Toy Story
Lyle Lovett & Randy Newman Lyrics
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You've got a friend in me
When the road looks rough ahead
And you're miles and miles
From your nice warm bed
You just remember what your old pal said
Boy, you've got a friend in me
Yeah, you've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
You've got troubles, and I've got 'em too
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you
We stick together and can see it through
'Cause you've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
Some other folks might be
A little bit smarter than I am
Bigger and stronger too, maybe
But none of them will ever love you
The way I do, it's me and you, boy
And as the years go by
Our friendship will never die
You're gonna see it's our destiny
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
Lyle Lovett's song, You've Got a Friend in Me, is a beautiful tribute to friendship. The lyrics express the depth and warmth of the relationship between two friends who support each other, no matter what. The song begins with a reassuring message: "You've got a friend in me. When the road looks rough ahead and you're miles and miles from your nice warm bed, you just remember what your old pal said. Boy, you've got a friend in me." This verse establishes the idea that the singer is a reliable and dependable friend who will always be there for his friend through the hard times.
The song's second verse emphasizes the strong bond between the two friends, stating that while they both have troubles, they will stick together and support each other through anything. "Cause you've got a friend in me. You've got a friend in me. You've got troubles, and I've got 'em too. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you. We stick together and can see it through." This verse is a testament to the importance of having a friend who can sympathize with and support you because they understand your struggles.
The final verse is about the uniqueness of the friendship between the two friends. The singer acknowledges that other people may be more intelligent, physically stronger, or better looking, but none of that matters because the bond between the two friends is unbreakable. "Some other folks might be a little bit smarter than I am, bigger and stronger too, maybe. But none of them will ever love you the way I do. It's me and you, boy. And as the years go by, our friendship will never die. You're gonna see, it's our destiny. You've got a friend in me." This verse highlights the idea that true friends accept and love each other unconditionally and that the depth of the friendship is not based on superficial qualities.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a friend in me
I am always here for you and willing to help you anytime.
When the road looks rough ahead
When life gets difficult for you
And you're miles and miles
Whenever you are far away from your comfort zone
From your nice warm bed
When you are in a worse situation
You just remember what your old pal said
Remember my words in difficult times
Boy, you've got a friend in me
I am always here for you, My friendship will never fade away
You've got troubles, and I've got 'em too
Whenever you've got problems, face them, I'll also face them with you because I am all with you.
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you
I would do anything for you without thinking about the consequences of my actions.
We stick together and can see it through
Our friendship is strong, that will never come apart, no matter what happens, we'll stick together.
'Cause you've got a friend in me
Your friend's here to support you and help you.
Some other folks might be
There might be people who are more intelligent, taller or stronger than me.
A little bit smarter than I am
They could be a little bit more intelligent than me
Bigger and stronger too, maybe
They can be bigger and stronger than me
But none of them will ever love you
No matter how intelligent, strong, or better other people are, they will never love and care for you the way I do.
The way I do, it's me and you, boy
There is no other way, it's only me and you, we are real friends.
And as the years go by
As time passes
Our friendship will never die
Our affection and love will last forever, we will always remain true friends.
You're gonna see it's our destiny
Our destiny is to be forever friends, and you will notice that sooner or later.
You've got a friend in me
I will always be here for you whenever you need me.
You've got a friend in me
I'm your friend, and you can depend on me anytime.
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: RANDY NEWMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@franconlossantos
Tienes un amigo en mi
You've got a friend in me
Tienes un amigo en mi
You've got a friend in me
Cuando el camino se ve difícil
When the road looks rough ahead
Y eres millas y millas
And you're miles and miles
De tu agradable y cálida cama
From your nice warm bed
Solo recuerda lo que dijo tu viejo amigo
You just remember what your old pal said
Chico, tienes un amigo en mi
Boy, you've got a friend in me
Si, tienes un amigo en mi
Yeah, you've got a friend in me
Tienes un amigo en mi
You've got a friend in me
Tienes un amigo en mi
You've got a friend in me
Tienes problemas, yo también los tengo
You got troubles, I've got 'em too
No hay nada que yo no haría por ti
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you
Nos mantenemos unidos y lo vemos a través
We stick together and see it through
Porque tienes un amigo en mi
'Cause you've got a friend in me
Tienes un amigo en mi
You've got a friend in me
Algunas otras personas pueden estar
Some other folks might be
Un poco más inteligente que yo
A little bit smarter than I am
Mas grande y mas fuerte tambien
Bigger and stronger too
Quizás
Maybe
Pero ninguno de ellos te amará jamás
But none of them will ever love you
La forma en que hago
The way I do
Somos tu y yo, chico
It's me and you, boy
Y a medida que pasan los años
And as the years go by
Nuestra amistad nunca morirá
Our friendship will never die
Vas a ver que es nuestro destino
You're gonna see it's our destiny
Tienes un amigo en mi
You've got a friend in me
Tienes un amigo en mi
You've got a friend in me
Tienes un amigo en mi
You've got a friend in me
@andremouillard1998
Tu te souviens juste de ce que ton vieux copain a dit
Mec, tu as un ami en moi
Ouais, tu as un ami en moi
Je suis ton ami
Je suis ton ami
Si vous avez des problèmes, je les ai aussi
Il n'y a rien que je ne ferais pas pour toi
Nous restons unis et pouvons le voir à travers
Parce que tu as un ami en moi
Ouais, tu as un ami en moi
Certains autres pourraient être
Un peu plus intelligent que moi
Plus gros et plus fort aussi, peut-être
Mais aucun d'eux ne t'aimera jamais
La façon dont je fais, c'est toi et moi, garçon
Et au fil des années
Notre amitié ne mourra jamais
Tu vas voir que c'est notre destin
Je suis ton ami
Je suis ton ami
Ouais, tu as un ami en moi
@CarlosVargas-dv6ph
Long time ago, my son was about 3 years old, and he was watching the Toy Story movie on VHS tape about 6 times a day; a video of Lyle Lovett and Randy Newman singing this song was included at the end. We got in an elevator at the Houston Airport and a skinny guy dressed in black was the only person in the back of the elevator. I was talking to my wife and suddenly my son pulled my pants and with his head "pointed" at the guy. I tried to avoid looking at the guy, but my son insisted and I just recognized Lyle Lovett, who with his half smile was pretending that he didn't notice my son. My son didn't stop looking at him for the 3 or 4 floors ride and when Mr. Lovett was exiting the elevator, he looked at my son and just said: " You've got a friend in me". Fifteen years later, my son got tickets to watch him perform at the Texas A&M Auditorium; he never forgot that elevator moment.y
@yonatanmoritz
So cool!
@Joe_J-MT_Boy
I have only seen Mr. Lovett and his band twice - once at an indoor performance theater with Francine Reed beltin' it out across the stage from Lyle... and outdoors at the initial weekend of concerts of the Red Ants Pants Festival in White Sulphur Springs, MT. Both times he was extremely gracious with audience and highly respectful of his bandmates. I think he's been this way ever since he started recording and having a public profile. He sure seems like the genuine article to me.
This story of the little boy and Lyle in the elevator and how Lyle handled it speaks volumes to the man's character. I liked Lyle Lovett before... but I like him a little bit more after reading this comment.
@agenthoops
Thanks for sharing!
@DancingQueenie
Your story brings a smile and a tear. ❤️
@michaelmccoy3284
That's awesome 😎
@littlejerrythecagefighter1163
This is secretly humanity's best song.
@Superman6f4i
Agreed
@beverlyaiglai7052
I feel the same as you, boy
@beverlyaiglai7052
Forgot to mention the marvelous orchestration. Perfectly perfect.