You've Got a Friend
A Beacon in the Storm: Finding Comfort in 'You've Got a Friend'
Lyrics
When you're down and troubled
Expressing empathy for someone feeling down and troubled.
And you need some loving care
Acknowledging the need for love and care in difficult times.
And nothing no nothing is going right
Highlighting a period of adversity where nothing seems to be going right.
Just close your eyes and think of me
Suggesting the listener to close their eyes and think of the speaker for comfort.
And soon I will be there
Promising the speaker's presence soon to bring solace.
To brighten up even your darkest night
Assuring the ability to bring light to even the darkest night.
You just call out my name
Encouraging the listener to call out the speaker's name in times of need.
And you know wherever I am
Asserting that the speaker will be there, no matter the location.
I'll come running to see you again
Promising prompt assistance upon the call for help.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
Emphasizing readiness to provide support in all seasons.
All you have to do is call
Stating that a simple call is all that's needed for assistance.
And I'll be right there
Reiterating the commitment to be there for the listener.
You've got a friend
Declaring that the listener has a friend in the speaker.
When the sky above you
Describing a metaphorical dark and cloudy situation in life.
Grows dark and full of clouds
Referring to challenging times with the imagery of a dark sky.
And that old north wind begins to blow
Introducing the symbolism of the old north wind, signifying difficulties.
Keep you head together
Advising to stay strong and composed during tough times.
Call my name out loud
Encouraging the listener to call out the speaker's name loudly for help.
Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door
Promising that the speaker will arrive soon after the call.
You just call out my name
Repeating the message of being available when the listener calls.
And you know wherever I am
Reiterating the speaker's commitment to be there whenever needed.
I'll come running to see you again
Reassuring immediate response to the listener's call in any season.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
Emphasizing the availability of support in all seasons.
All you gotta to do is call
Restating the simplicity of getting assistance by calling.
And I'll be there
Affirming the commitment to be present when called upon.
Now ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
Highlighting the value of having a friend in difficult times.
When people can be so cold
Acknowledging that people can be cold and hurtful.
They'll hurt you, and desert you
Expressing the potential for people to hurt and desert others.
And take your soul if you let them
Warning against letting others take away one's soul through negativity.
Oh but don't you let them
Advising the listener not to allow others to harm them in such a way.
You just call out my name
Reiterating the availability and willingness to help when called.
And you know wherever I am
Restating the assurance of being there for the listener.
I'll come running to you oh oh
Underlining the commitment to run to the listener upon their call.
You've got a friend
Reaffirming that the listener indeed has a friend in the speaker.
You've got a friend
Repeating the message of having a friend for emphasis.
You've got a friend
Emphasizing once more that the listener has a friend in the speaker.
You've got a friend
Concluding with a final declaration that the listener has a friend.
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