You've Got a Friend
The Brand New Heavies Lyrics


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When you're down and troubled
and you need some loving care
and nothing, no whoa is going right.
Close your eyes and think of me
Whoa and soon I will be there
to brighten up even your darkest night, yeah

you just call out my name
and you know where ever I am
I'll come running, yeah
to see you again. Yeah.

Don't you know that
Winter, spring, summer, or fall,
all you gotta to do is call
and I'll be there, yes I will.
You've got a friend.
Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend?
People can be so cold.
They'll hurt you and desert you
take your very soul if you let them.
So don't let them No

you just call out my name
and you know where ever I am
I'll come run run run run running yeah
to see you again yeah

don't you know that,
Winter, spring, summer, or fall,
all you've got to do is call
and I'll be there, yes I will
You've got a friend.

You've got a friend.
You've got a friend.
You've got a friend in me

You've got a Friend that's what you got,
You've got a friend in me
Call out my name why don't you
I'm gunna brighten up EVEN your darkest night
Whenever you call
I'll be there
Whenever you need me, I'll be right there
Just call




Call out my name why don't you
I'm gunna brighten up EVEN your darkest night

Overall Meaning

The Brand New Heavies’ song You’ve Got a Friend is a reminder of the importance of friendship and the comfort it brings in difficult times. The lyrics describe a friend who is always there for you, no matter what season it is or what kind of trouble you may be facing. The song encourages the listener to call out the friend’s name and they will come running to brighten even the darkest night. The song suggests that even in a world where people can be cold and hurtful, a true friend will always be loyal and supportive.


The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but the overall message is clear: friends are there to provide comfort and support when we need it the most. The song’s upbeat tempo and catchy melody give the impression that life’s challenges can be overcome with the help of a good friend. It is also interesting to note that the song acknowledges the negative aspects of human behavior, such as betrayal and coldness, which makes it all the more poignant when it emphasizes the importance of having a friend.


In conclusion, The Brand New Heavies’ song You’ve Got a Friend is a celebration of the positive influence of friends in our lives, providing comfort and support in times of trouble. The song reminds us to treasure our friendships, even in a world where people can be cold and hurtful, because a true friend will always be there to brighten up our darkest nights.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're down and troubled and you need some loving care and nothing, no whoa is going right.
When you are feeling sad and overwhelmed, and everything seems to be going wrong.


Close your eyes and think of me Whoa and soon I will be there to brighten up even your darkest night, yeah
Imagine me in your mind, and I will come to comfort you and bring light to your darkest moments.


you just call out my name and you know where ever I am I'll come running, yeah to see you again. Yeah.
If you call my name, I will come running to be by your side once more.


Don't you know that Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you gotta to do is call and I'll be there, yes I will. You've got a friend.
No matter the season, if you call me, I will always be there for you. You have a true friend in me.


Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend? People can be so cold. They'll hurt you and desert you take your very soul if you let them. So don't let them No
Having a friend you can rely on is a great comfort, as people can often hurt and abandon you. But don't let them, because you have a true friend in me.


You've got a Friend that's what you got, You've got a friend in me
You have a friend, a real friend, in me.


Call out my name why don't you I'm gunna brighten up EVEN your darkest night
If you call my name, I will come and brighten up even your darkest moments.


Whenever you call I'll be there Whenever you need me, I'll be right there Just call
You can always count on me to be there for you, whenever you need me. All you have to do is call.


You've got a friend in me
You have a true friend in me




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@lise2378

Still a top tune in 2023 as it was the day it was released

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I've loved Siedah Garrett ever since I first saw/heard her on Don't Look Any Further with Dennis Edwards in the '80s.

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Love SIEDAH !

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