Friends Of Mine
Steve Perry Lyrics


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Acting like a movie star
Swimming pools and fancy cars
It doesn't matter who you are
You can't buy friends with caviar

We're standing face to face
A different time, a different place
From the move, been together so long
It's for you I sing this song
Friends of mine

Whoa

I thought that I could hide away
But the lonely walls kept closing in
I only came back to say
Life ain't nothin' without a friend

We're standing face to face
A different time, a different place
From the move, been together so long
It's for you I sing this song
Friends of mine

If we're standing face to face
A different time, a different place
From the move, been together so long




It's for you I sing this song
Friends of mine

Overall Meaning

In Steve Perry’s “Friends of Mine,” he reflects on the value of true friendship in a world where materialism and superficiality can quickly overshadow the significance of genuine relationships. Perry begins by stating that even if one has all the trappings of material success, such as swimming pools and fancy cars, none of that matters if they lack true friendship. He further emphasizes this by stating that buying friends with caviar is impossible. Perry then shares a personal moment where he was feeling low and alone, but realized that he needed his friends. The phrase “life ain’t nothin’ without a friend” rings true throughout the song, driving home the point that true friends are invaluable.


The chorus’s repetition of “friends of mine” reinforces the theme of the song and its significance. Perry is reminding his listeners, and perhaps himself, that true connections and friendships are worth cherishing. The use of the phrase “a different time, a different place” highlights the universality of friendship and how it transcends time and space. Perry is expressing that no matter where you come from, true friendship is universally understood and treasured.


Overall, “Friends of Mine” is a heartfelt song about the value of true friendship. Perry seems to be singing from personal experience, and his message is one that resonates with many listeners. In a world where people can be easily tempted by material success and false friendships, Perry reminds us that true connections are priceless.


Line by Line Meaning

Acting like a movie star
Trying to seem important or famous, as if in a movie


Swimming pools and fancy cars
Having expensive and luxurious things, like pools and cars


It doesn't matter who you are
Your identity or status is irrelevant


You can't buy friends with caviar
Money and possessions can't purchase real friendships


We're standing face to face
We are in close proximity to each other, directly facing one another


A different time, a different place
It was a different era, and things were different


From the move, been together so long
From the beginning, we were together for so long


It's for you I sing this song
This song is dedicated to you


Friends of mine
You are my friends


Whoa
An exclamation of surprise or excitement


I thought that I could hide away
I believed that I could isolate myself from others


But the lonely walls kept closing in
The loneliness and isolation became overwhelming


I only came back to say
I returned just to express this message


Life ain't nothin' without a friend
Life is meaningless and empty without companionship


If we're standing face to face
If we are in close proximity to each other, directly facing one another


A different time, a different place
It was a different era, and things were different


From the move, been together so long
From the beginning, we were together for so long


It's for you I sing this song
This song is dedicated to you


Friends of mine
You are my friends




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