He continues to write and record new material and performs live frequently throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia.
Thompson was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours for services to music. On 5 July 2011, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy honoris causa was conferred on Thompson by the University of Aberdeen, in a ceremony at the University's Elphinstone Hall.
Has He Got A Friend For Me
Richard Thompson Lyrics
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No ring on the door bell, no ring on the phone
And nobody wants to know anyone lonely like me
Your boy friend's good looking, he's got it all there
He looks like God made him with something to spare
You look good together, scurrying off down the street
Has he got a friend, has he got a friend for me
He's got the haunt of the sea in his eyes
He wouldn't notice me passing by
I could be in the gutter, or dangling down from a tree
If you know someone who is graceful and wise
Doesn't mind girls who are clumsy and shy
I don't mind going with someone that I've never seen
Has he got a friend, has he got a friend for me
Has he got a friend, has he got a friend for me
The lyrics to Richard & Linda Thompson's song "Has He Got A Friend For Me" are about the feeling of loneliness and the search for a companion. The singer of the song is alone on a Saturday night without any prospects for companionship. She observes couples on the street and wishes she had someone to be with as well. She comments on a couple walking by, saying that they look good together, but nobody wants someone as lonely as her. She then asks if the woman's boyfriend has any friends who might be interested in her.
The second verse describes the look of the man she is interested in. She thinks he is handsome and has a certain quality about him that draws her in, even though she assumes he wouldn't notice her. She then lists the qualities she is looking for in a partner: someone graceful and wise who won't mind her clumsiness and shyness. She is open to going out with someone she's never met before if they fit these criteria.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of isolation and the desire for connection. The singer of the song is searching for love and connection but feels like she doesn't fit in or stand out to anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturday night and I'm all alone
It's a lonely Saturday night, and I don't have anyone to spend it with.
No ring on the door bell, no ring on the phone
No one is trying to contact me, and I'm feeling isolated.
And nobody wants to know anyone lonely like me
I feel like no one is interested in getting to know me because I'm lonely.
Your boy friend's good looking, he's got it all there
Your boyfriend is attractive and seems to have everything going for him.
He looks like God made him with something to spare
He's so good looking, it's like he was created by God with extra good looks.
You look good together, scurrying off down the street
You and your boyfriend make a good-looking couple, quickly walking away from me.
Has he got a friend, has he got a friend for me
Do you think your boyfriend has any single friends that he could introduce me to?
Has he got a friend, has he got a friend for me
I'm really hoping your boyfriend has a friend who could be interested in me.
He's got the haunt of the sea in his eyes
There's something mysterious and deep within your boyfriend's eyes.
He wouldn't notice me passing by
I don't think your boyfriend would even notice me if I walked by.
I could be in the gutter, or dangling down from a tree
Even if I was in a really bad situation, I don't think your boyfriend would care or notice.
If you know someone who is graceful and wise
If you happen to know someone who is both graceful and wise,
Doesn't mind girls who are clumsy and shy
And who doesn't care that I'm not the most confident or polished person,
I don't mind going with someone that I've never seen
I would be open to going out with someone new, even if I don't know them yet.
Has he got a friend, has he got a friend for me
Once again, I'm really hoping your boyfriend knows someone who could be a potential partner for me.
Has he got a friend, has he got a friend for me
I'm putting all my hopes in the possibility that your boyfriend has a single friend for me.
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Written by: RICHARD THOMPSON
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Jim McManus
Amazing song, thanks for posting - Maria McKee has a great 'feel' when she sings it
alyoucha
Can't find Maria McKee's version of this :-( It's amazing...
Timmybear
Maria McKee does a very nice version of this, though it is tainted a bit by oversinging.
Keith Keller
Thanks and posting...