Love Me and I'll Be Your Best Friend
Bill Anderson · Nashville Mirrors [MCA] [1980]
Love me and I'll be your best friend
And you won't have to be alone ever again
I'll sing with you in the sunshine
I'll shelter you from the raindrops and the wind
Love me and I'll be your best friend.
I wanna be your lover and
And slowly spread your hair down on my pillow
I wanna hold you close to me
And feel your gentle breathing on my skin
And when the loving's over
I'm gonna wrap my arms around your shoulders
Look you in the eyes, whisper baby
That's the best it's ever been.
Then I wanna lie with you
And listen to the thoughts that you've been thinking
Found out where you coming from
What it really is that makes you fly
I want you to know I'm somene
You can go and rest your troubles
Whatever you can cross
Or a mountain you can climb up to the sky.
Love me and I'll be your best friend
And you won't have to be alone ever again
I'll sing with you in the sunshine
I'll shelter you from the raindrops and the wind
Love me and I'll be your best friend...
Love Me and I'll Be Your Best Friend
Bill Anderson's 'Love Me and I'll Be Your Best Friend' stands as a quintessential example of his early country storytelling, released on the 1980 album Nashville Mirrors. The track exemplifies Anderson's signature ability to weave personal emotion into the broader landscape of American folk and country traditions. Recorded during a pivotal era in his career, the song reflects the introspective and romantic themes that would define his subsequent body of work. By blending traditional acoustic instrumentation with a polished production style, the recording captures the warmth and sincerity characteristic of Anderson's approach to the genre. It remains a notable song in his discography, illustrating his commitment to crafting narratives that resonate deeply with listeners while adhering to the structural conventions of classic country music.