Lyrics
I wonder if you are really a friend of mine.
I question whether you are truly a friend of mine.
If I was dyin' of thirst wouldja be my glass of wine?
If I were in desperate need, would you support and comfort me?
Time goes by so slow ya know
Time seems to pass slowly, emphasizing uncertainty.
You never really know who your friends are.
Highlighting the difficulty in identifying genuine friends.
I wonder if you are really a friend of mine.
Reiteration of doubt about the authenticity of the friendship.
If I were buyin' a house wouldja come and countersign?
If I were making a significant decision, would you support me?
Time goes by so fast ya know
Contrasting with line 3, time is now depicted as passing quickly.
You never really know who your friends are.
Reiterating the theme that true friends are hard to identify.
If you were down
Expressing willingness to be there for the friend in times of need.
Ya know I'd be there at your door.
Showcasing a commitment to support the friend in difficult situations.
I'd shower you with food and money
Offering material assistance, such as food and money.
After all, what are friends for?
Pondering the purpose of friendship and the support it entails.
They're really such a bore; knockin' at your door
Suggesting that friends can become tiresome, especially when seeking favors.
Askin' for some more.
Highlighting the repetitive nature of friends asking for more assistance.
I wonder if you are really a friend of mine.
Revisiting the uncertainty about the genuineness of the friendship.
If I were lying in jail wouldja get outta bed and pay my fine?
If facing legal trouble, would you be willing to help me?
Time stands still for everyone
Emphasizing the universal aspect of time affecting everyone.
You never really know who your friends are.
Reiterating the challenge of identifying true friends in the passage of time.
Time stands still for everyone
Repeating the idea that time stands still for everyone, highlighting its inevitability.
You never really know who your friends are.
Concluding with the recurring theme of uncertainty in identifying genuine friends.
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