Deacon wrote the song for his wife, Veronica, to whom he remains married to this day. In this song, he plays a Wurlitzer electric piano in addition to bass guitar. The characteristic 'bark' of the Wurlitzer's bass notes plays a prominent role in the song. During live performances, the band used a grand piano rather than an electric, and it would be played by Freddie Mercury, while Deacon played the bass guitar.
For the music video, it shows the band in a huge ballroom surrounded by over one thousand candles, including a huge chandelier hung above them on the ceiling. The video was filmed in the summer of 1976. (May later mentioned that the video was shot in the middle of a very unpleasant heatwave and the ballroom in which they were filming did not have air conditioning.) Also, Deacon is seen playing a grand piano, even though he plays a regular electric on the recording.
The band answered Tom Browne on 24 December 1977 in a live BBC Radio One interview, regarding Deacon's control of the piano for the recording.
John Deacon: "Well, Freddie didn’t like the electric piano, so I took it home and I started to learn on the electric piano and basically that’s the song that came out you know when I was learning to play piano. It was written on that instrument and it sounds best on that. You know, often on the instrument that you wrote the song on."
Freddie Mercury: I refused to play the damn thing (the Wurlitzer). It’s tiny and horrible and I don’t like them. Why play those things when you’ve got a lovely superb grand piano? No, I think, basically what he [John] is trying to say is it was the desired effect.
You're My Best Friend
Queen Lyrics
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Whatever this world can give to me
It's you you're all I see
Ooh, you make me live now, honey
Ooh, you make me live
Oh, you're the best friend that I ever had
I've been with you such a long time
That my feelings are true
I really love you
Oh, you're my best friend
Ooh, you make me live
Ooh, I've been wandering 'round
Still come back to you (still come back to you)
In rain or shine, you've stood by me girl
I'm happy at home (happy at home)
You're my best friend
Ooh, you make me live
Whenever this world is cruel to me
I got you to help me forgive
Ooh, you make me live now, honey
Ooh, you make me live
Oh, you're the first one when things turn out bad
You know I'll never be lonely
You're my only one
And I love the things
I really love the things that you do
Oh, you're my best friend, oh
Ooh, you make me live, live, live, live
I'm happy, happy at home
You're my best friend
Oh
Oh, you're my best friend
Ooh, you make me live
Ooh, you're my best friend
The song "You're My Best Friend" by Queen is a love letter to a cherished friend who has been a constant source of strength and support. The lyrics express the joy and gratitude the singer feels for having the friend in their life. The chorus captures the essence of the song, as it repeats several times:
"Ooh, you make me live
Whatever this world can give to me
It's you, you're all I see
Ooh, you make me live now, honey
Ooh, you make me live"
The singer acknowledges that the world can be a difficult and unforgiving place, but with their best friend by their side, they feel capable of facing any challenge. They describe their friend as their "sunshine," and express their deep love and appreciation for them.
The verses of the song expand on this theme, highlighting the long-standing relationship between the singer and their best friend. They describe how they've been together "such a long time," and how their friend has stood by them "in rain or shine." The singer admits that even when they've "been wandering 'round," they always come back to their friend, who feels like home to them.
In short, "You're My Best Friend" is a beautiful tribute to the power of friendship and the impact a true friend can have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, you make me live
You give me life, energy, and purpose.
Whatever this world can give to me
Regardless of what the world throws at me.
It's you you're all I see
You are the center of my universe.
Ooh, you make me live now, honey
You make me feel alive in every moment, my dear.
Oh, you're the best friend that I ever had
You are my closest and most cherished friend.
I've been with you such a long time
We have been together for a significant amount of time.
You're my sunshine and I want you to know
You bring light and warmth to my life, and I want to express my gratitude.
That my feelings are true
My feelings for you are genuine and authentic.
I really love you
I love you deeply and unconditionally.
Ooh, you make me live
You give me life, energy, and purpose.
Ooh, I've been wandering 'round
I've been searching and exploring different paths.
Still come back to you (still come back to you)
Yet, I keep returning to you, my constant.
In rain or shine, you've stood by me girl
You've supported me through good and bad times, my dear.
I'm happy at home (happy at home)
I am content and fulfilled in my life with you.
