Friend of Mine
The Screaming Jets Lyrics


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don't laugh don't cry don't do anything at all
All of the feelings I once held inside
They have flown away from me.
don't talk don't walk don't you run away and hide Just have another drink and wipe your tears away. We'll just talk away the night.
don't worry you'll always be a friend of mine.
don't just sit around.
don't just sit around
All day and cry.
don't worry, you will always be a friend of mine. don't forget, don't relive, don't you think
The worst of me.
Time changes everything we know
And its all turned around its all turned around don't worry you'll always be a friend of mine
don't just sit around don't just sit around
All day and cry
don't worry
Yeah you will always be a friend.
there's so many things and I've got so little time No need to complicate and I've got no time to cry I realise that its hard but you have to believe. don't worry oh you will always be a friend of mine.
don't worry you'll always be a friend of mine
don't just sit around don't just sit around
All day and cry
don't worry oh you will always be a friend I will always have time for you




Year Ill always find or make that time
You will always be a friend of mine.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Friend of Mine" by The Screaming Jets convey a message of support and reassurance to a friend who is going through a difficult time. The song encourages the listener to not give up hope and to keep a positive attitude. The opening lines, "don't laugh don't cry don't do anything at all," suggest that the singer wants the friend to stay calm and not overreact to their situation. The singer acknowledges that the friend's emotions have become overwhelming and advices them to have a drink and talk it out. The lines "don't just sit around all day and cry" emphasize the need to keep moving forward and stay active. The song concludes by promising to always be there for the friend, and that they will always be a friend of theirs.


One interesting fact about "Friend of Mine" is that it was released in 1992 and immediately became a hit in Australia, peaking at number 16 on the ARIA Charts. The song was written by the band's lead singer, Dave Gleeson, and guitarist, Grant Walmsley. Another interesting fact is that "Friend of Mine" was included in the soundtrack of the popular Australian television series "Heartbreak High." In addition, it was also featured in the movie "Idiot Box," starring Ben Mendelsohn and Jeremy Sims. Moreover, the song has been covered by several artists, including Sara Storer, who released her version in 2012.


The chords of "Friend of Mine" are:


Verse:
C - G - Am - F
C - G - Am - F


Chorus:
Am - F - C - G
Am - F - C - G
Am - F - C - G


Bridge:
F - G - Am - F
F - G - Am - F


Final chorus:
Am - F - C - G
Am - F - C - G
Am - F - C - G
Am - F - C - G


Overall, "Friend of Mine" is a timeless classic that continues to inspire listeners with its uplifting message of friendship and support in challenging times.


Line by Line Meaning

don't laugh don't cry don't do anything at all
Suppress all emotions and remain in a neutral state.


All of the feelings I once held inside
All the emotions I once had are now gone.


They have flown away from me.
The emotions have left me and I no longer feel them.


don't talk don't walk don't you run away and hide Just have another drink and wipe your tears away. We'll just talk away the night.
Don't avoid the situation, instead, have a drink and we'll talk through the problem until it's resolved.


don't worry you'll always be a friend of mine.
Our friendship will always stay intact, no matter what happens.


don't just sit around.
Don't be idle and unproductive, take action.


All day and cry.
Don't spend the whole day crying over something.


don't worry, you will always be a friend of mine.
Even if things get tough, the friendship is still there.


don't forget, don't relive, don't you think The worst of me.
Don't dwell on my shortcomings and past mistakes.


Time changes everything we know And its all turned around its all turned around don't worry you'll always be a friend of mine
Things might change, but our friendship remains constant.


there's so many things and I've got so little time No need to complicate and I've got no time to cry I realise that its hard but you have to believe. don't worry oh you will always be a friend of mine.
Life is short, so don't overcomplicate things and waste time crying. Believe in the strength of our friendship.


don't worry you'll always be a friend of mine
Repeated for emphasis, our friendship is unwavering.


don't just sit around don't just sit around All day and cry don't worry Yeah you will always be a friend.
Don't mope around and cry, instead, have faith in our friendship.


I will always have time for you Year Ill always find or make that time You will always be a friend of mine.
I will always prioritize our friendship and make time for you.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ERICK DASH JORDAN, SAM MARKUS

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Comments from YouTube:

@IdonthaveatwittersoFoff.

Yes. All of it. My childhood best friend and I drifted apart and this song I imagine singing to him. A reminder that he will always be special to me…..

@jeffreybibby7519

Such a beautiful song. Thanks Grant. 🤙

@MetalMayhem1978

Underrated album. Love it so much. So dark and heavy, bought the CD in 95 when it first came out

@troywindle466

What album is it on ?

@MetalMayhem1978

@@troywindle466 their self titled album. The one with the gorilla on the cover

@jordanbray9449

Rest Peacefully Woseen❤

@chaddrennan5246

underrated it's a great song

@nickbacic3792

My favourite album by the Jets ...Love this song.....You will always be a friend of mine.....

@GAPC-nb7qs

RIP Paul Woseen, sad news

@dominiquebaca-garcia2861

I love this song💓

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