Thank You for Being a Friend
Suburban Legends Lyrics

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Thank you for being a friend
Traveled down the road and back again
Your heart is true you're a pal and a confidant

I'm not ashamed to say
I hope it always will stay this way
My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow

And if you threw a party
Invited everyone you knew
You would see, the biggest gift would be from me
And the card attached would say,
Thank you for being a friend

Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend

And if you threw a party
Invited everyone you knew
You would see, the biggest gift would be from me
And the card attached would say,
Thank you for being a friend
(I want to thank you)
Thank you for being a friend
(I want to thank you)
Thank you for being a friend
(I want to thank you)
Thank you for being a Klemm ON GUITAR!!

(I want to thank you)
Thank you for being a friend
(I want to thank you)
Thank you for being a friend

(I want to thank you)
Thank you for being a friend

Cha Cha Cha
End

Overall Meaning

The song "Thank You for Being a Friend" by Suburban Legends is a tribute to friendship and the gratitude we feel toward those who have been loyal and supportive in our lives. The lyrics reflect on the ups and downs of life, acknowledging that even during difficult times, true friends are always there to offer a helping hand. The opening lines "Thank you for being a friend, traveled down the road and back again" set the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the enduring nature of the friendship being celebrated.

The singer then declares their hopes that the friendship will continue in the same way, stating "I'm not ashamed to say, I hope it always will stay this way." The chorus reinforces the gratitude and appreciation the singer has for their friend, repeatedly thanking them for their loyalty and support. The final lines of the song are a call to action, inviting the friend to stand up and take a bow, acknowledging their role in the singer's life.

Overall, "Thank You for Being a Friend" is a heartwarming tribute to the power of true friendship. It encourages us to value and cherish those who have been there for us, through both good times and bad.

Line by Line Meaning

Thank you for being a friend
Expressing gratitude for the friendship the singer has received from the addressed person

Traveled down the road and back again
Acknowledging the history and shared experiences the singer and the addressed person have gone through

Your heart is true you're a pal and a confidant
Complimenting the addressed person's trustworthy and supportive nature as a friend

I'm not ashamed to say
Admitting that the artist is comfortable expressing their appreciation for the addressed person

I hope it always will stay this way
Expressing a desire for the friendship to remain strong and enduring

My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow
Using a metaphorical gesture to show respect and admiration for the addressed person

And if you threw a party
Hypothetically contemplating a celebratory event hosted by the addressed person

Invited everyone you knew
Expecting a large and inclusive guest list for the hypothetical party

You would see, the biggest gift would be from me
Assuming that the artist would bring the most significant or heartfelt gift to the hypothetical party

And the card attached would say, Thank you for being a friend
Explaining what the message on the card accompanying the hypothetical gift would be

Thank you for being a friend [x3]
Repeating the message of gratitude for emphasis and emotional impact

(I want to thank you)
Reiterating the artist's desire to express appreciation for the addressed person

Thank you for being a Klemm ON GUITAR!!
Adding comedic relief to the song by playfully attributing the gratitude to a specific band member

Cha Cha Cha
Ending the song with a fun and rhythmic flourish

Writer(s): Andrew Gold

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