my baby
And she thinks I’m sweet
I must be doing something right
She’s intelligent, patient, hardworking, and shrewd
I’m sarcastic, bombastic, lazy, and rude
But we burn in up when we get in that mood
I must be doing something right
Finally there’s a crystal sunrise
Finally the world is fair
All the love that I’ve kept hidden from the moon
Is finally our words to share
There’s plenty of guys she could pick
G.Q. jawline, hair so slick
I gotta break it to you fellas, you’ve all been licked
I must be doing something right
Musical Interlude
Finally there’s a crystal sunrise
Finally the world is fair
All the love that I’ve kept hidden from the moon
Is finally ours to share
There’s plenty of guys she could find
Good looking, rich, and not out of their mind
Oh, good news, love’s still blind and
I must be doing something
And I must be doing something
And I must be doing something right