Friends At Last
Celebrate Friendship's Diversity with Starshine Singers' 'Friends At Last'
Lyrics
How strange are you?
Expressing curiosity about the uniqueness of the other person.
Well you’re strange too!
Acknowledging that both individuals are peculiar in their own ways.
But perhaps we could be friends,
Suggesting the possibility of forming a friendship despite differences.
Here’s what we should do:
Proposing a mutual sharing of personal information as a starting point for friendship.
I’ll tell you ’bout me,
Committing to revealing information about oneself.
And I’ll tell you ’bout me,
Emphasizing the reciprocal nature of sharing personal details.
And perhaps a friendship will begin!
Expressing hope that a friendship may develop through mutual disclosure.
Some of us have stripes and some have spots,
Highlighting diversity among individuals with different physical characteristics.
But it doesn’t matter what we’ve got!
Stressing that physical differences should not affect the potential for friendship.
Come along let’s celebrate in style;
Encouraging a joyous celebration of diversity and friendship.
Friendship makes it all worthwhile!
Affirming that the essence of life is enriched by the presence of friendship.
How strange are you?
Reiterating the initial inquiry about the other person's uniqueness.
Well you’re strange too!
Acknowledging again that both individuals possess distinctive qualities.
But perhaps we could be friends,
Revisiting the idea of forming a friendship despite differences.
Here’s what we should do:
Repeating the proposal to share personal information for connection.
I’ll tell you ’bout me,
Reaffirming the commitment to open up about oneself.
And I’ll tell you ’bout me,
Reemphasizing the reciprocal nature of sharing personal details.
And perhaps a friendship will begin!
Reiterating hope for the emergence of friendship through mutual disclosure.
Some of us have stripes and some have spots,
Recalling the diversity theme with different physical characteristics.
But it doesn’t matter what we’ve got!
Reiterating that physical differences should not hinder friendship.
Come along let’s celebrate in style;
Encouraging a festive celebration of diversity and friendship.
Friendship makes it all worthwhile!
Restating that friendship adds significant value to life.
Whether colourful or plain,
Acknowledging diversity in appearance, whether vibrant or simple.
You are welcome just the same,
Extending a warm welcome to individuals regardless of their outward differences.
And you’ll find out in the end,
Suggesting that, in the end, the true value lies in the relationships formed.
What’s important is your friends!
Emphasizing the importance of friends as a key aspect of life.
Some of us have stripes and some have spots,
Repeating the message of diversity and its inconsequence in friendship.
But it doesn’t matter what we’ve got!
Reiterating that physical differences should not be a barrier to connection.
Come along let’s celebrate in style;
Encouraging a lively celebration of diversity and friendship.
Friendship makes it all worthwhile!
Restating the idea that friendship is the essence of a fulfilling life.
Some of us have stripes and some have spots,
Repeating the diversity theme, highlighting its insignificance in friendship.
But it doesn’t matter what we’ve got!
Reiterating that physical differences should not impede connections.
Come along let’s celebrate in style;
Encouraging a celebratory atmosphere that values diversity and friendship.
Friendship makes it all worthwhile!
Reaffirming that the presence of friends adds worth to life.
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