You Need A Friend
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Said if you need me, all ya gotta do is call me
Don't wait too lo-o-ong if things go wrong
I-I-I'll be home, whoa-oh-oh, home
If you want me, send for me
I said if you want me, want, all ya gotta do is send for me
Don't wait too lo-o-ong, just-a pick up your phone
People always said, darlin', that I didn't mean you no good. And you
would need me someday. Way deep down in my heart I know I've done the best I
could. That's why I know that one of these days, it won't be long, you'll come
walkin' through that same door (I'll hurry home). And I can imagine in my mind
that these are the words that you'll be sayin'.
I still love you, always thinkin' of you
And I still love, love, always thinkin' of you
Don't wait too lo-o-ong, just-a pick up your phone
And I-I-I'll hurry home (I'll hurry home)
Right there, where I belong
The song "You Need A Friend" by Burke is a heartfelt and reassuring tune about being there for someone in their time of need. The lyrics express a willingness to drop everything and come to the aid of a friend or loved one when they call for help. The repeated use of "don't wait too long" emphasizes the urgency of the situation and a desire to offer support as quickly as possible. The lyrics also touch on the idea that the singer has been misunderstood in the past but wants to be there for the person in need, showing a strength of character that can be relied upon. Ultimately, the song offers a strong message of support and reassurance to anyone who might be going through a tough time.
In terms of interesting facts about the song, "You Need A Friend" was released as a single by Burke in 1964 and reached number seven on the US R&B charts. The song was written by Van McCoy, who would go on to have several major hits in the 1970s, including "The Hustle". "You Need A Friend" was covered by soul icon James Brown later in the 1960s, and has been performed by a number of other artists over the years. The song has been featured in several films and TV shows, including "The Sopranos" and "Boardwalk Empire". Burke himself was a well-respected soul and R&B singer, known for hits like "Cry To Me" and "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, and passed away in 2010.
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Line by Line Meaning
If you need me, I wantcha to call me
I want to be there for you when you need someone to talk to, don't hesitate to reach out
Said if you need me, all ya gotta do is call me
I made a promise to you, that I'll always be there when you need me, just give me a call
Don't wait too lo-o-ong if things go wrong
Don't wait til it's too late to reach out, if something is bothering you, let me know now
I-I-I'll be home, whoa-oh-oh, home
I'll always find my way back to you, because you're my home
If you want me, send for me
Just like before, I'll come running when you need me, all you need to do is reach out
Don't wait too lo-o-ong, just-a pick up your phone
Don't hesitate, waiting will only make it worse, just pick up the phone and call me
And I can imagine in my mind that these are the words that you'll be sayin'.
I know you're going to need me eventually, and when that day comes, you'll say these exact words to me
I still love you, always thinkin' of you
My love for you is unwavering, and I'm always thinking about you
And I still love, love, always thinkin' of you
My love for you is strong and will never fade, I always have you on my mind
And I-I-I'll hurry home (I'll hurry home) Right there, where I belong
I'll rush home to you, because that's where I belong, by your side
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT BATEMAN, SONNY SANDERS, WILSON PICKETT
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