Best Friend
The Hamiltones Lyrics


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Now I call you
In the day and late at night
You give me advice, you tell me to hold on
Everything's gonna be alright, baby

When I'm hungry, you feed me
When I'm stressed, you relieve me
And I know you're the one 'cause God showed me yesterday
With your smile like the sun

When I am down out in love
I want you and need you so bad
When I am weak and lonely
You're the best friend I've ever had

I will never leave you lonely (no no, no)
'Cause then I'll be a fool
I don't mind working a job (no, no)
While I'm hustlin' too

I give you the whole wide world
[?] good to you
And I know you're the one 'cause God showed me yesterday, babe
With your smile just like the sun

And when I'm down out in love
I want you and need you so bad
When I am weak and lonely
You're the best friend I've ever had

Only girl I ever love like this
Feel it more and more every time we kiss
And I know that it's real
The way that I feel

'Cause when I am down out in love
I want you and need you so bad
When I am weak and lonely
You're the best friend I've ever had

When I am down out in love
I want you and need you so bad




When I am weak and lonely
You're the best friend I've ever had

Overall Meaning

The Hamiltones's song "Best Friend" is a beautiful tribute to a friend who is always there when one needs them the most. The song describes the singer's deep affection for their friend who has been with them through thick and thin. The lyrics "Now I call you in the day and late at night, you give me advice, you tell me to hold on, everything's gonna be alright, baby" highlights the comfort and trust that the singer feels towards their friend.


The verse "When I am down out in love, I want you and need you so bad, when I am weak and lonely, you're the best friend I've ever had" depicts the importance of having someone to rely on during times of heartbreak and loneliness. The chorus suggests that the singer's friend is the only one who can make them feel better when they are going through tough times. The line "I will never leave you lonely, 'cause then I'll be a fool" indicates the singer's commitment to their friendship and willingness to stand by their friend, no matter what.


Overall, "Best Friend" is a touching and heartfelt song that emphasizes the importance of having a true friend in one's life to provide support and care during difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I call you
I frequently contact you now as you have become an important person in my life.


In the day and late at night
I reach out to you both during the day and during the night.


You give me advice, you tell me to hold on
You provide me with guidance and encourage me to persevere through my struggles.


Everything's gonna be alright, baby
You assure me that things will eventually work out and that I don't need to worry.


When I'm hungry, you feed me
You are there for me when I am in need, even when it comes to fulfilling basic necessities such as food.


When I'm stressed, you relieve me
You help to alleviate my stress and make me feel better.


And I know you're the one 'cause God showed me yesterday
I am certain that you are the right person for me because I had an epiphany that was divinely inspired.


With your smile like the sun
Your smile is warm and inviting, much like the sun, and this has a positive impact on me.


When I am down out in love
When I am feeling discouraged or heartbroken in my romantic relationships,


I want you and need you so bad
I have a strong desire for your companionship and feel that I need you in my life.


You're the best friend I've ever had
Out of all the people I have formed close relationships with, you are the one who has been the most supportive and loyal.


I will never leave you lonely (no no, no)
I promise to always be there for you and to never make you feel alone or abandoned.


'Cause then I'll be a fool
If I were to leave you behind, I would be making a grave mistake and acting against my own best interests.


I don't mind working a job (no, no)
I am willing to put in hard work and effort in order to support myself and our relationship.


While I'm hustlin' too
Even as I work hard and strive for success, I also recognize the importance of prioritizing our relationship.


I give you the whole wide world
I am willing to give you everything that I am capable of offering.


[?] good to you
I want to provide you with love and support in any way that I can.


And when I'm down out in love
When I am feeling discouraged or heartbroken in my romantic relationships,


I want you and need you so bad
I have a strong desire for your companionship and feel that I need you in my life.


Only girl I ever love like this
Out of all the romantic relationships I have had, you are the only person I have ever loved in this way.


Feel it more and more every time we kiss
My love for you increases with each physical interaction we share.


And I know that it's real
I am certain that the love I feel for you is genuine and authentic.


The way that I feel
My emotions towards you are intense and profound.




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@ImJustSmooveLikeDat

Well I'll be damn...why hasn't this been in rotation on the radio? Oh, I know why...it promotes love. It doesn't degrade our women or brag about material things or drugs! This right here touched my soul from beginning to end and brought a tear to my eyes. Way to FREAKIN go Hamiltones!!!!

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@bigdog533

Anything Black Love related doesn't get airplay but let us talk about killing each other or selling the most dope 10 spins a day

@crystalmallett3555

You said it FRFR!!! I love this song!!!

@tawanajohnson604

I totally agree with you on that! It's been on repeat right along with a river of tears flowing! Whew!

@user-un8ul1fg8r

You have to be calling a woman a b word for the song to be nice or treating women like they're less than that's why only grownups know about this song that love love that loves black love that good sweet love

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