Old Friends
Sylvie Lewis Lyrics


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The next time we meet, we will be old friends
We′ll stand on the street, laughing like old friends
Time will be kind; you won't have changed
Your smile will be exactly the same
One day we′ll meet, though we don't know when
Drink coffee and tea just like two old friend
You'll tell me your stories, and I′ll tell you mine
And we′ll wonder at the passing of time
No one can take your place
No one fill the space you leave when you go
If we should lose touch
You will not lose my love
We'll catch up
Somewhere down the road, down the road
I hope you′ll agree we'd make good old friends
If it were up to me, that would be my goal, friend
We′ll turn glasses of wine into rooms full of song




And we'll be old friends if I′m not wrong
We'll be old friends before too long

Overall Meaning

The song "Old Friends" by Sylvie Lewis is about the fleeting nature of time and friendship. The lyrics paint a picture of two friends who have lost touch and hope to reconnect in the future. The song is filled with nostalgia and a sense of longing for connection. The first verse introduces the idea that the next time the two friends meet, they will be "old friends" who stand on the street and laugh like they used to. The second verse speaks to the idea that time will be kind and that the friend's smile will be exactly the same as it was before. The chorus reinforces the idea that no one can take your place, and even if they lose touch, the love between the friends will remain.


The bridge of the song suggests that the two friends will meet up someday in the future, and they will share stories about their lives. The lyrics highlight the idea that they will "wonder at the passing of time" as they reflect on all that has occurred since they last saw each other. The final verse serves to reinforce the notion that the two friends are destined to become "old friends" once again. It suggests that they will "turn glasses of wine into rooms full of song," hinting at the joyful, celebratory nature of their reunion. Overall, "Old Friends" is a beautiful and poignant song that speaks to the idea that, even if we lose touch with those we love, the connections we share never truly fade away.


Line by Line Meaning

The next time we meet, we will be old friends
We will have known each other for so long that the next time we meet, we will consider each other as old friends.


We'll stand on the street, laughing like old friends
We will have a strong connection with each other, and our bond will be so strong that we will be laughing like old friends when we meet on the street.


Time will be kind; you won't have changed
As time goes by, we will not change so much, and we will always have similar personalities that will not be affected by the passing of time.


Your smile will be exactly the same
One of the things that will remain constant is your beautiful smile that I have always admired, as it will not change over time.


One day we'll meet, though we don't know when
We will meet someday, we cannot predict when it will happen, but we will keep the faith and hope that day arrives soon.


Drink coffee and tea just like two old friends
When we meet, we will catch up on lost time, drink coffee or tea, and share old stories we missed sharing like old friends who are enjoying each other's company.


You'll tell me your stories, and I'll tell you mine
When we meet, we'll catch up by telling each other our past experiences and life stories that we have missed out on.


And we'll wonder at the passing of time
When we think about the years that passed by, we will recall vivid memories of old times and wonder how time flew so fast.


No one can take your place
The bond and friendship that we share is irreplaceable, and nobody can ever take your place in my life.


No one fill the space you leave when you go
Whenever you leave, the space that you leave behind will always remain empty and can never be filled by anyone else.


If we should lose touch
If ever we should lose contact with each other for a while, rest assured that our friendship will remain intact.


You will not lose my love
No matter what, the love and respect that I have for you will always remain the same, and you will never lose it.


We'll catch up
We will get in touch again, and we'll pick up where we left off like nothing ever changed.


Somewhere down the road, down the road
At some unpredictable point in the future, our paths will cross again.


I hope you'll agree we'd make good old friends
I believe that our friendship is strong enough to last a lifetime, and I hope that you feel the same way, as we would indeed make good old friends.


If it were up to me, that would be my goal, friend
If the decision were mine, I would want us to be good old friends throughout our life journey as I value your friendship.


We'll turn glasses of wine into rooms full of song
Our friendship will be like magic, where a simple act of sipping wine will turn into a beautiful melody that will fill the room with the joy of our friendship.


And we'll be old friends if I'm not wrong
If my instincts are right, then our relationship will continue to grow to the point where we will proudly call ourselves old friends.


We'll be old friends before too long
As time passes by, our friendship will grow deeper and stronger, and it will not be long before we can proudly declare ourselves old friends.




Writer(s): Sylvie Lewis

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