You've Got a Friend
Find Comfort in Friendship: Embracing Support in Tough Times
Lyrics
When you're down and troubled
Expressing support during difficult times.
And you need some love and care
Offering love and care for someone in need.
And nothing, nothing is going right
Acknowledging when everything seems to go wrong.
Close your eyes and think of me
Suggesting to visualize the speaker in times of trouble.
And soon I will be there
Promising to be there to bring light to dark moments.
To brighten up even your darkest night
Assuring to uplift even the darkest nights.
You just call out my name
Encouraging the listener to call out the speaker's name.
And you know wherever I am
Reassuring that the speaker will be there, regardless of location.
I'll come running, to see you again
Committing to come running to see the person again.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
Emphasizing the enduring nature of the support in all seasons.
All you have to do is call
Stating that a simple call is all it takes for support.
And I'll be there
Reiterating the commitment to be there for the friend.
You've got a friend
Affirming the presence of a true friend.
If the sky above you
Describing a metaphorical dark and cloudy situation.
Grows dark and full of clouds
Highlighting challenging times and adversity.
And that old north wind begins to blow
Referring to a difficult situation with the "north wind" symbolizing challenges.
Keep your head together
Advising to stay composed and call out for support.
And call my name out loud
Encouraging vocalizing the need for help.
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door
Anticipating a quick response and assistance.
You just call out my name
Repeating the call for the friend's name in times of trouble.
And you know wherever I am
Reiterating the assurance of immediate assistance.
I'll come running, running, yeah, yeah, to see you again
Emphasizing the eagerness to run and be there for the friend.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
Expressing support in all seasons and circumstances.
All you have to do is call
Stating the simplicity of seeking help through a call.
And I'll be there, yes, I will
Affirming the speaker's commitment to be there for the friend.
Now, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
Highlighting the comfort of having a reliable friend.
When people can be so cold?
Recognizing the potential coldness of people.
They'll hurt you, yes, and desert you
Warning about potential hurt and desertion from others.
And take your soul if you let them, oh, but don't you let them
Advising not to let others take one's soul.
You just call out my name
Repeating the call for the friend's name as a source of comfort.
And you know wherever I am
Reassuring that the speaker will come running whenever called.
I'll come running, running, yeah, yeah, to see you again
Emphasizing the immediacy of the friend's response.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
Reaffirming support in all seasons and circumstances.
All you have to do is call
Restating the simplicity of seeking help through a call.
And I'll be there, yes, I will
Affirming the speaker's commitment to be there for the friend.
You've got a friend
Reiterating the comforting presence of a true friend.
You've got a friend
Affirming the presence of a true friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend?
Expressing the positive feeling of having a friend.
Ain't it good to know, ain't it good to know, ain't it good to know
Repeating the affirmation of having a friend.
You've got a friend?
Positively questioning the listener about having a friend.
Oh yeah now, you've got a friend
Acknowledging and confirming the listener has a friend.
Yeah baby, you've got a friend
Expressing the positive feeling of having a friend.
Oh yeah, you've got a friend
Reiterating the affirmation that the listener has a friend.
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