You've Got a Friend
Elevate Your Spirits: Embracing Friendship in Life's Darkest Moments
Lyrics
When you're down and troubled and you need some loving care
Expressing support during difficult times, encouraging reaching out for love and care.
And nothin' oh nothin' is goin' right
Highlighting a phase of adversity where nothing seems to be going well.
Close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there
Suggesting a comforting technique of closing eyes and thinking of the singer for solace.
To brighten up even your darkest night
Promising to bring light to even the darkest moments in one's life.
You just call out my name and you know wherever I am
Encouraging the listener to call the singer's name in times of need.
I'll come running to see you again
Committing to promptly respond and be there for the listener whenever they call.
Winter spring summer or fall all you've gotta do is call and I'll be there
Emphasizing the singer's availability in all seasons, reinforcing the commitment to be there.
You've got a friend
Affirming the presence of a reliable and caring friend for the listener.
If the sky above you should turn dark and full of clouds
Imagining a scenario where the sky darkens with clouds, symbolizing challenging times.
And that old north wind should begin to blow
Referring to the metaphorical "old north wind" as challenges or difficulties.
Keep your head together and call my name out loud
Advising the listener to stay composed and call the singer when facing adversity.
Soon I'll be knockin' at your door
Promising to arrive promptly and provide support when the listener calls out.
You just call out my name
Reiterating the importance of calling the singer's name for assistance.
Oh ain't it good to know that you've got a friend when people can be so cold
Expressing the value of having a friend, especially when others can be cold and hurtful.
They'll hurt you desert you and take your soul if you let them
Highlighting the potential negativity from people who may harm or abandon if given the chance.
But don't you let them
Encouraging resilience and not letting negative influences affect the listener.
Oh you just call out my name
Repeating the importance of calling the singer's name for support and reassurance.
You've got a friend you've got a friend
Reaffirming the presence of a true friend and the comfort it brings.
And ain't it good to know that you've got one you've got a friend
Concluding with the acknowledgment of having a reliable friend and the positive impact it brings.
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