I'll Be There For You
Rembrandts Lyrics


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So no one told you life was gonna be this way
Your job's a joke, you're broke
Your love life's D-O-A

It's like you're always stuck in second gear
Oh when it hasn't been your day
Your week, your month, or even your year
I'll be there for you
(When the rain starts to pour)
I'll be there for you
(Like I've been there before)
I'll be there for you
('Cause you're there for me, too)

You're still in bed at ten and work began at eight
You've burned your breakfast
So far things are going great
Your mother warned you there'd be days like these
But she didn't tell you when the world has brought you down to your knees
It's like you're always stuck in second gear

I'll be there for you
(When the rain starts to pour)
I'll be there for you
(Like I've been there before)
I'll be there for you
('Cause you're there for me, too)

No one could ever know me
No one could ever see me
Seems you're the only one who knows
What it's like to be me

Someone to face the day with
Make it through all the rest with
Someone I'll always laugh with
Even at my worst I'm best with you

It's like you're always stuck in second gear
Oh when it hasn't been your day
Your week, your month, or even your year

I'll be there for you
(When the rain starts to pour)
I'll be there for you
(Like I've been there before)




I'll be there for you
('Cause you're there for me, too)

Overall Meaning

This song, commonly known as the theme song of the hit television show 'Friends,' is a touching anthem about the importance of having someone to lean on, no matter how tough things may be. The lyrics paint a picture of an individual going through a difficult time, with their job, love life, and overall circumstances seeming to be falling apart. They feel as though they are always stuck in 'second gear,' just barely keeping up with life.


The chorus of the song, however, provides an uplifting message of hope. The singer promises to always be there for the person in need, through rain or shine, because they know what it's like to be in their shoes. The lines "No one could ever know me, No one could ever see me, Seems you're the only one who knows, What it's like to be me" showcase the bond and understanding between the two individuals, with the singer acknowledging that the other person truly understands them on a level that no one else can.


Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Be There For You" serve as a reminder that it's okay to go through tough times, as long as we have someone to lean on. The song emphasizes the importance of having that one person who always has our back, no matter the circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

So no one told you life was gonna be this way
Life is not as easy as you thought it would be, and nobody gave you the heads up.


Your job's a joke, you're broke
Your job is not satisfying nor profitable which has left you in a state of financial difficulty.


Your love life's D-O-A
Your romantic life is non-existent or dead on arrival.


It's like you're always stuck in second gear
No matter what you do, you just cannot seem to make real progress, it feels like you're in a constant but slow state of limbo.


Oh when it hasn't been your day
There are just some days where everything that can go wrong does go wrong.


Your week, your month, or even your year
Sometimes it's not just one bad day but rather a series of unfortunate circumstances that may span a week, a month or an entire year.


I'll be there for you
Regardless of the trials and tribulations you face, I will be there to support you.


(When the rain starts to pour)
Especially when things get tough and things appear darkest.


(Like I've been there before)
I've been through similar situations before, so I know how to help.


('Cause you're there for me, too)
We support each other mutually, and that's what true friends do.


You're still in bed at ten and work began at eight
You're struggling to get up in the morning and get to work on time.


You've burned your breakfast
Even the most basic tasks seem difficult to accomplish as they end in failure or disaster.


So far things are going great
Everything is essentially going wrong for you, and it seems as if it can't get much worse.


Your mother warned you there'd be days like these
You were cautioned that life would not always be easy and that there would be hard times.


But she didn't tell you when the world has brought you down to your knees
Your mother didn't mention how difficult things can get when the world knocks you to your lowest point.


No one could ever know me
It feels like no one can truly understand you, your hardships or struggles.


No one could ever see me
You feel invisible or that those around you cannot see what you're going through or relate to you.


Seems you're the only one who knows
You feel like the only person who truly understands what you're going through is yourself.


What it's like to be me
You feel like nobody can step into your shoes and bear witness to the struggles you experience in your life.


Someone to face the day with
You need someone to wake up alongside you in the morning and tackle the challenges of the day together.


Make it through all the rest with
You want someone who can help you power through the difficult moments and enjoy the good times.


Someone I'll always laugh with
You need somebody who could always lift your spirits, make you happy and bring joy to your life.


Even at my worst I'm best with you
No matter how bad you might feel or how difficult things get, you'll always know that you have someone in your corner who can help you out.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL JAY SKLOFF, DAVID L. CRANE, MARTA FRAN KAUFFMAN, ALLEE WILLIS, PHILIP RONALD SOLEM, DANNY C. WILDE

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Mohammad Parvez Malik

236 episodes, 10 seasons, 6 iconic character and unforgettable 10 years

joshua_ here

@Michelo Nyaundi and a song

Ayush Tiwari

So true....

jan małecki

And Janice!

Arvo Ollikainen

@jan małecki and Gunther!

Ruhi Ahuja

@jan małecki she's got an unforgettable laugh!!

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Rathin DAS

Friends will never get old


When i was broken, They made me laugh
When i was depressed, they made me to face it.


Thank you FRIENDS for making our life awesome

Joanne Perry

I was the same. When I was going through a bad time I watched friends and it was like I was in their world....hard to explain.

Cobrancrx

and also will never be funny :D

sexybiskvit

Same❤

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