My German Friend
Michael Jackson Lyrics


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When I need more than love
You are the one that I run to
When just words aren't enough
You know exactly what to do

And every time I need someone
To turn my upside down back up
You're always there
I'm so glad you care

[Chorus]
You're my best friend, my love, my love
You're my best friend, my love
My love you are my best friend

You're my warm when it's cold
You are my sunshine when it rains
And if the rain turns to snow
We'll still be on that friendship train

Cause if our love affair should end (if our love affair should end)
I know I'll never find a friend
As great as you
Girl, I'm glad it's true

[Chorus]

Ooh, you're my best friend
Girl there'll be no other
You're my friend and lover
(you're my best friend)
Don't you know I love ya
You're my friend and lover
Ooh, ooh girl there will always be someone to love ya
Someone who can love ya
(you're my best friend)
Yes you are
Yes you're my friend and lover
Girl there'll be no other
(you're my best friend)




I'll be yours forever
You and me together

Overall Meaning

In Michael Jackson's song "My German Friend," the artist describes a close relationship with someone who is not only his lover, but also his best friend. He sings about how this person is always there for him, and knows exactly what to do when words are not enough. Despite being with this person in a romantic sense, he values the friendship they share above all else. The singer compares his friend to a warm embrace, bringing sunshine even in the darkest and coldest times.


Jackson also sings about the great fear of losing this friend, stating that he knows he will never be able to find a friend as great as her if they ever went separate ways. He states that even if their romantic relationship were to end, their friendship would remain as strong as ever. This song encapsulates the idea that true love and strong friendship go hand in hand, and that one can be just as important as the other. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of having someone to turn to in difficult times, someone who will be there unconditionally, no matter what.


Overall, "My German Friend" is a touching song about the depth and strength of a close friendship, that is intertwined with a romantic relationship. Michael Jackson's lyrics and vocals are heartfelt and genuine, capturing the emotions of the song perfectly.


Line by Line Meaning

When I need more than love
When I need more than just love, when I need someone by my side


You are the one that I run to
You are the one I go to when I need someone by my side


When just words aren't enough
When words are not enough to describe how I feel


You know exactly what to do
You know just what to do to make me feel better


And every time I need someone
Every time I need someone to be my companion


To turn my upside down back up
To make me feel better when things don't go well


You're always there
You are always there to support me


I'm so glad you care
I'm so happy that you care about me


[Chorus]
Repeating the title multiple times


You're my warm when it's cold
You are my comfort when it's cold


You are my sunshine when it rains
You are my sunshine when everything goes wrong


And if the rain turns to snow
Even when things get harder, you are still by my side


We'll still be on that friendship train
We will still be friends no matter what happens


Cause if our love affair should end (if our love affair should end)
Even if our romantic relationship doesn't work out


I know I'll never find a friend
I know I'll never find another friend like you


As great as you
As great a friend as you are


Girl, I'm glad it's true
Girl, I'm grateful to have a friend like you


[Chorus]
Repeating the title multiple times


Ooh, you're my best friend
You are my closest friend


Girl there'll be no other
There will be no other friend like you


You're my friend and lover
You are my friend and my partner


(you're my best friend)
Repeating the title


Don't you know I love ya
I want you to know that I love you


You're my friend and lover
You are my friend and my partner


Ooh, ooh girl there will always be someone to love ya
There will always be someone who loves you


Someone who can love ya
Someone who is capable of loving you


(you're my best friend)
Repeating the title


Yes you are
Yes, you are my best friend


Yes you're my friend and lover
Yes, you are my friend and my partner


Girl there'll be no other
There will be no other friend like you


(you're my best friend)
Repeating the title


I'll be yours forever
I will be your friend forever


You and me together
You and I will be together




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: III, CHRISTINE PERREN, CHRISTINE YARIAN, SAM BROWN, SAM, III BROWN

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Comments from YouTube:

Super Star Girl

He really cared for his fans, Michael was the kindest and sweetest person ever miss you my angel 😩💔

B. R

They weren't fans.

Veronique428

If only we can say the same about his fans‼️

Susi Strolch

Michael once said that he wrote the song „Speechless“ after a beautiful day at the Schleiter‘s house and he was finished with the writing after 45 minutes. That shows how happy he was staying with them! Very rare friendship!❤️

Shrona Zam

@Elizabeth Jones no.

Elizabeth Jones

Speechless is about Michael's children.

Ellen Vanous

So happy that Michael got to spend a lovely day with a sweet family where mj was treated like a normal man. I’m sure having his children with him made that experience so much more beautiful! Love you Michael!😘😘♥️😘🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🥰🥰🥰

LightandLove22

@Praxis coz those who spread lies about MJ are the ones who don't know him and refuse to know him...the real MJ.

Praxis

And the Schleiters are defending him from the false allegations to this day! They were one of the genuine families that Michael befriended.

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VideoList

Майкл, ты жив в наших сердцах! Ты выполнил сполна, свою человеческую миссию на земле! Бог судья тем, кто клеветал на тебя!

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