You're My Best Friend
Ray Dylan Lyrics


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You placed gold on my finger
You brought love like I'd never known
You gave life to our children
And to me a reason to go on
You're my bread when I'm hungry
You're my shelter from troubled winds
You're my anchor in life's ocean
But most of all, you're my best friend
When I need hope and inspiration
You're always strong when I'm tired and weak
I could search this whole world over
You'd still be everything that I need
You're my bread when I'm hungry
You're my shelter from troubled winds
You're my anchor in life's ocean
But most of all you're my best friend
You're my bread when I'm hungry
You're my shelter from troubled winds




You're my anchor in life's ocean
But most of all you're my best friend

Overall Meaning

In Ray Dylan's song "You're My Best Friend," the lyrics speak to the deep gratitude and appreciation the singer has for his partner. He acknowledges the significant role his partner has played in his life, starting with the placement of the gold on his finger, symbolizing their commitment to each other. He also acknowledges the love he was given, which he had not experienced before, and the life they created and nurtured together through the birth of their children.


The singer goes on to describe his partner as not only a source of physical nourishment, but also emotional support. He likens his partner to bread, providing sustenance and nourishment to him when he is hungry. Furthermore, he describes how his partner acts as a shelter from the storms of life, and an anchor that keeps him grounded through the ups and downs. But most of all, he recognizes his partner as his best friend, a source of hope and inspiration when he needs it, and the one constant that he can rely on in his life.


Overall, the lyrics of "You're My Best Friend" convey a deep sense of gratitude for the presence of a partner who is not only a lover, but a loyal and supportive friend. The song speaks to the importance of companionship, loyalty, and dependability in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You placed gold on my finger
You gave me an expensive ring as a symbol of our commitment.


You brought love like I'd never known
You showed me a type of love that I have never experienced before.


You gave life to our children
You helped bring our children into this world.


And to me a reason to go on
You gave me a purpose in life and a reason to keep going.


You're my bread when I'm hungry
You provide for me when I am in need.


You're my shelter from troubled winds
You offer me comfort and protection when life is difficult.


You're my anchor in life's ocean
You keep me grounded and stable when life gets turbulent.


But most of all, you're my best friend
Above all else, you are my closest companion and confidant.


When I need hope and inspiration
During times when I feel hopeless and uninspired, you lift me up.


You're always strong when I'm tired and weak
You have strength and support to offer when I am feeling exhausted and vulnerable.


I could search this whole world over
I could explore every corner of the Earth, but...


You'd still be everything that I need
...I would still conclude that you are everything I require.




Writer(s): Wayland Holyfield

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What was the original song before it was perfectly converted to afrikaans?

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