BEN
Miho Fukahara Lyrics
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We both found what we were looking for
With a friend to call my own
I'll never be alone
And you, my friend, will see
You've got a friend in me
(you've got a friend in me)
Ben, you're always running here and there
If you ever look behind
And don't like what you find
There's one thing you should know
You've got a place to go
(you've got a place to go)
I used to say “I” and “me”
Now it's “us”, now it's “we”
I used to say “I” and “me”
Now it's “us”, now it's “we”
Ben, most people would turn you away
I don't listen to a word they say
They don't see you as I do
I wish they would try to
I'm sure they'd think again
If they had a friend like Ben
(a friend) Like Ben
(like Ben) Like Ben
The song "Ben" by Miho Fukahara is a touching tribute to friendship and loyalty. The lyrics speak of two friends who have found what they were looking for in each other and promise to never leave each other's side. The first verse talks about both friends being content with their friendship and finding solace in having someone to call their own. The chorus emphasizes the strength of the bond between the two friends and how they will always be there for each other. The second verse addresses the insecurities of one of the friends, Ben, who feels unwanted and alone. The singer assures Ben that he has a place to go and that she will always be there for him. The bridge highlights the change in the singer's perspective, from thinking about herself to thinking about the two of them as a unit, highlighting how much the friendship means to her.
Line by Line Meaning
Ben, the two of us need look no more
We have found what we were looking for and we don't need to keep searching.
We both found what we were looking for
We have found true friendship with each other.
With a friend to call my own
Having a friend is important and fulfilling for me.
I'll never be alone
My friend's companionship keeps me from feeling lonely.
And you, my friend, will see
You will come to understand the value of our friendship.
You've got a friend in me
I will always be there for you as a friend and support system.
Ben, you're always running here and there
You are constantly on the move and don't feel like you belong anywhere.
You feel you're not wanted anywhere
You believe that people don't appreciate you or want you around.
If you ever look behind
If you stop to reflect on your life and feelings,
And don't like what you find
And you don't like what you see or feel,
There's one thing you should know
You can always count on me to be there for you.
You've got a place to go
You always have a welcoming place with me.
I used to say “I” and “me”
I used to only think about myself and what I wanted.
Now it's “us”, now it's “we”
Our friendship has taught me the importance and value of teamwork and togetherness.
Ben, most people would turn you away
Others may not see the good in you and may not accept you for who you are.
I don't listen to a word they say
Their opinions don't matter to me because I know the true you and value your friendship.
They don't see you as I do
Others don't have the same deep understanding of your character that I do.
I wish they would try to
I hope that others could see the positive qualities in you if they gave you a chance.
I'm sure they'd think again
Their initial impressions of you may change if they got to know you better.
If they had a friend like Ben
If they had the honor of being your friend like I do.
(a friend) Like Ben
Your friendship is truly special and one-of-a-kind.
(like Ben) Like Ben
I am grateful for our friendship, and wouldn't trade it for anything.
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.