That's What Friends Are for
L.A Band Lyrics


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And I never thought I'd feel this way
And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say
That I do believe, I love you

And if I should ever go away
Well, then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today
And then if you can remember

Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

Well, you came in loving me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way
I thank you

Oh and then for the times when we're apart
Well, then close your eyes and know
The words are coming from my heart
And then if you can remember

Keep smiling and keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
In good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
Cause I tell you, that's what friends are for
Whoa, good times and the bad times




I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

Overall Meaning

The L.A Band's "That's What Friends Are For" is a classic song about the strong bond of friendship that endures through good times and bad. The lyrics express gratitude towards a friend who has been there through thick and thin, and a promise to reciprocate that support no matter what. The singer talks about a newfound feeling of love for this friend, and even if they were to be apart, reassures that they will always be connected.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of being there for someone in difficult times, with lines like "For good times and bad times, I'll be on your side forever more." This is a reminder that true friends are there not just for the fun times but also when things get tough. The message is clear - good friends are hard to find, and it is essential to cherish and value them.


The song is a beautiful tribute to the power of friendship and love. It encourages listeners to appreciate and nurture their relationships, and the lyrics are a reminder to prioritize the people in our lives who make us feel loved and supported.


Line by Line Meaning

And I never thought I'd feel this way
I never imagined that I would feel such strong emotions towards you.


And as far as I'm concerned
As far as I'm concerned, you are one of my best friends.


I'm glad I got the chance to say
I'm grateful that I have the opportunity to express my feelings to you.


That I do believe, I love you
I truly believe that I love you.


And if I should ever go away
In case I ever have to leave.


Well, then close your eyes and try
It's best if you close your eyes and recall the memories we've shared together.


To feel the way we do today
Recall the way we feel right now.


And then if you can remember
If you can recall those memories.


Keep smiling, keep shining
Whenever you're happy or whenever you're down, I will always be by your side.


Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
You can always trust and rely on me no matter what.


That's what friends are for
That's what true friends are for - being there for each other through the good times and the bad.


For good times and bad times
Whether things are going well or not so well.


I'll be on your side forever more
I will always be there for you no matter what, even if it's for a long time.


Well, you came in loving me
I appreciate that you came into my life with love and support.


And now there's so much more I see
Now that we've spent more time together, I see how much you really mean to me.


And so by the way
By the way, let me say how much I appreciate you.


I thank you
I am grateful for everything you do for me.


Oh and then for the times when we're apart
In case we have to be apart from each other for some time.


Well, then close your eyes and know
It's best if you close your eyes and remember that I always care about you.


The words are coming from my heart
Everything I say comes from deep within my heart.


Cause I tell you, that's what friends are for
Because that's truly what friends are for - always having each other's backs through thick and thin.


Whoa, good times and the bad times
Whether we're celebrating or going through difficult times.


I'll be on your side forever more
I will always be there for you, forever and ever.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Carole Sager

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