You've Got a Friend
Tahta Menezes Lyrics
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And you need some loving care
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon i will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
You just call out my name
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend
If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
When people can be so cold
They'll hurt you and desert you
And take your soul if you let them
Oh, but don't you let them
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend
In Tahta Menezes beloved song "You've Got a Friend," the lyrics speak to the idea that no matter what you’re going through in life, there is always someone there to help lift you up. When you hit rock bottom, and nobody seems to be around, this song lets you know that you have a friend that will always be there to answer your call.
The opening verse sets the scene for a troubled individual that needs a listening ear, someone who can provide loving care when things appear to be falling apart. It acts as an assurance that wherever this person is or whenever they need a comforting word, the friend they're calling out to will be right there, regardless of the season.
The song is a great example of the power of friendship and how it can help someone navigate through tough times. The message throughout the song is that you never have to go through life alone, and that there are always people there to offer their support and comfort. The lyrics reflect that even when friends are down, they can reach out and help to lift one another up.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're down and troubled
When you're feeling sad and troubled
And you need some loving care
And you need someone to care for you
And nothing, nothing is going right
And everything around you is going wrong
Close your eyes and think of me
Think of me and my support
And soon i will be there
And I will be there for you soon
To brighten up even your darkest night
To make your darkest and hardest moments brighter and better
You just call out my name
All you have to do is call my name
And you know wherever I am
And you know that I will be there wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
I'll come quickly to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
No matter the season
All you have to do is call
You just have to call me
And I'll be there
And I will be there for you
If the sky above you
If things are looking bad for you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And everything around you seems gloomy and hopeless
And that old north wind begins to blow
And when things seem to be getting worse
Keep your head together
Stay calm and composed
And call my name out loud
And call out my name loudly
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door
I'll be there for you soon
Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
Isn't it great to know that you have someone to support you
When people can be so cold
When people can be unkind
They'll hurt you and desert you
When people can cause you pain and abandon you
And take your soul if you let them
And can leave you feeling emotionally drained if you allow them to
Oh, but don't you let them
But you shouldn't allow them to do so
You just call out my name
You just have to call my name
And you know wherever I am
And you know that I'll be there wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
I'll come quickly to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
No matter the season
All you have to do is call
You just have to call me
And I'll be there
And I will be there for you
You've got a friend
You have someone who cares about you
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.