I Will Be Your Friend
Sade · Diamond Life
things haven't been so good.
I've always said,
"that if I could ever help you, I would."
Ohhhh hooo i hooo. Ohhhh hooo i hooo.
I love you for a thousand years.
Ohhhh hooo i hooo. Ohhhh hooo i hooo.
I'm here to wipe away the tears.
I will be your friend,
until the end of time.
I will be your friend.
I'm here to make you smile.
When your falling apart I pick up each piece,
and build a wall around your dream.
The punches to you heart,
melt away when you never thought they'd heal.
"So trust in me!"
These are the words I tattoo on you.
If Hercules can't pick you up now,
then I really am true.
I will be your friend,
until the end of time.
I will be your friend.
I'm here to make you smile.
Ohhhh hooo i hooo. Ohhhh hooo i hooo.
I love you for a thousand years.
Ohhhh hooo i hooo. Ohhhh hooo i hooo.
I'm here to wipe away the tears.
"You've got so much to give,"
I'll tell you just when you need to know.
"Get out and live,"
I'll pick you up when your feeling low.
So here's my hand,
trust in me I really am true.
You've got to understand,
there's nothing I wouldn't do.
I will be your friend,
until the end of time.
I will be your friend.
I'm here to make you smile.
I will be your friend,
until the end of time.
I will be your friend.
I'm here to make you smile.
"You've got so much to give!"
"Get out and live!"
I will be your friend,
until the end of time.
I will be your friend.
I'm here to make you smile.
The punches to you heart...
Take my hand.
When you're falling apart...
You've got to understand.
I Will Be Your Friend
Sade's 'I Will Be Your Friend' serves as a tender companion to the album 'Diamond Life,' released in 1984. The track exemplifies the group's signature blend of soulful R&B and smooth jazz, characterized by the distinctive vocal harmonies of Sadie and her bandmates. Released during the height of their international success, the song reflects the era's polished production style while maintaining an intimate, emotive quality that became a hallmark of their discography. It stands alongside other key releases from the period, such as 'Love Deluxe' and 'Lovers Rock,' contributing to a body of work defined by its sophisticated arrangements and timeless appeal. The recording captures the essence of late 1980s British soul, offering a moment of quiet connection that resonates with listeners across generations.