That's What Friends Are For
Understanding the Bonds of Friendship in Adversity
Lyrics
She was my friend when I needed a friend
Expressing gratitude for the support received from a friend in times of need.
He was a man who said our love would never end
Referring to a man who promised everlasting love.
When things went wrong she'd tell us both to try again
Describing the friend's advice to both parties to attempt reconciliation when faced with difficulties.
That's what friends are for that's what friends are for
Emphasizing that providing support and guidance is the essence of true friendship.
And there were times when she was feeling down
Highlighting moments when the friend experienced sadness or difficulties.
One of us would always come around
Illustrating the reciprocity in the friendship, where one would comfort the other during tough times.
And try to share some other happiness we found
Attempting to share joy and positive experiences to lift the friend's spirits.
That's what friends are for that's what friends are for
Reiterating the fundamental role of friends in providing support and comfort.
I suppose I should have seen what was happening to me
Acknowledging a failure to recognize personal challenges and changes in the dynamics of the relationship.
And I guess I should have known there wasn't love enough for three
Expressing regret for not realizing the insufficient love to sustain a triangle of affection.
And now there's only me
Conveying the aftermath of the situation, where only one person remains.
So I'm alone like I never thought I'd be
Describing the unexpected solitude, contrasting with previous expectations.
I trusted her just as far as I could see
Reflecting on the betrayal by someone trusted implicitly.
And she stole his love away from me
Indicating that the friend took away the love of the third person involved.
If that's what friends are for
Questioning the true nature of friendship, suggesting it led to pain and loss.
I don't need them anymore
Expressing a disillusionment with the concept of friendship after the betrayal.
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