Friend of Mine
Martin Steve & Edie Brickell Lyrics
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For such a long, long time
Made me laugh and seen me cry
Called me to say hi
The world is such a crazy place
Full of joy and pain
What would I do without you
I've seen revolving doors
I've been a stepping stone
I don't know what I did wrong
Why they left me alone
When everybody lets me down
You lift me up again
What would I do without you
My old, faithful friend
You've been a friend of mine
For such a long, long time
Made me laugh and seen me cry
Call me to say hi
What would I do without you
The song "Friend of Mine" by Martin Steve & Edie Brickell is a heartwarming tribute to the power of true friendship that has stood the test of time. The opening line, "You've been a friend of mine for such a long, long time" immediately sets the tone for the deep bond between the singer and their friend. The lyrics go on to describe how this special friend has been there for them through all of life's ups and downs, from making them laugh to being a shoulder to cry on. The refrain "What would I do without you?" is repeated, emphasizing just how much this friendship means to the singer.
The second verse acknowledges the chaos and unpredictability of life, with the line "The world is such a crazy place, full of joy and pain." Despite this, the singer finds comfort in the fact that their friend is always there to help them stay grounded and sane. The final verse touches on the painful experiences of being let down and used by others, but the refrain repeats once more, underscoring the fact that the singer knows they can always count on their faithful friend to lift them up.
Overall, "Friend of Mine" is a moving tribute to the power of human connection and the importance of having a true friend by your side through all of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been a friend of mine
You have been someone I have called a friend for a significant amount of time
For such a long, long time
This friendship has lasted for a considerable length of time
Made me laugh and seen me cry
Through ups and downs, we have shared moments of joy and sadness together
Called me to say hi
Our friendship is not just limited to physical interaction, as we often communicate through phone calls
The world is such a crazy place
The world we live in can be chaotic and unpredictable
Full of joy and pain
But in between all the madness, there is also happiness and sorrow
What would I do without you
I do not know how I would cope or survive without your presence in my life
Here to keep me sane
You serve as a grounding force in my life, helping me maintain my mental equilibrium
I've seen revolving doors
I have experienced situations where people have entered and exited my life swiftly and with great frequency, like revolving doors
I've been a stepping stone
In some of those situations, I have felt used as a means to an end, a mere stepping stone for someone else's goal
I don't know what I did wrong
It can be difficult to understand why some people come and go from our lives without explanation
Why they left me alone
It can be isolating to be left alone after being used or discarded by others
When everybody lets me down
In times where everything else seems to be going wrong, including the actions of everyone around me, you are a constant presence that remains supportive and dependable
You lift me up again
Your actions and words often provide hope and encouragement that help me rise above difficult circumstances
What would I do without you
Once again, I express how invaluable your friendship is to me
My old, faithful friend
I express my gratitude and admiration for the loyalty and dependability you have shown throughout our friendship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN LA PORTE, CELETIA VERONA LOUISE MARTIN, CHARLES TEMENU
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