Friend
Marley Ziggy Lyrics


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[Chorus]
I wanna thank you for the things you've done
I wanna thank you for your generosity
And I'll never be alone, that's because, that's because you are my friend
That's because, that's because you are my friend

Been through thick and thin together
Through the ups and downs, yet we still remain
And I can talk to you forever

[Chorus]

Before I met you, I was real low, now everyone know
Now that I know you hey I'm real high
I wanna thank you for the day and nights
I wanna thank you for the breath of life
Without you I'd be lost

[Chorus]

Just as long, just as long as you're my friend




Just as long, just as long as you're my friend
That's because you are my friend, you are my friend

Overall Meaning

The song "Friend" by Ziggy Marley is a heartfelt tribute to a true friend who has been through thick and thin with the singer, providing unwavering love, support, and guidance. The lyrics express gratitude for the things the friend has done, their generosity, and the fact that they are always there for the singer. Despite the ups and downs they've been through, the singer is confident that as long as they are friends, they will never be alone.


The first verse talks of the unbreakable bond between the singer and the friend, who have been through thick and thin together. Despite the ups and downs they've faced, they remain close, and the singer knows that they can talk to their friend about anything forever. The chorus is a simple yet powerful expression of gratitude, the singer thanking their friend for everything they've done and acknowledging that they would be lost without them.


The second verse is particularly poignant, as the singer talks about how low they felt before they met their friend, and how now that they have them in their life, they feel high. It's a testament to the transformative power of true friendship, and the singer is grateful for the day and night and the breath of life that their friend has brought into their world.


Overall, "Friend" is a touching tribute to the power of true friendship, and a reminder to appreciate and cherish the people in our lives who make a positive difference.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna thank you for the things you've done
Expressing gratitude for the acts of kindness received


I wanna thank you for your generosity
Grateful for the generosity, selflessness and giving nature of the friend


And I'll never be alone, that's because, that's because you are my friend
The comforting assurance of having a trustworthy friend, who will always be there, through thick and thin


Been through thick and thin together
Shared the good and bad times, supporting each other


Through the ups and downs, yet we still remain
Despite life's challenges and curveballs thrown their way, the bond between them remains strong


And I can talk to you forever
Having a friend, who is an attentive listener, always willing to provide a listening ear for as long as needed


Before I met you, I was real low, now everyone know
Life before the friendship was unfulfilling, unhappy and lonely, but now, it's obvious to all how much better life is with the friend around


Now that I know you hey I'm real high
Feeling on top of the world, elated and joyous, just from the warmth of the friendship


I wanna thank you for the day and nights
Grateful for shared moments spent together, daytime activities and nighttime conversations


I wanna thank you for the breath of life
Appreciative of the irreplaceable value the friendship adds to life


Without you I'd be lost
The reassurance that the friendship is a guiding light, necessary for navigating through life's maze


Just as long, just as long as you're my friend
The durability of the friendship, that is here to stay for the long haul


That's because you are my friend, you are my friend
Affirming the importance of the bond, indicating that the friendship is cherished and held dear




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ISHTI MUSIC INC
Written by: DAVID NESTA MARLEY

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Comments from YouTube:

@coconutbouncer1

Seriously....how could anybody thumb down this song?!
Well, peace and love to all you GOOD and REAL friends out there! Be the friend to others you want for yourself.

@420Cloud

One love brother

@danielblancatubau1566

My bests Friends..... Animals.... And....
Marley's....

@88pattiwack

The world needs more of the Marley family music ♡

@franzzanner4315

thank you!

@karolena1443

Loooooveee ;33

@lukeanthony2279

this is a nice song

@maurahelenadasilvafaria9337

Música linda!...

@themanorSka

Quality

@llaramo

blue, so blue b/c a friend was moving away.  then I heard this song at Starbucks and knew it was for him.

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