My Friend
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We grown now, you my only father and the only father I′ve known
And you old now
Bet your bottom dollar if it's up to me you wouldn′t be alone, no no
You home now
Smoking on the bong, hoping Sonny gonna phone like yeh
Im gone to, but to be quite honest I need
You more than you need you, and that's true
But I know, I know, I know, I know its times like these
When family is the one and only thing we need, to get by
I know, I know, I know, I know I ain't no saint
Neither is you I′m just you in a different way, so i say

If I got you then I know I got something
If we ain′t time then we ain't got
Nothin, ain′t got hate then we ain't got lovin′
If we ain't got each other than we ain′t got nothin'
It's all on you my friend
It′s all on you my friend
It′s all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend

We grown now, you my only father and the only father I′ve known
And you so down
Similar to me I'm hearin me up in
Ya every-time you phone, so you know
Just slow down, only 59 got some life ahead of you so just roll
Don′t go down
The same damn road you've been heading since mama let go, now

If I got you then I know I got something
If we ain′t time then we ain't got
Nothin, ain't got hate then we ain′t got lovin′
If we ain't got each other than we ain′t got nothin'
Yeah if I got you then I know I got somethin′
If we ain't time then we ain′t got
Nothin, ain't got hate then we ain't got lovin
If we ain′t got each other than we ain′t got nothin'
It′s all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend
It′s all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend
It′s all on you my friend
It's all on you my friend
It's all on you my friend, It′s all on you my friend

I know, I know, I know, I know its times like these
When family is the one and only thing we need
I know, I know, I know, I know I ain′t no saint
And neither is you I'm just you in a different way and all I know is

If I got you then I know I got something
If we ain′t time then we ain't got
Nothin, ain′t got hate then we ain't got lovin′
If we ain't got each other than we ain't got nothin′
Yeah if I got you then I know I got something
If we ain′t time then we ain't got
Nothin, ain′t got hate then we ain't got lovin′
If we ain't got each other than we ain′t got nothin'
It's all on you my friend, It′s all on you my friend
It′s all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend
It′s all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend




It′s all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend
It′s all on you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "My Friend" by SonReal are a heartfelt tribute to the importance of family and the bonds that tie us together. The singer is speaking to an older man who he considers to be like a father to him, stating that he needs the man more than the man needs himself. The song talks about growing old and the importance of family, and how without them, we have nothing. The repetitive chorus emphasizes how important it is to have someone to lean on in life as we navigate our way through different stages.


There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics, as if the singer is aware of the fleeting nature of life and the need to cherish the relationships that matter most. The message is one of hope and love, that even though life can be difficult, we need to rely on the people closest to us for support and guidance. The song is a beautiful reminder of the power of family and the love that binds us all together, making us stronger as we face the challenges of life.


Line by Line Meaning

We grown now, you my only father and the only father I've known
Despite not being related by blood, you have acted as a father figure to me as we have grown up together.


And you old now
You have aged and are no longer as young as we once were.


Bet your bottom dollar if it's up to me you wouldn't be alone, no no
If I have any say in it, you will never be alone because I will always be there for you.


You home now
You are finally back home, where you belong and where you are loved.


Smoking on the bong, hoping Sonny gonna phone like yeh
As you smoke, you hope that I will call you like I usually do.


Im gone to, but to be quite honest I need
Although I am not physically present, I still need you in my life.


You more than you need you, and that's true
I need you more than you need yourself, and this is the honest truth.


But I know, I know, I know, I know its times like these
There are times like this when we realize that family is the most important thing in our lives.


When family is the one and only thing we need, to get by
During these tough times, the only thing that can truly help us get by is our family.


I know, I know, I know, I know I ain't no saint
I am not perfect and have my faults, just like everyone else.


Neither is you I'm just you in a different way, so i say
We may be different, but we are also very similar in many ways.


If I got you then I know I got something
Having you in my life is valuable and meaningful to me.


If we ain't time then we ain't got Nothin, ain't got hate then we ain't got lovin'
If we don't make time for each other, then we don't have anything. And if we don't have hate, then we have love.


If we ain't got each other than we ain't got nothin'
Without each other, we have nothing in this world.


It's all on you my friend
The responsibility and importance of our friendship lies on you.


Similar to me I'm hearin me up in Ya every-time you phone, so you know
I hear myself in you and recognize our similarities every time you call me.


Just slow down, only 59 got some life ahead of you so just roll Don't go down The same damn road you've been heading since mama let go, now
Take it easy and slow down because you still have a lot of life left to live. Don't continue down the same path that you've been on since our mother passed away.




Writer(s): Aaron Hoffman, Kenneth Edmonds, Ryan Vojtesak

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MY FRIEND LYRICS

[Verse 1]
We grown now, you my only father and the only father I've known... and you old now. Bet your bottom dollar if it's up to me you wouldn't be alone, no no. You home now.. Smoking on the bong , hoping Sonny gonna phone like yeh. Im gone to, but to be quite honest I need you more than you need you, and that's true. But I know, I know, I know, I know its times like these... When family is the one and only thing we need, to get by. I know, I know, I know, I know I ain't no saint. Neither is you I'm just you in a different way, so i say..


[Chorus]
If I got you then I know I got something, If we ain't time then we ain't got nothin, ain't got hate then we ain't got lovin. If we ain't got each other than we ain't got nothin. It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend

[Verse 2]
We grown now, you my only father and the only father I've known... and you so down, similar to me I'm hearin me up in ya every-time you phone, so you know. Just slow down, only 59 got some life ahead of you so just roll. Don't go down, the same damn road you've been heading since mama let go, now..

[Chorus]
If I got you then I know I got something, If we ain't time then we ain't got nothin, ain't got hate then we ain't got lovin. If we ain't got each other than we ain't got nothin, Yeah if I got you then I know I got something, If we ain't time then we ain't got nothin, ain't got hate then we ain't got lovin. If we ain't got each other than we ain't got nothin. It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend. It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend

[Bridge]
I know, I know, I know, I know its times like these... When family is the one and only thing we need. I know, I know, I know, I know I ain't no saint. And neither is you I'm just you in a different way and all I know is..

[Chorus]
If I got you then I know I got something, If we ain't time then we ain't got nothin, ain't got hate then we ain't got lovin. If we ain't got each other than we ain't got nothin, Yeah if I got you then I know I got something, If we ain't time then we ain't got nothin, ain't got hate then we ain't got lovin. If we ain't got each other than we ain't got nothin. It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend. It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend, It's all on you my friend. It's all on you...



All comments from YouTube:

SonReal

Thank you all so much for listening.... this was not an easy song to write... my Pops is looking down proud of this thank you for listening and sharing everyone <3

AnastasiaBeaverhausen

He certainly is, proud as hell. 👍🏽❤️

Josh Kirby

I've watched your music progress, and you yourself grow, into something wonderful and beautiful that brings joy and solace to people in the heights of their lives or the throes of depression. I want to thank you so much for what your music has done for me in my life, and I know he is proud of you, never doubt that.

Adam Bernard

SonReal thank you so much for your great music brother.

Hayden Neal

SonReal respect to you☺☺☺☺👍👍👍👍

mielbeekman

I really love the song

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RunicFreak

All your songs come from the heart man. Respect.

Derick Harris

4 years later and this song hits harder than before my father passed away in March RIP dad.

Lord Rs

I'm sorry

viperkilla123

Love this song. Hits close to home. Honestly my biggest regret is not spending more time with my dad before he passed.

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