My Friend
True Friendship Unveiled: My Friend by Arrested Youth
Lyrics
Sometimes that hardest thing that you can ever do
Sometimes, the most challenging task is to remain authentic.
Is find a way to live a life of always being true
Living a life of honesty consistently is a significant struggle.
I don't wanna be another person you resent
Expressing a desire not to become someone others resent.
I hope when this is over we're both happy in the end
Hoping for mutual happiness at the conclusion of their journey.
As I write this song I look back
Reflecting on past relationships while writing this song.
At failed relationships that I've had
Recalling failed romantic connections.
The good, the bad, the ugly
Remembering the various aspects—good and bad—of these relationships.
The happy, the sad, the trusting
Experiencing emotions of happiness, sadness, and trust in these relationships.
So many people I've met in my life
Encountering numerous individuals throughout life.
So many different streaks of light
Encountering different types of people.
And personality types
Noting the variety of personalities met.
It gets hard to try and keep track
Struggling to keep track of these diverse relationships.
Like, "Why did it end, was it all bad?"
Questioning the reasons behind the end of relationships.
"Why was she mad, why did he quit?"
Wondering about past partners' emotions and reasons for ending things.
It's not just women I've lost to life's grips
Reflecting on not only losing romantic partners but also friends and colleagues.
Friends, colleagues, all the same
Highlighting the interchangeable nature of relationships.
Relationships were meant to change
Stating that change is inherent in relationships.
I guess that's life what can you do?
Accepting life's unpredictability.
But try your best to remain true
Striving to stay true despite life's changes.
So, I do my job as a friend and son
Committing to being a good friend and son by aligning actions with words.
To mean what I say and do what I love
Pursuing what brings personal fulfillment.
Sometimes that hardest thing that you can ever do
Reiterating the difficulty of staying true to oneself.
Is find a way to live a life of always being true
Emphasizing the challenge of living honestly.
I don't wanna be another person you resent
Expressing the desire to avoid being a source of resentment.
I hope when this is over we're both happy in the end
Hoping for mutual happiness in the end.
My friend, I wrote this song for you
Directly addressing the friend for whom the song was written.
It's hard to be me, it's hard to be you
Highlighting the difficulties faced by both the singer and the friend.
It's hard to be us, there's not enough room
Expressing the limited space for individuality within their lives.
Inside of the lives we chose
Commenting on the choices made in life.
Goodbyes are mellow but so are hellos
Recognizing the bittersweet nature of farewells and greetings.
Yellow and blue are the hues of the truth
Using colors to symbolize truth and questioning the future.
The valley is green, but what will we do?
Contemplating uncertainty when faced with challenges.
When forests catch fire and it's one for all
Considering solidarity during difficult times.
I'd like to believe I'd be there when you call
Committing to being there when needed by the friend.
My friend, I wrote this song for you
Repeating the dedication of the song to the friend.
Sometimes that hardest thing that you can ever do
Reiterating the challenge of remaining truthful.
Is find a way to live a life of always being true
Stressing the difficulty of living authentically.
I don't wanna be another person you resent
Desire to avoid becoming a source of resentment.
I hope when this is over we're both happy in the end
Hoping for mutual happiness at the end of their journey.
My friend, I wrote this song for you
Restating the dedication of the song to the friend.
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