Friends
PAGE Jimmy & PLANT Robert Lyrics


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Bright light, almost blinding,
Black night, still there shining,
I can't stop, keep on climbing,
Looking for what I knew.

Had a friend, she once told me,
"You got love, you ain't lonely,"
Now she's gone and left me only
Looking for what I knew.

Mmm, I'm telling you now,
The greatest thing you ever can do now,
Is trade a smile with someone who's blue now,
It's very easy just...a

Met a man on the roadside crying,
Without a friend, there's no denying,
You're incomplete, they'll be no finding
Looking for what you knew.

So anytime somebody needs ya,
Don't let them down, although' it grieves ya,
Some day you'll need someone like they do,
Looking for what you knew.

Mmm, I'm telling you now,
The greatest thing you ever can do now,
Is trade a smile with someone who's blue now,
It's very easy just-a ...
Oh yeah...

I'm telling you now, the greatest thing you ever can do now,
Is trade a smile with someone who's blue now,




Its very easy, its very easy, its very easy,
Its easy! Yeah, yeah.

Overall Meaning

The song "Friends" by Page Jimmy & Plant Robert is about searching for the things you know and love after they have been taken away. The lyrics describe a journey of climbing and searching, looking for something that was once there but is now missing. The singer had a friend who once told him that having love meant you wouldn't be lonely. However, that friend is gone and the singer is left alone, searching for what he knew.


The chorus suggests that helping others is the way to find what you're looking for. The greatest thing you can do is trade a smile with someone who's feeling blue. The second verse continues the theme of incompleteness without friends or loved ones. The bridge introduces the idea of being there for others when they need you, as someday you may need someone as well. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of reaching out to others.


The lyrics of "Friends" are a reminder to be kind and supportive to those around us, as they may be searching for what they once had. The song's message is that by helping others, we can help ourselves find what we're looking for.


Line by Line Meaning

Bright light, almost blinding,
The world seems so bright and shiny, almost too much to handle.


Black night, still there shining,
Even when everything else is dark and gloomy, there's always a light shining through.


I can't stop, keep on climbing,
I'm determined to keep moving forward and reaching for the top, no matter what obstacles I face.


Looking for what I knew.
I'm searching for something familiar and comforting amidst all the uncertainty and change.


Had a friend, she once told me,
I used to have someone in my life who gave me wise and loving advice.


"You got love, you ain't lonely,"
My friend reminded me that having love in your life can make you feel less alone.


Now she's gone and left me only
But now that she's no longer around, I only have memories of her words to hold onto.


Looking for what I knew.
Once again, I'm searching for something to hold onto in a world that's constantly changing.


Mmm, I'm telling you now,
I want to emphasize the importance of what I'm about to say.


The greatest thing you ever can do now,
One of the most meaningful things you can do right now is...


Is trade a smile with someone who's blue now,
Make a connection with someone who's feeling down by sharing a kind and understanding smile.


It's very easy just...a
It doesn't take much effort to show someone a little bit of kindness and compassion.


Met a man on the roadside crying,
I came across someone who was visibly upset and grieving by the side of the road.


Without a friend, there's no denying,
It's clear that this person is going through a tough time without anyone to turn to for comfort.


You're incomplete, they'll be no finding
Without connection and support from others, it's difficult to feel whole and fulfilled in life.


Looking for what you knew.
This person is likely searching for something or someone familiar to ground them in a time of turmoil.


So anytime somebody needs ya,
When someone reaches out to you for help and support...


Don't let them down, although' it grieves ya,
Don't turn them away, even if it's difficult or painful to deal with their problems.


Some day you'll need someone like they do,
Remember that everyone needs help and support sometimes, including yourself.


Looking for what you knew.
So if you're ever feeling lost or alone, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help.


Mmm, I'm telling you now,
Once again, I want to emphasize the importance of this message.


The greatest thing you ever can do now,
It's really worth taking the time to do this one simple thing right now...


Is trade a smile with someone who's blue now,
Brighten someone's day and lift their spirits with a simple smile of kindness and empathy.


Its very easy, its very easy, its very easy,
It's worth repeating that this gesture is incredibly simple, but holds a lot of power to make a difference in someone's life.


Its easy! Yeah, yeah.
So don't hesitate to show a little love and kindness to those around you - it's one of the easiest and most impactful things you can do!




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT

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Jason's Australiana

Bright light, almost blinding
Black night, still there shining
I can't stop, keep on climbing
Looking for what I knew
Had a friend, she once told me
"You got love, you ain't lonely"
Now she's gone and left me only, looking for what I knew
Mmm, I'm telling you now
The greatest thing you ever can do now
Is trade a smile with someone who's blue now
It's very easy, just-
Met a man on the roadside crying,
Without a friend, there's no denying
You're incomplete, they'll be no finding
Looking for what you knew.
So anytime somebody needs you
Don't let them down, although it grieves you
Some day you'll need someone like they do
Looking for what you knew
Mmm, I'm telling you now
The greatest thing you ever can do now
Is trade a smile with someone who's blue now
It's very easy just
Oh, yeah
My, my
My, my
My, my
My, my
I'm telling you now
The greatest thing you ever can do now
Is trade a smile with someone who's blue now
It's very easy
It's very easy
It's very easy
It's easy-easy, yeah, yeah



All comments from YouTube:

Filow Betdo

This tune was introduced over 50 years ago. How much music that bands play now will be heard 50 years from now? They were a masterpiece!! There is only one Led Zeppelin and no band has ever compared to them and never will be. I am thankful I grew up on their music when times were much different then today. I still am old school and only listen to music from my past, in the 70s. I have not found any music that compares to that era. Guess I'm old and stubborn, but that's the way it is and my taste in music at 64 will forever be old school.

victor formosa

Same here, the 70s was a great era for rock bands.

Brian J. Carnevale

I can remember watching this on TV. My wife was at work at the airport. We were in our first new apt together, a year married at this point. and I couldn't believe what I was seeing because no one ever thought this would or could even happen.

Brian J. Carnevale

Bout 22 years and I can rem that night on MTV like it was yesterday. it was that kind of moment.

JESUS.

John S Rous

I'm 54 and was introduced to Led Zeppelin at the age of maybe 5 or 6 due to neighbors' teenagers blasting the Zep out of their homes. Nothing better. "Friends" still has that boogie-ish style to it.

Bird Eater

bro your profile pic is necro. you clearly have a diverse music taste.

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Lamar Savage

This is a true revelation for so many reasons -- this is certainly not the usual "aging glory hound rockers" rehashing their old hits for nostalgic paunchy fans! This shows true musicians finding a new way to show the song in a context that actually indicates where the original riff and atmosphere could have come from! This whole concert was brilliant!

Techdeath Hippie

I was literally thinking thst . It’s like these guys came back and took the songs to a new place just like we KNEW they woujd .A victory

Tippi Gordon

Me in 1994: "God they look old." Me in 2012: "God they look young."

Bernadette Sutherland

They look delicious is what they look like. Especially Jimmy YUM.

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