Friends With Me
Harmony in Differences: Embracing Diversity in 'Friends With Me'
Lyrics
This guy pulls up on his motorcycle
This guy arrives on his motorcycle.
His license plate says he's from Ohio
His license plate indicates he's from Ohio.
He Sits down on the stool next to me
He sits next to the speaker.
Talking football and the economy
They discuss football and the economy.
I said hey man, I'm no Buckeyes fan
The speaker clarifies they are not a fan of Buckeyes (Ohio State University).
I'm the ACC not the big ten, but I'm sure we can still be friends
The speaker, from the ACC, suggests they can still be friends despite different sports affiliations.
Praise the Lord we ain't all the same
Expressing gratitude for diversity and differences.
Some like the sun some like the rain
Noting individual preferences for weather.
That don't mean ya gotta complain…
Encouraging acceptance without complaints.
'Cause we see things differently
Emphasizing different perspectives.
You can roll the Stones, and I'll crank the Hank
Referencing musical choices (Rolling Stones and Hank Williams).
We can both dance to Mary Jane
Suggesting unity through enjoying different things.
Neither one of us has to change
Highlighting the need for personal authenticity.
Our minds or what we believe
Respecting individual beliefs.
Let's agree to disagree…
Proposing agreement despite disagreements.
But you can still be friends with me
Reiterating the possibility of being friends.
Tired of seeing negativity
Frustration with pervasive negativity in various media.
On the phones, online, and on tv
Specifically mentioning negativity online and on TV.
You keep selling me on your agenda
Rejecting attempts to impose personal opinions.
I'll take the sugar, you can have the splenda…
Opting for positivity and sweetness over artificial sweeteners.
We're wasting time trying to change each other
Challenging the effort to change each other.
Come on sisters and brothers, Can't we all love one another
Calling for love and unity among people.
Praise the Lord we ain't all the same
Repeating gratitude for diversity.
Some like the sun some like the rain
Reiterating preferences for weather.
That don't mean ya gotta complain…
Encouraging acceptance without complaints.
'Cause we see things differently
Emphasizing different perspectives.
You can roll the Stones, and I'll crank the Hank
Referring again to musical choices (Rolling Stones and Hank Williams).
We can both dance to Mary Jane
Highlighting the possibility of unity through diverse interests.
Neither one of us has to change
Reiterating the importance of personal authenticity.
Our minds or what we believe
Respecting individual beliefs.
Let's agree to disagree…
Proposing agreement despite disagreements.
But you can still be friends with me
Reiterating the possibility of being friends.
Some like Bud light, some like Mich Ultra
Noting different preferences in beer choices.
Some are into high class craft beer culture
Highlighting diversity in beer culture.
Popping that high dollar champagne
Reference to expensive champagne, emphasizing the equality of the drinking experience.
No matter what you drink, it all does the same thing
Stating that, regardless of the drink, the effect is the same.
Praise the Lord we ain't all the same
Repeating gratitude for diversity.
Some like the sun some like the rain
Reiterating preferences for weather.
That don't mean ya gotta complain…
Encouraging acceptance without complaints.
'Cause we see things differently
Emphasizing different perspectives.
You can roll the Stones, and I'll crank the Hank
Referring again to musical choices (Rolling Stones and Hank Williams).
We can both dance to Mary Jane
Highlighting the possibility of unity through diverse interests.
Neither one of us has to change
Reiterating the importance of personal authenticity.
Our minds or what we believe
Respecting individual beliefs.
Let's agree to disagree…
Proposing agreement despite disagreements.
But you can still be friends with me
Reiterating the possibility of being friends.
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