It was written and performed by Randy Newman—a Hollywood veteran who’s scored 22 movies as well as releasing dozens of his own albums (which feature a darker, more satirical sensibility).
You've Got A Friend In Me
Randy Newman Lyrics
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Hay un amigo en mí
Cuando salgan a volar
Hay un amigo en mí
Sí, un amigo en mí
Hay un amigo en mí
Hay un amigo en mí
Cuando salgan a volar
Hay un amigo en mí
Sí, un amigo en mí
Hay un amigo en mí
Hay muchos que pueden ser
Un poco más listos
Más nunca habrán que puede ser
Un amigo fiel
E tú lo sabes
Los años pasarán
Lo nuestro no morirá
Lo vas a ver, mejor tener
Un buen amigo en mí
Hay un amigo en mí
Un buen amigo en mi
Hay un amigo en mí
Randy Newman's "You've Got A Friend In Me" is an upbeat, feel-good song about the close relationship of two friends. The opening line repeats the song's title, assuring the listener that they have a friend in the singer. The lyrics describe a scenario where the listener is far away from home, feeling lost and alone. In this situation, the singer reminds them that they can always count on him, and he will be there to offer support and help. The song progresses with the singer telling the listener that they have troubles, but he does too. He assures them that there is nothing he wouldn't do to help them through their difficulties.
The verse, "Some other folks might be a little bit smarter than I am, bigger and stronger too, maybe / But none of them will ever love you the way I do / It's me and you, boy," highlights how their friendship may not be perfect, but it's genuine and enduring. The final verse suggests that their friendship is destiny, one that will last even as they grow old together.
Overall, the song captures the essence of what a true and long-lasting friendship should be: reliable, supportive, and comforting.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a friend in me
I am your friend and I'm here for you
You've got a friend in me
I will always be here for you
When the road looks rough ahead
When things get tough and you're struggling
And you're miles and miles from your nice warm bed
When you're far away from home and feeling lonely
You just remember what your old pal said
Remember that I'm your friend and I'm here for you
Boy, you've got a friend in me
I am always here to support you, no matter what
Yeah, you've got a friend in me
I am always here to support you, no matter what
You've got a friend in me
I am always here to support you, no matter what
You got troubles, and I got 'em too
We both have problems, but we can help each other through them
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you
I will always be there for you, no matter what
We stick together and we see it through
We are in this together, and we will get through it together
'Cause you've got a friend in me
I am always here to support you, no matter what
You've got a friend in me
I am your friend and I'm here for you
Some other folks might be a little bit smarter than I am
There may be others who are more intelligent than I am
Bigger and stronger too, maybe
There may be others who are bigger and stronger than I am
But none of them will ever love you the way I do
No one else will care for you as much as I do
It's me and you, boy
We are in this together, as friends
And as the years go by
As time passes
Our friendship will never die
Our bond will remain strong forever
You're gonna see it's our destiny
Our fate is to be lifelong friends
You've got a friend in me
I am your friend and I'm here for you
You've got a friend in me
I will always be here for you
You've got a friend in me
I am always here to support you, no matter what
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Randy Newman, Maria Del Rosario Ovelar Martin
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