Friends Will Be Friends
Queen Lyrics
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So the pound has dropped and the children are creating
The other half ran away
Taking all the cash and leaving you with the lumber
Got a pain in the chest
Doctors on strike what you need is a rest
It's not easy love, but you've got friends you can trust
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand 'cause friends will be friends
Right till the end
Now it's a beautiful day
The postman delivered a letter from your lover
Only a phone call away
You tried to track him down but somebody stole his number
As a matter of fact
You're getting used to life without him in your way
It's so easy now, 'cause you got friends you can trust
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand 'cause friends will be friends
Right till the end
It's so easy now, 'cause you got friends you can trust
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand friends will be friends
Right till the end
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand 'cause right till the end, friends will be friends
Yeah, yeah
The lyrics to Queen's "Friends Will Be Friends" explore themes of friendship and support during difficult times. The opening lines touch on financial struggles, with the pound having dropped and the other half of a relationship having left with all the cash, leaving the singer with lumber. The mention of doctors on strike adds another layer of difficulty, but the message of the song is that true friends will remain by your side through all of life's challenges. The chorus reinforces this message, stating that when you're in need of love and care, friends will be there to offer support until the very end.
The second half of the song takes on a more positive tone, with the mention of a letter from a lover and a beautiful day. However, the singer is unable to track down their loved one and is getting used to life without them. Once again, the message of the song is that even when hope seems lost and life is difficult, friends will be there to offer care and attention.
Overall, "Friends Will Be Friends" is a tribute to the power of friendship and the importance of having a support system during both good times and bad. It emphasizes the idea that true friends are always there for each other, no matter the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Another red letter day
It is another significant day in your life.
So the pound has dropped and the children are creating
The economy is not in a good state and the children are misbehaving.
The other half ran away, taking all the cash and leaving you with the lumber
Your partner ran away with all the money, leaving you with difficulties.
Got a pain in the chest, doctors on strike what you need is a rest
You are experiencing chest pain but unfortunately, the doctors are on strike, all you can do is rest.
It's not easy love, but you've got friends you can trust
Your situation is not easy, but you have reliable friends you can rely on.
Friends will be friends, when you're in need of love they give you care and attention
True friends will be there to provide care and attention when you need love.
When you're through with life and all hope is lost, hold out your hand 'cause friends will be friends
Even when you are hopeless and near the end of life, true friends will always be there for you.
Right till the end
Friends will stick by your side until your last breath.
Now it's a beautiful day, the postman delivered a letter from your lover
Today is a beautiful day, and you received a love letter from your significant other.
Only a phone call away, you tried to track him down but somebody stole his number
Although your lover is just a phone call away, you can't reach them because someone took their number.
As a matter of fact, you're getting used to life without him in your way
You have learned to live without your lover, and it may not be that bad.
Friends will be friends, when you're in need of love they give you care and attention
True friends will provide you with the needed love, care, and attention in times of need.
When you're through with life and all hope is lost, hold out your hand 'cause friends will be friends
Even when life seems unbearable and you feel lost, true friends will remain by your side.
It's so easy now, 'cause you got friends you can trust
Now that you have true friends you can rely on, your life seems easier.
Yeah, yeah
Closing expression of approval and agreement with the message.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN DEACON, FREDDIE MERCURY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Another red letter day
So the pound has dropped and the children are creating
The other half ran away
Taking all the cash and leaving you with the lumber
Got a pain in the chest
Doctors on strike what you need is a rest
It's not easy love, but you've got friends you can trust
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand 'cause friends will be friends
Right till the end
Now it's a beautiful day
The postman delivered a letter from your lover
Only a phone call away
You tried to track him down but somebody stole his number
As a matter of fact
You're getting used to life without him in your way
It's so easy now, 'cause you got friends you can trust
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand 'cause friends will be friends
Right till the end
It's so easy now, 'cause you got friends you can trust
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand friends will be friends
Right till the end
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand 'cause right till the end, friends will be friends
@danielstenzel1290
Elvis Presley-King of Rock’n’Roll
Michael Jackson-King of Pop
Freddie Mercury-King of Music
@HailZod
FishmasterDisaster yep
@korneliajaniszewska4654
FishmasterDisaster so what you doin’ here? We all love Freddie so we listen 👑
@kittythecat1453
FishmasterDisaster
Nah,Freddie is the King Of Music,And Same with every other Great singer,Including Jimi Hendrix.
@tomate454
FishmasterDisaster Jimmy was a god on the Guitar,probably the best guitar player of all time,but in terms of who was the better artist as a whole ,it was certainly Freddie Mercury
@tomate454
FishmasterDisaster funny how he is consistent top 3 on EVERY rank list ,mostly 1 .place ,whether it’s greatest frontman of all time ,or greatest singer /rock singer of all time
@teekanyel5656
Freddie: about love.
John: about friends.
Brian: about life.
Roger: about his car.
@robertskowron1764
@Jessa Sabolbora ❤
@marlangelo4058
I'm in love with my car
@guitarmjw8770
his car