You've Got A Friend
Embracing Solace: Find Comfort in 'You've Got A Friend' Meaning
Lyrics
When you're down and troubled
Expressing empathy and support when someone is feeling low or troubled.
And you need a helping hand
Offering assistance to a person in need of help.
And nothing, nothing is going right
Acknowledging that everything seems to be going wrong for the person.
Close your eyes and think of me
Suggesting a comforting visualization by closing one's eyes and thinking of the speaker.
And soon I will be there
Promising to be there soon to bring comfort, even in the darkest times.
To brighten up even your darkest night
Assuring the ability to bring brightness to the person's darkest night.
You just call out my name
Encouraging the person to call out the speaker's name when in need.
And you know wherever I am
Ensuring the speaker's readiness to come to the person wherever they are.
I'll come running to see you again
Expressing commitment to rush and help upon receiving the call.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
Emphasizing the availability of support in all seasons—winter, spring, summer, or fall.
All you have to do is call
Stating that a simple call is all it takes to receive assistance.
And I'll be there
Reiterating the promise to be there for the person.
You've got a friend
Affirming that the person has a friend who cares and is willing to provide support.
If the sky above you
Addressing a situation where the person feels surrounded by difficulties.
Grows dark and full of clouds
Describing a metaphorical darkening of the sky and the presence of challenges.
And that old north wind begins to blow
Referring to a challenging moment when difficulties intensify.
Keep you head together
Advising to stay strong and composed despite the challenges.
And call my name out loud
Encouraging the person to call out for support audibly.
Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door
Promising that the speaker will respond by knocking at their door.
You just call out my name
Reiterating the call to vocalize the need for assistance.
And you know wherever I am
Reaffirming the speaker's commitment to be there for the person.
I'll come running to see you again
Repeating the willingness to come running when called upon.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
Emphasizing the availability of support in all seasons—winter, spring, summer, or fall.
All you have to do is call
Reiterating that a call is all it takes to receive help.
And I'll be there
Restating the commitment to be there for the person.
Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
Highlighting the value of having a friend for support, especially when others can be cold and hurtful.
When people can be so cold
Acknowledging the potential coldness of people and the emotional pain they can inflict.
They'll hurt you, and desert you
Describing the possibility of being hurt and deserted by others.
And take your soul if you let them
Warning against allowing others to take one's soul through mistreatment.
You just call out my name
Encouraging the person to call for support when facing challenges.
And you know wherever I am
Reaffirming the readiness to come running when called upon.
I'll come running to see you again
Stressing the commitment to be there for the person in need.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
Emphasizing the availability of support in all seasons—winter, spring, summer, or fall.
All you have to do is call
Reiterating that a simple call is sufficient to receive help.
And I'll be there
Affirming the speaker's commitment to be there for the person.
You've got a friend
Concluding with the reassurance that the person has a friend who cares and is willing to provide support.
You've got a friend
Repeating the comforting affirmation that the person has a friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Expressing the positive feeling of knowing one has a friend for support.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Reiterating the positive sentiment of having a reliable friend.
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