Lyrics
My old friend
Expressing familiarity and fondness for the person referred to as "old friend."
You are gold to my eyes
Comparing the friend to gold, symbolizing value and preciousness to the speaker's perception.
And a gift to my soul
Describing the friend as a gift that brings joy and fulfillment to the speaker's soul.
Why do I keep you near?
Pondering the reason for keeping the friend close, suggesting a desire for their presence.
My old friend
Reiterating the connection with the old friend and expressing a plea for them not to distance themselves.
Don't you run don't you run
Urging the friend not to run away from the current situation or relationship.
From all this here
Encouraging the friend to face and confront the challenges or issues at hand.
It's a long way to hide the truth
Noting the difficulty of concealing the truth and the challenges in maintaining a facade over an extended period.
Take me with you in the night time
Expressing a desire to be taken along during the night, possibly symbolizing a wish for emotional support or closeness during difficult times.
Take me with you in the morning
Extending the desire to be taken along, emphasizing the importance of being together in the morning, signifying a continuous and enduring connection.
Take me with you by your side
Repeating the plea to be taken by the friend's side, reinforcing the speaker's longing for companionship and unity.
My dear friend
Affectionately addressing the friend as "dear" and expressing curiosity about their age.
Are you older now?
Pondering if the friend has aged, questioning the passage of time and its impact on their appearance.
Cuz you look the same
Noting a perceived consistency in the friend's appearance, despite the passage of time.
Why can't I stay young?
Expressing a wish to stay young and reflecting on the inevitability of aging.
My dear friend
Reiterating the connection with the dear friend and questioning their need for a break.
Do you need a break?
Suggesting a moment of rest for the friend and encouraging them to take a break.
Rest awhile
Emphasizing the importance of rest and relaxation for the friend.
Why don't you sit right here
Inviting the friend to sit close, indicating a desire for physical proximity and emotional connection.
Take me with you in the night time
Repeating the plea to be taken along in the night, reinforcing the desire for emotional support and closeness during challenging times.
Take me with you in the morning
Emphasizing the importance of being together in the morning, underscoring the enduring nature of the desired connection.
Take me with you by your side
Reiterating the plea to be taken by the friend's side, emphasizing the speaker's longing for constant companionship.
Take me with you in the night time
Expressing the desire to be taken along during the night, possibly symbolizing a wish for emotional support or closeness during difficult times (repeated).
Take me with you in the morning
Extending the desire to be taken along, emphasizing the importance of being together in the morning (repeated).
Take me with you by your side
Repeating the plea to be taken by the friend's side, reinforcing the speaker's longing for companionship and unity (repeated).
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