Good Friends Are For Keeps
The Carpenters Lyrics


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Hey now don't let your empty room ever get you down

You can fill the silence with a smile

And don't let the crowds on the street

Make you feel like you are just a stranger in town
If you feel happy,

Or if you wanna weep,

Or you wanna warm word before you sleep



Remember,

Good friends are forever

Good friends are forever

Good friends are for keeps



Good friends are forever

Good friends are forever





Good friends are for keeps

Overall Meaning

The Carpenters's song Good Friends Are For Keeps is a beautiful tribute to the power of friendship. The opening lines, Hey now don't let your empty room ever get you down, suggest that the song is about loneliness and the importance of having good friends. The singer encourages the listener to fill their silence with a smile and not let the crowds on the street make them feel like a stranger in town, implying that it's easy to feel isolated and disconnected in today's society.


The chorus, Good friends are forever, Good friends are for keeps, is a powerful reminder of the value of true friendships. The verse that follows says, If you feel happy, or if you wanna weep, Or you wanna warm word before you sleep, Remember, good friends are forever. This suggests that good friends are there for us in our ups and downs and that they provide the comfort and support we need when we need it.


Overall, Good Friends Are For Keeps is a beautiful tribute to the power of friendship. It's a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we're never alone if we have true friends by our side.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey now don't let your empty room ever get you down
Don't let the solitary times make you feel down or alone in life.


You can fill the silence with a smile
You can make the best out of the silence by sharing a smile with someone who cares.


And don't let the crowds on the street make you feel like you are just a stranger in town
Whether you are in your hometown or someplace new, don't let the world make you feel like an outsider.


If you feel happy, or if you wanna weep, or you wanna warm word before you sleep
Whether you are happy, sad or searching for comfort, always remember that someone is there to listen.


Remember, Good friends are forever
Always keep in mind that true friends are always there, no matter the distance or the circumstances.


Good friends are for keeps
Cherish and hold on to the people you call friends, as they will always be there for you.




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