You're my best friend
You are my closest and most cherished friend.
Whenever this world is cruel to me
When the world is harsh and unkind.
I got you to help me forgive
I have you to help me let go and forgive.
Oh, you're the first one when things turn out bad
You are the first person I turn to in difficult times.
You know I'll never be lonely
You understand and alleviate my loneliness.
You're my only one
You are my one and only true companion.
And I love the things
I appreciate and adore the qualities.
I really love the things that you do
I deeply love and appreciate the things you do for me.
Ooh, you make me live, live, live, live
You make me feel absolutely alive and vibrant.
I'm happy, happy at home
I am filled with joy and contentment in my life with you.
You're my best friend
You are my closest and most cherished friend.
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An expression of appreciation and affection.
Oh, you're my best friend
You are my closest and most cherished friend.
Ooh, you make me live
You give me life, energy, and purpose.
Ooh, you're my best friend
You are my closest and most cherished friend.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Deacon
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@chevy2003ism
"You're My Best Friend"
Ooh, you make me live
Whatever this world can give to me
It's you, you're all I see
Ooh, you make me live now, honey
Ooh, you make me live
Oh, you're the best friend that I ever had
I've been with you such a long time
You're my sunshine
And I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you
(Ooh) Oh, you're my best friend
Ooh, you make me live
Ooh, I've been wandering 'round ('Round)
But still come back to you
(Ooh, still come back to you)
In rain or shine, you've stood by me, girl (Girl)
I'm happy at home
(happy at home)
You're my best friend
Ooh, you make me live
Whenever this world is cruel to me
I got you to help me forgive
Ooh, you make me live now, honey
Ooh, you make me live
Oh, you're the first one
When things turn out bad
You know I'll never be lonely
You're my only one
And I love the things
I really love the things that you do
Oh, you're my best friend (Oh)
Ooh, you make me live
(Live, live, live)
I'm happy, happy at home
You're my best friend, oh
Oh, you're my best friend
Ooh, you make me live, ooh
Ooh, you're my best friend
@almamarquez7543
Ooh, you make me live
Whatever this world can give to me
It's you you're all I see
Ooh, you make me live now honey
Ooh, you make me live
Oh, you're the best friend that I ever had
I've been with you such a long time
You're my sunshine and I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you
Oh, you're my best friend
Ooh, you make me live
Ooh, I've been wandering 'round
But I still come back to you
In rain or shine
You've stood by me girl
I'm happy at home
You're my best friend
Ooh, you make me live
Whenever this world is cruel to me
I got you to help me forgive
Ooh, you make me live now honey
Ooh, you make me live
You're the first one
When things turn out bad
You know I'll never be lonely
You're my only one
And I love the things
I really love the things that you do
Oh, you're my best friend
Ooh, you make me live
I'm happy at home
You're my best friend
Oh, you're my best friend
Ooh, you make me live
You're my best friend
@orbitalbutt6757
I used to play and sing this to my big Alaskan Malamute. Every time he heard the opening notes he'd get really excited and dance and Woo Woo Woo along with me, especially during the chorus. It was playing when he passed away at the grand old age of 16, at home, on his comfy bed. I held him in my lap as the vet gave him the euthanasia, I fed him his favorite cookie, and I sang this song to him. RIP buddy, you were my best friend. I miss you every day.
@danm4774
Your Malamute was a lucky dog to be loved so much. I have tears in my eyes after reading your story. Death comes to us all and oh, that we all could have such a good end.
@kimberlyegan8882
Now I'm crying!
@danm4774
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing😘
@subcutie5479
I started to cry :/
@cathyskywalker77
So sorry for your loss darling 😭 I still miss my Danny, a Bombay cat (all black except for 2 white spots) who crossed the Rainbow bridge on October 4th 2014. He would've been 16 this year.
@Keston1302
“John didn’t write many songs but the ones he did were hits”
Brian May from the Days of our lives Documentary.
@louisturgeon8318
Keston Decker Drake Ramoray
@alterego480
Long away, another one bites..., your my best friend, leaving home aint easy, dont stop me now???, keep it going pls
@MilesAway
@@alterego480 Didn't Freddie do Don't Stop Me Now?